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Last updated: 04 May 2022
Ralph Staniforth 04 May 2022
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  • Rangers vs Leipzig predictions for Thursday’s Europa League match
  • The semi-final second leg is being played at Ibrox (20:00 BST)
  • Can Rangers overcome a 1-0 deficit in Glasgow?
  • Preview, tips, stats & team news
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Leipzig beat Rangers 1-0 in the first leg (Getty Images)

Rangers vs Leipzig Preview


Rangers are used to using the power of Ibrox in the Europa League. Leipzig are playing with confidence and can do enough to earn a valuable draw in Glasgow.
  • Rangers vs Leipzig Preview
  • Head to Head
  • Rangers Form
  • Rangers Team News
  • Leipzig Form
  • Rangers vs Leipzig FAQ

  • Rangers are undefeated in 14 of their last 15 home matches (all competitions).
  • Rangers have seen BTTS in 4 of their last 5 matches (all competitions).
  • Leipzig are undefeated in their last 6 matches (Europa League).
  • Leipzig have drawn 3 of their last 6 matches (Europa League).

Head to Head


Leipzig met Rangers for the first time in the first leg, winning 1-0 in Germany.

Rangers Form


Rangers have been inconsistent since mid-March. They got past Braga in the Europa League quarter-finals and won 2-1 at Celtic to reach the Scottish Cup final.

Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s side returned to Premiership with a 3-1 win at Motherwell. They suffered a 1-0 defeat at Leipzig in the Europa League semi-final first leg, holding on until the 85th minute.

Rangers are coming off a 1-1 draw at Celtic in the fourth Old Firm derby of the year. They were poor in the first half, storming back in the second half where Fashion Sakala equalised.

Rangers Team News


Filip Helander, Ianis Hagi, Kemar Roofe and Alfredo Morelos are injured.

Nnamdi Ofoborh is out and Aaron Ramsey is doubtful.

Leipzig Form


Leipzig won four straight games in April including a 2-0 win at Atalanta to advance in the Europa League quarter-finals.   

Domenico Tedesco’s side won 2-1 against Union Berlin in the DFB-Pokal, hosting Union in the Bundesliga three days later, losing 2-1 after conceding twice in the final five minutes.

Leipzig bounced back with a 1-0 win against Rangers in the Europa League semi-final first leg. They had 70% possession but had to wait until the 85th minute to take the lead through Angeliño.

The German club are coming off a 3-1 defeat at Borussia Monchengladbach. Christopher Nkunku equalised before half time, but they couldn’t find a way back after the hosts were reduced to 10 men in the 64th minute.

Rangers vs Leipzig FAQ

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Verdict

Rangers will have the full power of Ibrox behind them in the Europa League. Leipzig are hard to beat in Europa and can earn a draw to reach the final.

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