Rangers vs Club Brugge Prediction 19.08.2025 | UEFA Champions League Qualifiers
Rangers FC
Kick off:
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Club Brugge
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2.72
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3.62
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2.51
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- Competition: UEFA Champions League - Qualifying Round 1st leg
- Date: Tuesday, 19th, August 2025
- Kickoff: 20:00 UK / 21:00 CEST
- Venue: Ibrox Stadium (Glasgow)
The spotlight falls on Ibrox this Tuesday when Scottish giants Rangers host Club Brugge in a fascinating encounter.
This clash marks the opening leg of the Champions League qualifying final round, with both sides eager to edge closer to the group stage.
Rangers FC vs Club Brugge Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Rangers FC
2 : 2
Club Brugge
Club Friendlies 3
Interestingly, the two teams will renew their rivalry just over a month after meeting in early July for a friendly that ended in a four-goal draw. Before that, the clubs shared a Champions League group in 1993-94, where Rangers had the upper hand by holding Club Brugge to a 1-1 draw away and edging them 2-1 in Glasgow.
Rangers team overview
Rangers have endured a mixed start to the 2025-26 campaign, where victories have been hard to come by, but spirits at Ibrox were lifted at the weekend as they swept aside third-tier outfit Alloa with a commanding 4-2 triumph to book their place in the League Cup.
Their path to the final stage of qualifying has been built on strong home performances, having outclassed Panathinaikos 3-1 (2-0 in Glasgow) before dispatching Viktoria Plzen 4-2 on aggregate (3-0 at home), and the Scottish outfit will be eager to capitalise once again on their midweek home advantage.
Knowing how badly they've fared on the road to date, the Gers will certainly be counting on the comfort of home to build a first-leg cushion, as they boast an unbeaten run through their opening quartet of home matches, with a frustrating 1-1 draw against Dundee FC the only blemish.
Manager Russell Martin didn’t hold back his key players for the weekend’s League Cup action, fielding almost his strongest XI, with only Cyriel Dessers missing after picking up an injury in the second leg against Plzen, and his availability for Tuesday’s match will be assessed.
Last matches of Rangers FC
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Rangers FC
4 : 2
Alloa Athletic
League Cup
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Viktoria Plzen
2 : 1
Rangers FC
Champions League
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Rangers FC
1 : 1
Dundee
Premiership
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Rangers FC
3 : 0
Viktoria Plzen
Champions League
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Motherwell
1 : 1
Rangers FC
Premiership
Rangers FC lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Jack Butland
Defenders
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22
Jefté
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5
John Souttar
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24
Nasser Djiga
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2
James Tavernier
Midfielders
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16
Lyall Cameron
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43
Nicolas Raskin
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10
Mohamed Diomandé
Forwards
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23
Djeidi Gassama
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99
Danilo
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18
Oliver Antman
Club Brugge team overview
Meanwhile, Club Brugge began their UEFA Champions League qualifying campaign from the third round, showcasing serious intent to reach the group stage for the seventh time in the last eight years after seeing off RB Salzburg over two legs with a 4-2 aggregate win.
During Jupiler Pro League action over the weekend, Blauw-Zwart had to dig deep to claim all three points, but full credit goes to super-sub Shandre Campbell, who struck in the second minute of stoppage time to break down a stubborn Waregem resistance.
Nicky Hayen’s chosen ones travel to Glasgow brimming with confidence on the back of four consecutive wins in all competitions, with their defensive unit standing out in particular, having kept three clean sheets during this winning run.
Club Brugge could return to their regular lineup, which dominated RB Salzburg over two legs, after resting several key players over the weekend, but both Kyriani Sabbe and Gustaf Nilsson are still unavailable due to injury.
Last matches of Club Brugge
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Zulte Waregem
0 : 1
Club Brugge
Pro League
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Club Brugge
3 : 2
Red Bull Salzburg
Champions League
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Club Brugge
2 : 0
Cercle Brugge
Pro League
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Red Bull Salzburg
0 : 1
Club Brugge
Champions League
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KV Mechelen
2 : 1
Club Brugge
Pro League
Club Brugge lineup
Goalkeeper
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22
Simon Mignolet
Defenders
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14
Bjorn Meijer
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44
Brandon Mechele
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58
Jorne Spileers
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65
Joaquin Seys
Midfielders
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20
Hans Vanaken
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15
Raphael Onyedika
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6
Ludovit Reis
Forwards
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8
Christos Tzolis
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17
Romeo Vermant
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9
Carlos Forbs
Prediction
A fiercely competitive clash is expected between two teams with contrasting styles — Rangers will aim to leverage home advantage and the backing of their fans, while Club Brugge arrive on the back of strong momentum and far more assured form. Nevertheless, the Glasgow side bring a wealth of European experience and are unlikely to give an inch, setting the stage for a tightly contested clash where both teams appear capable of finding the back of the net. The Gers have proven susceptible at the back to date, recording just two shutouts in seven outings this term, with third-division side Alloa rattled their net twice, underscoring defensive frailties and leaving the door open for Club Brugge to exploit on Tuesday. At the same time, Glasgow’s attacking line has proven difficult to contain, so a repeat of the entertaining draw seen in the friendly just over a month ago would come as little surprise.
Four Reasons we expect BTTS
- Rangers have kept a clean sheet in only two of their first seven competitive matches in 2025-26.
- Rangers have scored at least twice in three of their opening four home games.
- Club Brugge have found the net in all seven of their opening matches of the new season.
- All three previous encounters between Rangers and Club Brugge have ended with both teams scoring.
Main prediction Rangers FC - Club Brugge
Both Teams to Score
Best Odds:
Paripesa
1.62
