Our prediction for this Europa League match:
Rangers
Match Time & Date:
26/11/2020
03:00 PM
Prediction: 2-2
Benfica
There will be fireworks when Rangers and Benfica square off against each other at Ibrox Stadium in what is expected to be a close encounter. Rangers have been impressive in the national championship this season, and, as things stand now, they are on the right track to put an end to Celtic’s dominance in the Premier League. Steven Gerrard’s troops are leading the standings in the Europa League Group D as well, and a win over Benfica will see them move one step closer to booking their place in the knockout stages.
Both Jones and Edmundson return from domestic bans, while Katic and Zungu remain in the recovery room. The Eagles, on the other hand, did well to come from two goals behind to share the spoils with Rangers in Lisbon, and given their attacking potential, both teams to score betting option should be considered. Former Man City defender Nicolas Otamendi is out of contention through suspension.
Highlighted Player (Scott Arfield):
Despite being born in Dechmont, Scotland, Scott Arfield represents Canada on the international stage. Arfield, though, played for Scotland U19 and U21 teams in the past and he made one appearance for Scotland B as well. Scott’s father, though, was born in Toronto, Canada and that is the main reason why he decided to play for the Canada national football team.
The Burnley midfielder made his Canada debut on March 25, 2016 in a 3-0 loss to Mexico. Scott Arfield began his club career at Falkirk and he scored 13 goals in 108 appearances in the league for the Scottish club. In 2010 he signed a deal with Huddersfield Town and he played for the Terriers from until 2013.
As previously mentioned, Arfield currently wear’s Burnley shirt, meaning that he is enjoying the Premier League football. You should bear in mind that the Scottish midfielder netted one goal for Burnley in the 2016/2017 season. He found the net in a 2-1 win over Everton on October 10, 2016.
Highlighted Team (Benfica):
Member of the ‘Big Three’ clubs in Portugal alongside FC Porto and CP Sporting, Sport Lisboa e Benfica are the football club that has never been relegated from the Primeira Liga. The club is nicknamed Aguias because of the Eagle symbol atop the club’s crest. Benfica play their home games at the Estadio da Luz which replaced the original one in 2003 and which boasts the capacity of more than 64,000. Arguably the most successful club in Portugal, Benfica have won a record of 35 Primeira Liga titles and also a record 25 Taca de Liga and 7 Taca da Liga trophies.
Two-time European Cup winners, Benfica are the club known for their diligent work with youth players, many of which went on to make great careers abroad. The most prominent players to wear a Benfica shirt are legendary Eusebio, Manuel Bento, Jorge Tavares and most recently Javier Saviola, Nuno Gomes, David Luiz and Angel Di Maria.
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