Nice vs Rangers prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups - November 28, 2024
One of the key fixtures in the fifth round of the Europa League group stage will take place on Thursday at the Allianz Riviera, where local side Nice will host Scottish giants Rangers. Here’s a promising bet for this match with solid winning potential.
Match Preview
The "Eaglets" continue their winless streak in the Europa League, now stretching to eight matches (2 draws, 6 losses). In the previous round, they once again failed to secure a victory, drawing 2-2 with Twente. At this stage, the French side has recorded two draws and two defeats, leaving them in 31st place, just two points away from the playoff zone.
Moreover, Nice remains among the eight clubs yet to secure a win in the main stage of this season's Europa League, with a negative goal difference of 4:8. The absence of key players complicates matters further: defender Moïse Bombito and midfielder Sofiane Diop will miss the match due to suspensions. They approach this clash after a 2-1 home win over Strasbourg, which helped them retain fifth place in Ligue 1.
Rangers have shown consistency, drawing 1-1 with Olympiacos in the previous Europa League round. Unlike Nice, the Scots have already secured two wins, along with one draw and one defeat, placing them 10th in the table, just two points behind the coveted top eight.
Notably, Rangers have consistently found the net in all their matches at this stage, scoring eight goals and conceding five. The Scottish side's attack remains potent, having scored in eight of their last nine Europa League encounters. Over the weekend, Rangers played a 1-1 draw at home against Dundee United in the domestic league, where they currently sit third in the Premiership.
Probable Line-ups
- Nice: Bulka, Monem, Badawi, Dante, Clauss, Ndombele, Ndayishimiye, Abdi, Guessand, Boga, Cho
- Rangers: Butland, Yeftei, Propper, Souttar, Tavernier, Raskin, Barron, McCausland, Lawrence, Czerny, Igeman
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Nice have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last eight Europa League matches.
- In their last 13 Europa League games, Nice have secured just one win (2 draws, 10 losses).
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet has hit in seven of Nice's last eight home Europa League matches.
Prediction
Rangers are solid on the road, remaining unbeaten in their last five Europa League away fixtures (2 wins, 3 draws). Furthermore, they have avoided defeat in eight of their last ten matches in this competition, recording four victories. Considering their form, backing "Rangers to win with a +1.0 handicap" at odds of 1.55 seems a smart play.
