Defeat for either side will leave their qualification hopes in a spot of bother and it’s ot hard to envisage a game in which defence are largely on top.
Porto have conceded only five goals in their domestic league this season, while Rangers have a strong track record of keeping things tight at Ibrox in Europe.
Since Steven Gerrard took charge, eight of their 12 European games at home have seen under 2.5 goals. Of course, several of those have come against lesser opposition than this in the qualifying rounds but a closer study shows three of four group games have met the unders mark, as well as both play-off ties (the round before the group phase).
Both sides can’t really afford to lose, so backing under 2.5 goals at 19/20 looks solid business.
Along a similar line, 1-0 to Rangers at 9/1 in the correct-score betting looks a tad big.
Another decent price looks to come in the ‘to be carded’ market where Porto left-back Alex Telles surely shouldn’t be a 5/1 shot.
He’s been carded in four of 15 appearances this season, following on from seven cards last season.
Significantly Rangers very much favour attacking down the right where James Tavernier often gets into forward positions from full-back. SPFL stats show a whopping 48% of attacks come down the right (29% on the left and 23% down the middle). Telles therefore looks likely to be in action areas.
With ref Davide Massa raging over six cards per game this season and having shown four or more in six of his last seven European appointments, 5/1 warrants support.
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Rangers v Porto
bet365 Pre-Match Odds: Rangers 7/4, Draw 12/5, Porto 31/20
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Defeat for either side will leave their qualification hopes in a spot of bother and it’s ot hard to envisage a game in which defence are largely on top.
Porto have conceded only five goals in their domestic league this season, while Rangers have a strong track record of keeping things tight at Ibrox in Europe.
Since Steven Gerrard took charge, eight of their 12 European games at home have seen under 2.5 goals. Of course, several of those have come against lesser opposition than this in the qualifying rounds but a closer study shows three of four group games have met the unders mark, as well as both play-off ties (the round before the group phase).
Both sides can’t really afford to lose, so backing under 2.5 goals at 19/20 looks solid business.
Along a similar line, 1-0 to Rangers at 9/1 in the correct-score betting looks a tad big.
Another decent price looks to come in the ‘to be carded’ market where Porto left-back Alex Telles surely shouldn’t be a 5/1 shot.
He’s been carded in four of 15 appearances this season, following on from seven cards last season.
Significantly Rangers very much favour attacking down the right where James Tavernier often gets into forward positions from full-back. SPFL stats show a whopping 48% of attacks come down the right (29% on the left and 23% down the middle). Telles therefore looks likely to be in action areas.
With ref Davide Massa raging over six cards per game this season and having shown four or more in six of his last seven European appointments, 5/1 warrants support.
Recommendations
Under 2.5 goals – 19/20 with 888sport
Alex Telles to be carded – 5/1 with bet365
Rangers to win 1-0 – 9/1 with 888sport
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Head to Head Comparison
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