Rangers vs Fenerbahce Predictions

Rangers vs Fenerbahce Predictions for Thursday’s Europa League. Rangers, leading 3-1, aim to secure quarter-final qualification against José Mourinho’s Fenerbahce at Ibrox in their Europa League last-16 second leg on Thursday. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.

Europa League  | Mar 13, 2025 at 8pm UK at Ibrox Stadium

Rangers vs Fenerbahce Predictions

Can Rangers Hold Off Fenerbahce to Secure a Quarter-Final Spot?

• Rangers’ Europa League Matches See Plenty of Goals
  • Their last nine games in this competition have averaged over three goals per match, highlighting their attacking approach but also their defensive vulnerabilities.
• Fenerbahce Are Scoring Consistently in Europe
  • The Turkish side have scored in each of their last six Europa League away matches, making it highly likely they will find the net at Ibrox.
• Defensive Issues Could Define This Encounter
  • Fenerbahce have conceded two or more goals in five of their last six European away fixtures, which plays into Rangers’ attacking strengths.

Best Bet for Rangers vs Fenerbahce

Rangers return to Ibrox for what could be a defining night in their Europa League campaign as they look to finish the job against Fenerbahce. Holding a 3-1 advantage from the first leg, Barry Ferguson’s side have given themselves a solid platform to progress, but against a team managed by José Mourinho, nothing can be taken for granted.

The first meeting in Turkey saw Rangers execute a perfect European away performance, striking early through Cyriel Dessers before a momentary setback when Alexander Djiku equalised for Fenerbahce. However, a superb brace from Vaclav Cerny either side of half-time ensured the Scottish side came away with a well-earned two-goal cushion. That result not only stunned the Turkish giants but also ended their impressive 18-match unbeaten run in all competitions.

Despite their lead, Rangers will be fully aware that Fenerbahce have the firepower to cause problems. Mourinho’s men have had a full week to prepare and, with key players such as Fred returning to the squad, they will be aiming to overturn the deficit. The visitors know they must be aggressive from the start, and while their record away from home in European knockout rounds is far from convincing, they have the quality to make life uncomfortable for the home side.

Best Bet for Rangers vs Fenerbahce

At BettingTips4You, we believe in offering a single, well-researched prediction per match rather than overwhelming our readers with multiple options. For this clash, the standout bet is Both Teams to Score & Over 2.5 Goals.

Why This Will Be a High-Scoring Affair

Rangers have been anything but conservative in Europe this season. Their last nine Europa League games have averaged well over three goals per match, and they have been consistently involved in open, end-to-end encounters. Even when playing at home, where they traditionally should have the advantage, they have been vulnerable at the back, with defensive lapses costing them in multiple games.

On the other hand, Fenerbahce’s approach to this second leg will be dictated by their need to score. They cannot afford to sit back, and with Mourinho’s side possessing an attack featuring the likes of Youssef En-Nesyri, Edin Dzeko and Dusan Tadic, they have enough firepower to trouble Rangers’ backline. The Turkish side have found the net in each of their last six European away games, and their ability to create chances means they are unlikely to go scoreless at Ibrox.

Mourinho’s biggest challenge will be balancing attack and defence. His team must push forward, yet they cannot afford to be reckless, as Rangers have shown they are ruthless in transition. With Cerny in scintillating form and Dessers continuing to be a key outlet, the Scottish side will fancy their chances of finding the net against a Fenerbahce defence that has conceded two or more goals in five of their last six European away matches.

“With Rangers’ attacking style and Fenerbahce’s urgent need for goals, this has all the ingredients of a wide-open, high-scoring contest. Expect both teams to get on the scoresheet in what should be a thrilling encounter.”
— BettingTips4You.com expert Herrin Kendrick

Predicted Scoreline: Rangers 2-2 Fenerbahce (Rangers to win 5-3 on aggregate)

While Rangers should have enough to progress, Fenerbahce are likely to put up a fight. The Turkish side may push hard for an early goal, but Rangers’ quality on the counter could see them respond. A 2-2 draw seems a realistic outcome, allowing Ferguson’s side to advance to the quarter-finals.

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