The second leg of the 2024/25 Europa League Round of 16 between Rangers (Scotland) and Fenerbahce (Turkey) will take place on March 13 at Ibrox Stadium in Glasgow. The first match ended 3-1 in favor of Rangers. Rangers vs. Fenerbahce: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Rangers
The change in head coach has benefited the Scots, as they managed to defeat their opponent 3-1 away. Now, a draw or even a one-goal defeat will be enough to advance further in the tournament. It's worth noting that since the 2019/20 season, the club has reached this stage of the Europa League for the fifth time. However, the Scots have only progressed further once, three years ago, when they reached the final of this European competition.
- In the last seven matches in this tournament, Rangers have suffered only one defeat (4 wins and 2 draws).
- Both teams scored in the last six Europa League matches.
- At least two goals were scored in the first half in 6 of the club's last 7 games in this European competition.
Predicted lineup for Rangers (4-4-2)
Jack Butland – Jefte, John Souttar, Robin Propper, James Tavernier – Nicolas Raskin, Ridvan Yilmaz, Connor Barron, Mohamed Diomande – Cyriel Dessers, Vaclav Cerny.
Defender Neraysho Kasanwirjo will miss the match due to injury.
Fenerbahce
The Turks have minimized their chances of advancing to the next round of the European competition. Now they need to win big in Scotland, and if the return leg ends with a two-goal victory for the visitors, extra time will be played. It should be noted that the Istanbul team has not won in 5 of their last 6 matches in this tournament (3 draws and 2 losses). Since the inception of the Europa League, Fenerbahce has only progressed past this stage once, in the 2012/13 season.
- Both teams scored in 8 of the last 11 matches for the Turks in this European competition.
- At least three goals were scored in Fenerbahce's last four Europa League matches.
- The Istanbul team has not won the first half in their last six matches in this tournament (5 draws and 1 loss).
Predicted lineup for Fenerbahce (4-3-3)
Irfan Egribayat – Mert Muldur, Yusuf Akcicek, Milan Skriniar, Caglar Soyuncu – Filip Kostic, Sebastian Szymanski, Sofyan Amrabat – Dusan Tadic, Edin Dzeko, Youssef En-Nesyri.
Defenders Diego Carlos, Jayden Oosterwolde, and Rodrigo Becao will not play due to injuries.
Referee
Espen Eskas (Norway)
Matches – 10 (International matches, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 42;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.2;
Red cards shown – 3;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 20%.
Rangers vs. Fenerbahce: Match Prediction
The result of the first encounter can be considered unexpected, yet not a sensation. The Scots have extensive experience in European competitions, consistently reaching the playoffs, and their presence in the Europa League Round of 16 has become a regular occurrence. Considering the team's impressive away victory, there's no doubt they will progress further in the tournament.
Rangers are always formidable at their home ground, even in the Champions League. In their last 14 home matches in the Europa League, they have lost only twice in regular time, securing nine wins and three draws. This season, the club has recorded home victories over FCSB (4-0) and Union (2-1), and drew with Tottenham (1-1). On the other hand, Fenerbahce has won only one of their last six away matches (3 draws and 2 losses).
My prediction – Rangers with a handicap (0)
