In the first round of the UEFA Europa League playoffs, Scottish Premier League's dominant Rangers will face Dutch First Division powerhouse Yen Hoven on their home turf. Both sides experienced thrilling victories in the previous round of the competition and both teams went all out in order to advance to the group stage. Rangers, with the advantage of home ground, will surely launch an onslaught and a home win is the favorite choice. (Live on Now 643 Wednesday at 3am)
Under the leadership of Yun Bonghez, Rangers proved that they are capable of handling European competitions by reaching the final of the UEFA Cup last season. Their outstanding performance in European matches is also attributed to their strong fighting power at home. In the last match against St. Kilsyth United, Rangers were two goals down in the first round, and then came back home to advance 3-0 in the second round. They have kept a clean sheet in their last three home matches, and have won all of their last four European matches at home, so with the momentum of their home field, they are expected to get a head start in this match.
Yanhofen's poor performance on the road
Yanhofen faced Ligue 1's Monaco in the last round and drew in two rounds in the legal time before advancing through extra time. This young team, led by Yannis Dalle, has a young average age, with key players such as Gap and Xavi Simons in their early 20s. In such a passionate home field, their performance may be affected, coupled with the fact that they have won only one of their last six European matches on the road, I am afraid that it will be difficult to stop Rangers' attack in this game.
broadcast schedule
Wednesday 3:00am UEFA Rangers vs Yanhofen
Wednesday 3:00am Championship QPR vs Blackpool
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