Our prediction for this Europa League match:
Expect an electrifying atmosphere at Allianz Riviera when Nice and Rangers face each other in round 5 of the new Europa League campaign. Les Aiglons are a real force to be reckoned with at home and they must be high on spirits following a come-from-behind Ligue 1 win over Strasbourg. Sofiane Diop is banned for the match, while the likes of Abdelmonem, Abdi, Mendy, Moffi, and Sanson should miss out with injuries.
The Gers, on the other hand, played out a slim 1-1 draw with Dundee United at the weekend. As Rangers are not regarded as good travellers, we do not believe that they are capable of spoiling Nice’s party at Allianz Riviera. The likes of Oscar Cortes, Rabbi Matondo, and Neraysho Kasanwirjo should miss out with injuries for the away team. The two sides have never met before in the Europa League.
Highlighted Team (Rangers):
Glasgow Rangers are one of the two synonyms for Scottish Football. Glasgow Rangers were founded back in 1872 and they have been playing an important role in the Scottish top flight ever since. The Gers won their 54th Scottish Premier League title in the 2010/2011 season, but winning of European Cup Winners’ Cup trophy in 1972 is considered the club’s biggest success.
Glasgow Rangers defeated Dynamo Moscow in the final of the competition, with the likes of Stein and Johnston (two goals) scoring for the Scottish side. Celtic are considered the club’s biggest rivals and there have always been fireworks when the two teams meet in the Old Firm derby. The likes of Paul Gascoigne, David Weir, Stefan Klos, Chris Boyd, Ian Durrant and Kenny Miller are some of Rangers’ former notable players.
It has to be noted that the Gers welcome their rivals at Ibrox Stadium, the venue with the capacity of 50,817. Rangers’ support is largely drawn from the Protestant Unionist community.