Having delivered yet another winner in his featured column on Wednesday, SlipsTips shares a price play from Thursday's Europa League quarter-final first leg tie between Braga and Rangers.
Braga vs Rangers (Thursday, 20:00)
Rangers will continue their continental adventure when they travel to Braga for the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final tie on Thursday night.
The Scottish champions claimed the scalp of Borussia Dortmund in the last 32 before putting Red Star Belgrade to the sword in the previous round.
As for Braga, they have also shown that they are capable of upsetting the odds following their elimination of Monaco in the round-of-16.
Carlos Carvalhal’s side may have a taste for revenge here after suffering a 4-2 aggregate loss to Rangers in the Europa League two years ago.
Braga head into this first leg tie as widely available 13/10 favourites but we can get some 11/8 (BetVictor) on the home team scoring two or more goals and that looks like a nice way to nudge up the price.
Whilst Rangers have displayed a continued ability to punch well above their weight in the Europa League in recent seasons, they have won just one of their seven away games in Europe this season.
It’s also worth noting Rangers' backline has been breached in six of those seven road trips, with Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s side shipping two goals in each of their last two continental ties away from Ibrox.
What’s more, mental and physical fatigue could also take its toll on the Teddy Bears following a devastating 2-1 Old Firm defeat at home to Celtic on Sunday
Braga on the other hand, will be buoyed after hitting Benfica for three on Friday night, not to mention they have notched up two or more strikes in four of their five Europa League home games this season.
With all of this in mind, as well as the fact that the Light Blues have leaked exactly two goals in three of their last four Europa League outings, backing Braga to bag a brace here represents value at 11/8 (BetVictor).
Recommended Bet
- Over 1.5 Braga Goals – 11/8 (BetVictor)
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