RANGERS host Dynamo Kyiv in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League third round qualifier with the clash perfectly balanced. Having earned a draw in the first meeting, Rangers will fancy their chances of claiming the upper hand at Hampden Park.
Rangers will be pleased with their performance in the first leg as they came from behind to earn a 1-1 draw. They trailed for much of the encounter before Cyriel Dessers struck a late equaliser to secure a share of the spoils.
The result gives Rangers something to build on when they return to Hampden Park for the second leg on Tuesday. Philippe Clement’s men have already won their first home game of the season as they triumphed 2-1 over Motherwell in a Scottish Premiership fixture.
Dynamo Kyiv will be disappointed not to have seen out the win in the first leg. They saw plenty of possession but failed to build on Andriy Yarmolenko's first half effort and were ultimately made to pay for their missed chances.
Despite that disappointment, Dynamo Kyiv are still having a good season and are unbeaten in their last four matches across all competitions. Oleksandr Shovkovlskyi’s men have also won their last two away matches and head to Hampden Park off the back of a 2-1 victory at Veres Rivne in a domestic fixture last weekend.
How the bookies view it: Rangers on tip
Rangers have been installed as overwhelming favourites among the bookies and are priced at 9/10 by Betfred to claim the win. A victory for Dynamo Kyiv is valued at 13/5 by Betfred, who are also offering odds of 5/2 for a draw.
Head to head: Only one previous meeting
Last week’s clash was the first ever meeting between Rangers and Dynamo Kyiv.
Players to watch: Dessers to maintain form
Cyriel Dessers has looked sharp in front of goal for Rangers this season, scoring in his last two matches. The Nigerian striker is priced at odds of 9/4 to find the net once again on Tuesday.
Dynamo Kyiv will look to Andriy Yarmolenko to provide the spark in attack after scoring in the first leg. The forward has been on target in the last two matches and is priced at 13/5 by Betfred to find the net once again.
Probable line-ups
Cyriel Dessers’ early season form should keep him in the starting line-up for Rangers. Defender Leon Balogun should also return to heart of the defence after coming off the bench last weekend.
Andriy Yarmolenko did not feature for Dynamo Kyiv last weekend and should return to the team on Tuesday. Mykola Shaparenko should also line up in midfield while Denys Popov is expected to start in defence.
Rangers: Butland, Tavenier, Balogun, Souttar, Yilmaz, Diomande, Barron, Wright, Lawrence, Cerny, Dessers.
Dynamo Kyiv: Bushchan, Vivcharenko, Mykhavko, Popov, Karavaiev, Brazhko, Pikhalionok, Shaparenko, Kabaiev, Yarmolenko, Vanat.
Anything else catch the eye?
Rangers and Dynamo Kyiv produced over 2.5 goals in their respective domestic fixtures last weekend and a repeat could be on the cards at 8/11 by Betfred. Over 3.5 goals can also be considered at 7/4 by Betfred.
Buoyed by a vocal home support, Rangers could be backed to score in both halves at 7/4 with Betfred.
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