Rangers’ record vs Panathinaikos
There is little to go on regarding which way this one may go when these two sides meet on Tuesday, with our Glasgow Rangers FC vs Panathinaikos prediction suggesting a tight contest, as Rangers have failed to win any of the four UEFA meetings (Panathinaikos’ W1, D3). The Greeks have outscored the Gers in this period by five goals to three, which may indicate a slight advantage, but there is an obvious gap in the current strength of the two teams.
In terms of recent form, the Glasgow Rangers FC vs Panathinaikos prediction grows more intriguing, as Rangers come into this match unbeaten across their last five in all competitions (W2, D3). However, their form has been a little patchy and they look a work in progress under manager Russell Martin, so it’s difficult to predict how this will go.
Panathinaikos have been excellent recently, winning four and drawing one of their last five games, and they have conceded just 0.8 goals on average across those five fixtures.
Martin vs Palios
Russell Martin is a young manager with a fresh approach to football, encouraging his teams to press the ball at times, play with a high line and a moderate-to-high possession ratio with a good amount of attacking flair. Panathinaikos, on the other hand, are a typical European side in that they are compact and focus on building patiently from the back.
This clash will be a test for Rangers and how well Martin’s new system has been adopted by the squad, and the Glasgow Rangers FC vs Panathinaikos preview adds another layer of intrigue, as it could go either way. Martin is embarking on his first European campaign in charge and Rangers will want to make a statement with new signings looking to impress in a clash of philosophies.
Sides likely to cancel each other out
Neither side will be wanting to give much away in this match and with Rangers looking to dominate the possession and Panathinaikos looking to keep things tight at the back, a cagey first-leg clash could be on the cards. As such, our Glasgow Rangers FC vs Panathinaikos betting tips suggest the under 2.5 goals market could be a value bet for punters.
Rangers are a short 1.87 in Glasgow Rangers FC vs Panathinaikos odds to come away with a home win, while the visitors are 4.15 outsider and the draw is 3.80. Given that Rangers have drawn three of their last five and Panathinaikos have won four of their last five, a draw or a narrow home victory seems more likely than a convincing Rangers win.
Rangers’ biggest danger is in attack, while Panathinaikos will rely on their central defenders and holding midfielders to lock things down. There are no reported injuries or suspensions for either side heading into this tie, so both managers will have their full strength sides at their disposal.
This Glasgow Rangers FC vs Panathinaikos prediction highlights just how evenly matched the teams are and suggests that small details could decide the outcome.
