PSV Eindhoven go up against Rangers in the UEFA Champions League (UCL) Qualifiers 2022 at the Philips Stadion on August 25. The match will start at 12:00 AM IST (Indian Standard Time).
PSV Eindhoven drew 2-2 against the Rangers in the first leg of the Qualifiers. Ibrahim Sangare and centre-back Armando Obispo were the two scorers for PSV Eindhoven while Antonio Colak and Tom Lawrence were the two players on the scoresheet for Rangers.
PSV Eindhoven beat Go Ahead Eagles 5-2 in their most recent league game in the Eredivisie. Goals from experienced striker Luuk de Jong, Armando Obispo, Joey Veerman from midfielder Xavi Simons secured the win for The Dutch club. The hosts finished second in the Eredivisie last season with 81 points. PSV Eindhoven last won the Champions League in 1988.
Rangers, on the other hand, drew 2-2 against Hibernian in their most recent fixture in the Scottish Premiership. James Tavernier and Welsh forward Tom Lawrence chipped in with a goal each for the Rangers. The visitors are currently second on the points table in Scottish Premiership with 10 points in four games.
PSV Eindhoven vs Rangers UEFA Champions League Qualifiers 2022 odds
Parimatch odds: PSV Eindhoven: 1.74, Rangers: 4.30, Draw: 4.10
Betwinner odds: PSV Eindhoven: 1.768, Rangers: 4.18, Draw: 4.02
Betway odds: PSV Eindhoven: 1.75, Rangers: 4.00, Draw: 4.00
10CRIC odds: PSV Eindhoven: 1.79, Rangers: 4.20, Draw: 3.98
Note: Odds are subject to change. Please visit betting sites to check and confirm the latest odds.
PSV Eindhoven vs Rangers head-to-head
PSV Eindhoven have won one out of their three matches played against the Rangers; the remaining two ended in a draw.
PSV Eindhoven beat Rangers 1-0 in the 2010-11 UEFA Europa League.
PSV Eindhoven vs Rangers squads
PSV Eindhoven: Walter Benitez (goalkeeper), Joel Drommel ( goalkeeper) Armando Obispo, Jordan Teze, Andre Ramalho, Derrick Luckassen, Jarrad Branthwaite, Philipp Max, Ibrahim Sangare, Joey Veerman, Xavi Simons, Ismael Saibari, Luuk de Jong (captain), Cody Gakpo, Savio, Johan Bakayoko.
Rangers: Jon McLaughlin (goalkeeper), Allan McGregor (goalkeeper), James Tavernier (captain), Leon King, James Sands, Borna Barisic, Glen Kamara, Steven Davis, Stephen Kelly, John Lundstram, Antonio Colak, Fashion Sakala, Ryan Kent, Kemar Roofe, Alfredo Morelos, Tom Lawrence.
PSV Eindhoven vs Rangers probable starting lineups
PSV Eindhoven: Walter Benitez (goalkeeper), Jordan Teze, Andre Ramalho, Jarrad Branthwaite, Philipp Max, Ibrahim Sangare, Joey Veerman, Xavi Simons, Ismael Saibari, Luuk de Jong (captain), Cody Gakpo.
Rangers: Jon McLaughlin (goalkeeper), James Tavernier (captain), Leon King, James Sands, Borna Barisic, Glen Kamara, Steven Davis, John Lundstram, Antonio Colak, Fashion Sakala, Ryan Kent.
PSV Eindhoven vs Rangers combined fantasy XI
Walter Benitez (goalkeeper), James Tavernier, Jordan Teze, Andre Ramalho, Fashion Sakala, Ryan Kent. Luuk de Jong (captain), Cody Gakpo.
PSV Eindhoven top picks vs Rangers UEFA Champions League Qualifiers 2022
Cody Gakpo: The Dutch footballer will be the top pick in this match. Gakpo made a contribution of 12 goals and 13 assists in the 2021-22 season of the Eredivisie. He has already scored two goals in two games this season and is looking in good form. Gakpo has scored 29 goals for the Dutch club across six seasons in the Eredivisie.
Luuk de Jong: The new signing for PSV Eindhoven this season has already made a huge impact on his team having scored a goal each in the UEFA Champions League Qualifiers and also in the Eredivisie. The 31-year-old scored six goals for Barcelona in LaLiga last season. The Dutch footballer has a stellar record playing for PSV Eindhoven having scored eight goals in UEFA Champions League across 4 seasons.
Rangers top picks vs PSV Eindhoven UEFA Champions League Qualifiers 2022
Fashion Sakala: The Zambian footballer scored nine goals for Rangers in the 2021-22 Scottish Premiership. Sakala also scored five goals in four games for his national side in the 2019-22 World Cup Qualifiers.
Ryan Kent: The 25-year-old footballer contributed 10 goals in the 2021-22 Scottish Premiership. Kent has scored 25 goals for the Rangers across five seasons in the Scottish Premiership. The English footballer made a four-goal contribution in the 2021-22 Europa League.
PSV Eindhoven vs Rangers UEFA Champions League Qualifiers 2022 prediction
PSV Eindhoven are clear favourites to beat Rangers in the upcoming encounter. The Dutch club are far superior as compared to the Scottish club and have beaten them before.
However, the Rangers drew PSV Eindhoven in their reverse fixture and are likely to put up a good fight again.