Rangers vs Tottenham Hotspur: betting odds December 12, 2024

Matchday 6 of the 2024/25 Europa League group stage between Rangers (Scotland) and Tottenham (England) will take place on December 12 at Ibrox Stadium in Glasgow. Rangers vs. Tottenham: prediction and betting odds, statistics.

Referee: Sandro Schärer (Switzerland)

Matches – 10 (International matches, 2023/24–2024/25);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 33;

Average yellow cards per match – 3.3;

Red cards shown – 1;

Average fouls per match – 25;

Penalties – 30%.

Predicted lineups for Rangers vs. Tottenham

Rangers (4-2-3-1): Jack Butland – Dujon Sterling, John Souttar, Robin Propper, Jefte – Nicolas Raskin, Connor Barron – Nedim Bajrami, Vaclav Cerny, Mohamed Diomande – Hamza Yagaman.

Tottenham (4-3-3): Fraser Forster – Archie Gray, Ben Davies, Pedro Porro, Radu Dragusin – Pape Sarr, Rodrigo Bentancur, Brennan Johnson – Son Heung-min, Dejan Kulusevski, Dominic Solanke.

Each team's starting lineup from their previous match in this tournament is listed.

Rangers

The Scottish side unexpectedly secured a big away win against Nice (4-1) in the last round. This was their second emphatic victory in their last three matches of the Europa League group stage – in the third round, they thrashed FCSB at home (4-0). Between these wins, the club also drew away with Olympiacos (1-1). Thanks to a three-match unbeaten streak, Rangers have climbed to 8th place in the standings.

• The club has not lost in 9 of their last 11 Europa League encounters (5 wins and 4 draws).
• Both teams scored in 7 of Rangers' last 10 Europa League matches.
• The number "1" appeared in the final scoreline in 15 of the last 20 matches involving the Scots in this tournament.

Tottenham 

The Londoners also have 10 points but are one position lower in the table due to a worse goal difference. Although they were among the leaders after the first three rounds, having secured three consecutive victories. In the last two Europa League group stage matches, Ange Postecoglou's side picked up just one point, losing away to Galatasaray (2-3) and drawing at home with Roma (2-2).

• Tottenham have not lost in 11 of their last 13 Europa League matches (9 wins and 2 draws).
• At least three goals have been scored in 14 of Tottenham's last 19 Europa League matches.
• The club has won only one second half in their last seven away Europa League matches (5 draws and 1 loss). 

Rangers vs. Tottenham: Match Prediction

Due to the higher ranking of the English Premier League, bookmakers consider the visitors as favorites for the upcoming match. However, I expect the hosts to at least avoid defeat. The opponents are close in the standings and have good chances not only to advance to the playoffs but also directly to the Europa League Round of 16. In this encounter, the home-field advantage will play a key role. 

Rangers have lost only twice in regular time in their last 12 home matches in this tournament (8 wins and 2 draws). The team is also unbeaten in their last seven official matches, winning five and drawing two. On the other hand, the English side has won just six of their previous 17 away Europa League matches in regular time, defeating opponents who are not considered strong contenders in European competitions (3 draws and 8 losses). Furthermore, Tottenham have suffered four defeats in their last five matches in the Europa League and the Premier League (with one win).

My prediction – Rangers to win or draw