Glasgow Rangers
- Glasgow Rangers are 11th in the Scottish Premiership after five games (D4, L1), scoring just three goals and conceding five.
- Russell Martin took charge of Rangers in June 2025 and has wasted no time in installing his preferred approach of a high-intensity, possession-first game.
- The Gers have played some good soccer in the early stages of his tenure, but are yet to get much momentum with a 2 - 0 cup win over Hibernian and a 6-0 defeat away to Club Brugge sandwiched around a 0-0 draw with Celtic. Additionally, our Glasgow Rangers FC vs Racing Genk prediction suggests this lack of goal-scoring form could play a role in the upcoming Europa League encounter.
- Bojan Miovski got his first Rangers goal against Hibs last weekend and brings a different dimension to the attack.
- The return of Nicolas Raskin to his best position in midfield has been a big boost.
Racing Genk
- Racing Genk have taken eight points from eight games in the Belgian Pro League, well below pre-season expectations.
- Genk, led by the meticulous and attack-minded Thorsten Fink, are an altogether different beast, and this Glasgow Rangers FC vs Racing Genk preview highlights the tactical battle viewers can expect.
- They have been in mixed form, but the 5-1 away thrashing of Lech Poznań in Europa League qualifying and their 3-2 win over Zulte Waregem in their last league game are a taste of the talent and potential Genk possess.
- They followed that up with consecutive defeats to Sporting Charleroi and Union Saint-Gilloise in the league.
Key Players
- Bojan Miovski got his first Rangers goal against Hibs last weekend and brings a different dimension to the attack.
- The return of Nicolas Raskin to his best position in midfield has been a big boost.
- Oh Hyeon-gyu stayed at Genk during a summer of transfer rumours and has a knack of coming up big in European games.
- Junya Ito has been at his dangerous best on the wings for Genk since re-joining the club and his pace could be a problem for Rangers’ advanced full-backs.
Betting Insights
- The Both Teams To Score market at +125 looks a solid play for this Europa League opener as both sides have been conceding too many goals and neither team can afford to drop three points in a group that is likely to be very competitive, according to our Glasgow Rangers FC vs Racing Genk betting tips.
- A goal at either end could swing the match, and the Ibrox atmosphere and fan unrest could give Rangers that edge.
- There’s no value in backing Rangers at +165 to win this, but a +270 draw and a hard-fought 2-2 scoreline are in play in the correct score markets.
Prediction
The first competitive matchup between Glasgow Rangers and Racing Genk should be a fascinating clash of contrasting philosophies on Thursday when the two clubs begin their campaigns in the new-look Europa League. Ultimately, the Glasgow Rangers FC vs Racing Genk prediction will hinge on which team can capitalize on the other's weaknesses over 90 minutes.
