Both sides have taken four points from their first three Group C matches and are trailing leaders Real Betis by two points.
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Rangers will play host to Sparta Prague in the fourth game week of the Europa League group stage on Thursday night. Both sides have taken four points from their first three Group C matches and are trailing leaders Real Betis by two points. Meanwhile, the two outfits are heading into the match on the back of domestic wins at the weekend, with the hosts getting the better of Hearts 3-1 in the Scottish League Cup semi-final tie, while Iron Sparta secured a 2-0 Czech First League victory over Bohemians.
👊 IT’S MATCHDAY! 👊
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⏰ 20:00 (UK)Come on #RangersFC 💙 #UEL pic.twitter.com/iFxKi2T8gO
— Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) November 9, 2023
Rangers began their Europa League campaign with an impressive 1-0 win over Betis, but then suffered a surprise 2-1 defeat away to Aris Limassol in the second game week. Since then the Gers have stitched together a six game unbeaten run across all competitions, recording five wins in the process. Their lone draw in that period came against Sparta Prague (0-0) in the Europa League fixture at Epet Arena two weeks ago. The Teddy Bears sealed their place in the final of the Scottish League Cup courtesy of getting the better of Hearts last time out at Hampden Park thanks to James Tavernier’s brace and one goal from Scott Wright. Meanwhile, the Light Blues are currently occupying second spot in the Scottish top flight standings having collected 24 points from 11 league matches, eight adrift of leaders Celtic who have played a game more.
Sparta Prague, on the other hand, kicked off their Europa League group stage with a thrilling 3-2 win against Aris, but then lost out to Real Betis in their second outing on October 5. Iron Sparta then shared the spoils against Rangers in Prague. Meanwhile, Brian Priske’s men are sitting at the summit of the Czech First League standings, having collected 35 points from 14 matches, two clear of the chasing pack. Iron Sparta secured their 11th league win of the campaign against Bohemians last time out thanks to two unanswered goals from Veljko Brimancevic and Lukas Sadilek.
Rangers probable starting lineup: Butland, Tavernier, Goldson, Balogun, Yilmaz, Cantwell, Lundstram, Wright, Lammers, Sima, Danilo
Sparta Prague probable starting lineup: Vindahl-Jensen, Vitik, Panak, Sorensen, Preciado, Sadilek, Kairinen, Rynes, Pesek, Kuchta, Birmancevic
Rangers
| Opponents | Score |
| Hearts | 1-3 (W) |
| Dundee FC | 0-5 (W) |
| Hearts | 2-1 (W) |
| Sparta Prague | 0-0 (D) |
| Hibernian | 4-0 (W) |
Sparta Prague
| Opponents | Score |
| Bohemians | 2-0 (W) |
| Bohemians | 1-2 (W) |
| Mlada Boleslav | 3-1 (L) |
| Rangers | 0-0 (D) |
| Ceske Budejovice | 4-0 (W) |
| Last 5 match-results | Score |
| Sparta Prague draw Rangers | 0-0 |
| Rangers beat Sparta Prague | 2-0 |
| Sparta Prague beat Rangers | 1-0 |
| Rangers beat Sparta Prague | 2-1 |
| Sparta Prague beat Rangers | 1-0 |
The Europa League fixture between Rangers and Sparta Prague will take place at Ibrox Stadium on Friday at 1:30 am IST.
| Rangers vs Sparta Prague | Key Details |
| Date | November 9 (UK) |
| Venue | Ibrox Stadium |
| kickoff time in UK | 8:00 pm (Thursday) |
| Kickoff time in Czech Republic | 9:00 pm (Thursday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 1:30 am (Friday) |
Football fans in Czech Republic can catch the live action via CT Sport. Meanwhile, football fans in UK can watch the match on TNT Sports 3, discovery + App and discovery +.
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