By Anthony Eadson on

Ad disclosure

Rangers vs Union Saint-Gilloise predictions, odds, betting tips & team news

Rangers host Union Saint-Gilloise in a Europa League showdown on Thursday, January 30th, at 8pm (UK time).

Heading into Matchday 8, Union Saint-Gilloise is 15th on 11 points, so they must win and hope many results go their way to sneak into the top eight. Rangers are also on 11 points but have a better goal difference (+6) to the six teams above them.

Rangers to Win (21/20 with Midnite)

Rangers have performed much better in Europe than they have domestically this season and they can finish the group campaign with a win against Union Saint-Gilloise. Rangers have been poor in the Scottish Premiership but have taken points in five of seven games this term in the Europa League and only lost two of their last 18 (W10 D6) at Ibrox in this competition. Furthermore, Rangers have won all six of their home games against Belgian sides in all competitions by an aggregate score of 20-7. Their most recent such match was a 3-0 win over Union Saint-Gilloise in qualifying for the 2022-23 UEFA Champions League.

Franjo Ivanovic to Score Anytime (9/4 with Midnite)

Despite backing Rangers for the win, the visitors have the ability to get on the scoresheet. Franjo Ivanovic has scored a brace in both of Union Saint-Gilloise’s last two UEFA Europa League games, giving him four goals overall. Only Victor Boniface (6) and Roger Van Cauwelaert (5) have more in major European competitions for the club.

Midnite
  • Welcome Bonus
Bet £10 and Get £20 in Free Bets plus 50 free spins
  • Enhanced Offers
  • Exceptional Mobile App
  • Great for eSports
  • Modern Betting Platform
  • Uniquely designed sportsbook
Excellent Review
10.0 Our Score
CLAIM OFFER

18+ New customers only. Bet £10+ on pre-match accas with 4+ legs, min odds 3/1 (4.0) within 14 days of sign-up. Get 4x £5 Free Bets and 50 Free Spins, valid for 7 days on selected bets and games only. Restrictions and T&Cs apply. GambleAware.org

How both teams go into Rangers vs Union Saint-Gilloise

Rangers have experienced an inconsistent Europa League campaign thus far, failing to secure consecutive victories in this season’s competition. After an initial win against Malmö, they suffered a defeat to Lyon. The team rebounded with a victory over FCSB, but their subsequent match ended in a draw. Just as doubts began to surface, they delivered an impressive 4-1 triumph against Nice, only to falter against Tottenham, where they conceded a late equaliser after leading 1-0. Currently. Last week, Clement’s side were beaten 2-1 at Manchester United, leaving Rangers in 13th place after seven matches.

Conversely, Union Saint-Gilloise have struggled to find form, accumulating only two points from their first four matches, including losses to Fenerbahce and their own team on the road. Following a 1-1 draw with Roma, they secured back-to-back victories against Twente, Nice and Braga. This resurgence has positioned the Belgian side in 15th place, allowing them to occupy one of the knockout play-off spots.

Rangers team news

Rangers will be without John Souttar, Dujon Sterling and Neraysho Kasanwirjo. Connor Baron, Leon Balogun and Vaclab Cerny are all a doubt.

Union Saint-Gilloise team news

Sofiane Boufal, Alessio Castro-Montes, Henok Terklab are all ruled out with injuries. Koki Machida and Christian Burgess are both suspended.

Rangers vs Union Saint-Gilloise head-to-head

This will be the third meeting between Rangers and Union Saint-Gilloise. The teams have each won one match during the 2022/23 Champions League qualification phase, with both victories occurring at their respective home grounds. Rangers secured a 3-0 win at Ibrox, while Union Saint-Gilloise claimed a 2-0 victory in Leuven.

Read more: