Glasgow Rangers v Ludogorets — pride on the line at Ibrox 
Thursday night at Ibrox throws up very different stakes. Rangers, all but out with one point from six, are only playing for pride. Ludogorets, sitting 23rd with seven points, know a win could flip their whole campaign and keep them in the hunt for the top 24.
Glasgow Rangers: season off the rails, but a proper revival in the league 
The start to the season was a mess: hammered 9-1 by Bruges in the Champions League, one win in the first seven Premiership games, Russell Martin shown the door. Steven Smith held the fort briefly, then Danny Röhl took over and things turned up. Twelve wins, three draws, five defeats in 20 matches — a clear step forward. Rangers are back up to third, six points off Hearts. But Europe has been a black hole: under Röhl it’s been three defeats and a draw, two more losses came under Martin, and the group tally is a pitiful one point.
With two matchdays left, qualification looks out of reach. Still, getting that first win in this group would buy some breathing room and keep a sliver of hope alive for the last day.
Ludogorets: qualification still on, but a real away problem 
The visitors arrive with a different mood. The Bulgarians sit 23rd, just above the danger line, and know a Glasgow victory would change everything. Their European record is mixed — 2 wins, 1 draw, 3 defeats — but it’s enough to keep them in the picture. Their weakness is clear: three away games, three defeats. Still, their overall form is strong: ten matches unbeaten across all competitions, seven wins and three draws.
Unlike Rangers, Ludogorets come in fresh after a winter break, only peppered with two friendlies.
Probable lineups
Glasgow Rangers:
Butland ; Tavernier, Fernandez, Souttar, Meghoma ; Raskin, Aasgaard ; Gassama, Diomande, Moore ; Chermiti
Ludogorets Razgrad:
Bonmann ; Son, Verdon, Almeida, Nedyalkov ; Kaloc, Duarte ; Caio Vidal, Stanic, Tekpetey ; Bile
Key points
- Rangers have taken just one point from six European games.
- Ludogorets have lost all three of their away games in this group.
- The Scots sit on six straight wins in all competitions.
- The Bulgarians are unbeaten in ten.
- Rangers have nothing to lose; Ludogorets are fighting for qualification.
Football Tip Glasgow Rangers – Ludogorets
Glasgow Rangers to win
Riding a strong run in the league and boosted by Ibrox, Rangers look capable of finally grabbing their first European win of the season. Ludogorets are dangerous, but their away fragility could cost them.
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