Our prediction for this Europa League match:
Rangers
Match Time & Date:
10/04/2025
21:00
Prediction: 1-2
Athletic Bilbao
There will be fireworks when Rangers and Athletic Bilbao take on each other in a highly-anticipated Europa League game. Following back-to-back wins over Celtic and Dundee FC, Rangers suffered a shocking 2-0 loss to Hibernian at the weekend, meaning that they could be low on confidence in Thursday’s clash. As both Mohammed Diomande and John Souttar are banned for the first leg, home win should not be considered.
The Lions, on the other hand, head into the match following a goalless draw with Villarreal. Ernesto Valverde’s men proved their worth in the double-header with AS Roma and with key players Inaki and Nico Williams being fit for the first leg, there is a big value in betting on the La Liga outfit. Andoni Gorosabel serves a one-game ban, while fellow defender Yeray Alvarez misses out with injury. It has to be noted that the two clubs meet for the first time in European competitions since 1969 when Rangers eliminated Athletic Club in Inter-Cities Fairs Cup quarter-finals.
Highlighted Player (Iñaki Williams):
Inaki Williams is one of the most talented Spanish players. The pacey winger, who plays as a centre-forward as well, started his senior career at Basconia, scoring seven goals in 18 appearances for the club. In 2014 he moved to Athletic Bilbao, but he played for the reserve team at the beginning.
Inaki impressed in the 2014/2015 season with Athletic Bilbao B and, as a result, he was given a chance to prove his worth in the Spanish top flight with the first team. The Spanish footballer made his La liga debut on December 6, 2014, replacing injured attacker Aritz Aduriz in a 1-0 loss to Cordoba.
Inaki Williams represented Spain at the 2017 U21 European Championship in Poland and he played 20 minutes in a 1-0 loss to Germany in the final of the tournament. Speaking of the senior squad, the Athletic Bilbao footballer made his Spain debut in a 3-1 victory over Bosnia on May 29, 2016. Inaki Williams was born in Bilbao on June 15, 1994.
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.
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