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·12 December 2024
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·12 December 2024
Former Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou returns to Glasgow with an injury-hit Spurs side
Rangers host Tottenham in the Europa League tonight as former Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou returns to Glasgow.
The so-called ‘Battle of Britain' will be the latest instalment in a long history of clashes between English and Scottish sides in European competition, with this fixture arguably taking place at the worst possible time for the visitors.
Spurs are without a win in four games across all competitions, including Europa League outings against Galatasaray and Roma, have lost their last two in a row and will be without several key players due to injury.
As for resurgent Rangers, they're now unbeaten in eight and have recorded some impressive results along the way - most notably a 4-1 win over Nice away from home on matchday five last month.
Both sides are locked on 10 points ahead of kick-off and a win for either here will see them take a massive step towards sealing a place in the last 16.
Rangers vs Tottenham is scheduled for a 8pm GMT kick-off time tonight on Thursday December 12, 2024.
The match will take place at Ibrox Stadium in Glasgow.
TV channel: The game will be broadcast live in the UK on TNT Sports 1. Coverage starts at 7pm GMT.
Live stream: TNT Sports subscribers will also be able to watch on a live stream online via the Discovery+ app and website.
LIVE coverage: Follow the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog, featuring expert analysis from chief football correspondent Dan Kilpatrick at Ibrox.
Rangers have no fresh injury concerns ahead of the game, but they will be without Neraysho Kasanwirjo, Tom Lawrence, Oscar Cortes and Rabbi Matondo. Meanwhile, Danilo and Ianis Hagi are both ineligible for selection due to not being named in the Europa League squad for this stage of the competition.
Spurs are set to be without the injured Guglielmo Vicario, Cristian Romero, Richarlison, Wilson Odobert, Ben Davies and Micky van den Ven. Archie Gray and Radu Dragusin are expected to start in central defence as a result.
Brennan Johnson appears to have shaken off the illness that forced him off at Chelsea, while Djed Spence and Sergio Reguilon are ineligible.
New blow: Cristian Romero suffered a fresh injury during Tottenham’s loss to Chelsea
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However, it wouldn't be a surprise if the north London outfit turned up for the big occasion, just like they have done against both Manchester clubs so far this season.
By no means is it a must-win game for Tottenham but there's a good chance they stop the rot.
Tottenham to win, 3-1.
This will be the first competitive match between the two sides.
Rangers to win: 9/5
Draw: 14/5
Tottenham to win: 5/4
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).