Predictions and betting advice for Plzen versus Rangers: Will the Rangers maintain their advantage?
Rangers Favourites to Progress in Champions League Qualifier Against Viktoria Plzen
The Champions League Third Qualifying Round second leg between Viktoria Plzen and Rangers is set to take place this evening, with the Scottish club holding a commanding 3-0 aggregate lead from the first leg on August 5, 2025 [1][3][5].
Rangers' impressive performance in the first leg was boosted by strong showings from Djeidi Gassama (two goals) and Cyriel Dessers (one goal from a penalty). Heading into the second leg, Viktoria Plzen face a nearly impossible task to overturn this 3-goal deficit, especially as they are weakened by the absence of key midfielder Pavel Schulz [2].
Rangers are expected to approach the game with a strong defensive mindset and exploit counter-attacks, while Viktoria Plzen must push aggressively forward, creating a high-risk scenario for them [2][4]. The consensus prediction is a draw or a narrow win for Viktoria Plzen in the second leg but an overall comfortable 4-1 aggregate advancement for Rangers to the Champions League playoff round [4].
Recent form also supports Rangers’ advantage. While Viktoria Plzen have had mixed results in domestic and European competitions and are somewhat short of rhythm, Rangers have remained unbeaten this season and tend to perform well in Europe under their manager Russell Martin [4].
Former Premier League attacker Matej Vydra is Plzen's star striker and has had nine shots across the qualifiers, with five of them going on target. Vydra has had 1+ shot on target in each half, with odds of 7/5 on Paddy Power [6]. The odds for Plzen are 4/6, while the odds for Rangers are 14/5, and the odds for a draw in the match are 3/1 on Ladbrokes [7].
Therefore, Rangers are the clear favourites to progress, and Viktoria Plzen would require an exceptional performance and a large comeback to overturn the tie.
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