This week, the rangers look set to overturn their misfortunes in the first leg when they take on Malmo in the second leg of the Champions League third qualifying round. The match schedules for Tuesday at Ibrox, with kickoff at 8 pm.
The hosts managed a last-minute goal to keep their hopes for a spot in the Champions League playoffs alive. Both sides come off disappointing results in their domestic leagues, with Rangers suffering a 1-0 defeat to Dundee United, whereas Malmo with a 0-0 draw to Halmstads BK.
First, Rangers receive a major boost ahead of the second leg after getting the green light to fill Ibrox to full capacity. The Glasgow giants will be looking for a quick response to seal their bid for Champions League.
Furthermore, the side finds themselves with a two-goal deficit, with Soren Rieks and Veljko Birmancevic netting the Swedish champions. However, a last-minute effort from midfielder Steven Davis ensured the hopes remained alive.
In addition, a huge task awaits them ahead with a playoff tie to either Ludogorets or Olympiacos later this month.
On the other hand, Joh Dahl Tomasson is on course to seeing successive titles under his leadership. Furthermore, the side won three out of four Allsvenskan matches with an aggregate scoreline of 11-0. The side remains with high hopes with their last time in Champions League back in 1979.
Rangers vs Malmo FF Head to Head
Both sides have three games against each other, with Malmo taking two wins while Rangers without one. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Dundee United 1-0 Rangers
- Malmo 2-1 Rangers
- Rangers 3-0 Livingston
- Rangers 2-1 Real Madrid
- Brighton 0-0 Rangers
Away
- Halmstads BK 0-0 Malmo
- Malmo 2-1 Rangers
- Malmo 1-2 IFK Malmo
- HJK 2-2 Malmo
- Mjallby 0-2 Malmo
Rangers Team News
Despite failing to make an impact on his return to the domestic league, Alfredo Morelos will continue leading the attack. Therefore, Cedric Itten might have to start on the bench. Kemar Roofe is dealing with a family emergency and remains unavailable for selection.
Malmo FF Team News
The only long-term injury confirmation at the camp includes Ola Toivonen. In addition, the confirmed absentee at the camp includes Jonas Knudsen. Therefore, forward Jo Inge Berget is likely to join captain Anders Christiansen in the attack.
Prediction and Odds
We cannot deny the high attacking football we witnessed from the opponents; thus we envisage the same.
- Draw
- Double Chance
- Malmo to Advance
