Our prediction for this Europa League match:
Willem II
Match Time & Date:
24/09/2020
03:00 PM
Prediction: 0-2
Rangers
There will be fireworks when Willem II and Rangers face each other in Tilburg in the Europa League third qualifying round. The Tricolores rolled over Niedercorn 5-0 in the opening match of the season, but they will have a much bigger fish to fry against Rangers. It has to be noted that the likes of Owusu and Wriedt K. O. should miss the game with injury for the hosts. The Gers, on the other hand, made a flying start to their Scottish Premiership campaign, with the team leading the chase for the title.
Steven Gerrard’s men impressed in their Europa League opener as well, with the team crushing Lincoln Red Imps 5-0. Even though both Aribo and Katic are likely to miss Thursday’s qualifier through injury, we believe that away win should be considered. A man to watch in the away team will be Ryan Kent, who has been in a scintillating form of late.
Highlighted Player (Robbin Ruiter):
Robbin Ruiter is a Dutch professional goalkeeper who plays for Eredivisie club Willem II. Born in Amsterdam, Netherlands on March 25, 1987, the 196-cm-tall shot-stopper is a product of RKAV Volendam youth team.
Speaking of his senior career, Ruiter began playing for FC Volendam. After making 70 league appearances for the Het Andere Oranje, the goalkeeper joined Utrecht in 2012 where he quickly established himself as a first-team regular. After short spells with Sunderland and PSV, Robbin Ruiter signed a two-year contract with Willem II in the summer of 2020. It has to be noted that he did well to make it to the EFL Trophy final with Sunderland in the 2018/19 season.
The Black Cats suffered a loss to Portsmouth in the decider, with the Pompey winning the trophy after penalty shoot-out. Robin Ruitter has yet to make his debut with the Netherlands national football team.
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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