In a showdown between two European giants on Thursday evening, Rangers will travel to Istanbul when they meet Fenerbahce for their Europa League first-leg battle.
While Jose Mourinho might find himself at the heart of a real controversy behind the scenes in Istanbul, the Yellow Canaries are enjoying what has been a real purple patch and Fenerbahce will be confident of claiming an early advantage here.
Parting ways with Philippe Clement last week, Rangers are enduring what has been a recent wobble and the Scottish heavyweights will be bracing themselves for a stern examination away from Ibrox.
With the Europa League Round of 16 officially getting underway on Thursday evening, we have taken a glance at some of the most appealing Fenerbahce vs Rangers Bet Builder Tips.
Mourinho’s men looking to lay down an early marker
Although Fenerbahce might currently sit four points adrift of arch-rivals Galatasaray and top spot in the Super Lig standings, Mourinho’s men do appear to be hitting top gear at a crucial time.
Extending on their Europa League adventure last month as they claimed a thumping 5-2 aggregate victory against Anderlecht, Thursday’s hosts have their sights set on mounting a genuine European charge this season.
Keeping up their recent flurry last weekend as they cruised their way to a 3-0 romp against Antalyaspor, Fenerbahce are unbeaten in all of their previous 18 appearances across all competitions – a run that stems all the way back to December 11th.
Smelling a real opportunity when they turn their attention back to Europa League duties on Thursday evening, the former Manchester United boss has seen his squad gain a reputation for their continued dominance on home soil.
Including a 3-0 victory against Anderlecht on February 13th, the Yellow Canaries have won all of their last six consecutive matchups in Istanbul by an aggregate score of 20-5.
Bet Builder Tip: Fenerbahce win @ 7/10 with 1xBet
En Nesyri to extend on his remarkable flurry
Dreaming of the chance to claim a first domestic crown since 2014 this season, Fenerbahce’s attacking talisman will certainly have a leading role to play across all fronts.
While Youssef En Nesyri might have only arrived in Istanbul last summer, the Moroccan ace has continued on a record-breaking romp and has further underlined his status as one of Europe’s ultimate marksmen.
Once again finding the net against Antalyaspor last weekend, the former Sevilla star has recorded 17 goals across all competitions since opening the New Year.
Likewise, getting on the scoresheet in each of Fenerbahce’s two knockout stage showdowns against Anderlecht last month, En Nesyri has also ed six goals in his 10 Europa League appearances so far this season.
With only one player among Turkey’s elite notching more domestic strikes this year, it should also be highlighted that Fenerbahce’s striking sensation has found the net in all of his previous six consecutive showdowns in Istanbul.
Bet Builder Tip: Youssef En Nesyri over 1.5 shots on target @ 1/1 with BetUS
Another tough task for Rangers
Parting ways with Clement last week, Rangers have come under a huge amount of scrutiny this season and Thursday’s guests have once again shown some real issues over the past month.
Falling to a 2-1 loss at home against Motherwell last weekend, the Blues find themselves sat 16 points adrift of Old Firm rivals Celtic and interim boss Barry Ferguson has a real job on his hands at Ibrox.
Shockingly crashing out of the Scottish Cup on February 9th following an infamous 1-0 loss at the hands of Championship outfit Queen’s Park, Rangers have lost three of their previous five domestic matchups across all competitions.
With their recent issues underlined by a 2-0 defeat against St. Mirren last month, Rangers have also shown some worrying defensive issues.
Suffering late heartbreak at the hands of Premier League giants Manchester United on January 23rd as they signed off their group stage campaign with a 2-1 loss, Ferguson’s interim squad are once again pencilled in as a real underdog contender here.
Bet Builder Tip: Mohamed Diomande to be shown a card @ 21/10 with Dachbet
Fenerbahce vs Rangers Bet Builder Tips
- Fenerbahce win
- Youssef En Nesyri over 1.5 shots on target
- Mohamed Diomande to be shown a card
ODDS – 9/1 with Vegas Land
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