Rangers vs Alashkert: Rangers are in action on Friday as they face Alashkert in the 1st leg of their Europa League Qualifiers at the Ibrox Stadium in Glasgow.
Match Details:
Teams: Rangers vs Alashkert
Venue: Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow
Date: Friday 20th August, 2021
Time: 12:30 AM IST
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Preview
Rangers come into this one on the back of a 5-0 thumping win at home against Dunfermline Athletic in the League cup.
Lundstram, Wright, Hagi and Roofe’s brace ensured progress in the competition.
This came after a shock exit against Malmo from the UCL Qualifiers when the Scottish side lost 4-2 on aggregate.
The Scottish champions will look to cement their place in Europe when they face the Armenian side on Friday.
If they win this tie, they progress to the Europa League while a loss ensures a drop to the Europa Conference League.
Meanwhile, Alashkert were beaten by Van 2-0 on Sunday in their last league match with second half goals from Filippov and Badoyan.
Alashkert won their previous qualification tie 3-2 on aggregate against Kairat Almaty to secure their place in this finale tie.
Its now or never for both these sides as a spot in the Europa League beckons.
Both sides have been performing well in recent weeks and we can expect a good contest. Neither side has faced each other in an official match.
Form Guide
Rangers: WLLLW
Alashkert: WWDWL
Last Matches of both teams:
Rangers 5-0 Dunfermline Athletic
Alashkert 0-2 Van
Where to watch the live streaming and broadcast of Rangers vs Alashkert in India?
The match can be live streamed on the either club’s official website. Meanwhile, the broadcast is available on the Sony Sports Network for Indian viewers.
Team News
Jack misses out for Rangers due to a calf injury while the visitors have no injury concerns.
Rangers possible 11:
McGregor, Barisic, Balogun, Goldson, Tavanier, Aribo, Davis, Wright, Kent, Moralos and Hagi
Alashkert possible 11:
Cancerevic, Boljevic, Cameta, Voskanyan, Kadio, Yedigaryan, Hovsepyan, Grigoryan, Embalo, Glisic and Khurtsidze
Prediction: Rangers 2-0 Alashkert
Alashkert come into this one with better form but Rangers will be a tough test for them and we do not see them getting past the Scottish champions.
Rangers have been a good side in recent months and even with not being in the best of forms, we expect them to win this comfortably.
Alashkert lack the experience for big occasions and might falter.
Players to watch out for: Moralos, Hagi, Glisic and Embalo.
