Glasgow Rangers have been performing well in the Europa League, with their only setback being a 1-4 loss to Lyon during the group stage. They also drew 1-1 with Olympiakos but secured three victories, including an impressive 1-4 win over Nice two weeks ago.
These results have placed them 8th in the standings, positioning them as strong contenders for a spot in the round of 16.
After their victory against Nice, Rangers maintained their solid form with wins over St. Johnstone (0-1) and Kilmarnock (6-0). They are now preparing to face Ross County in the Premiership, where they currently sit 3rd in the Scottish league, although they trail rivals Celtic by 11 points in the title race.
Tottenham, on the other hand, has had an inconsistent Europa League campaign, recording three wins, one draw, and one loss. After starting with three straight victories, they suffered a 3-2 loss to Galatasaray and a 2-2 draw with AS Roma in their most recent matches.
In the Premier League, Spurs have struggled, sitting 10th after drawing 1-1 with Fulham and losing 1-0 to Bournemouth. They also played Chelsea last Sunday.
For this match, Rangers will be missing several key players. Forward Matondo, who has scored twice in the league, is injured and ineligible for this competition. Forward Cortes, on loan from Lens, has only made three appearances for Rangers and will also miss out.
Midfielder Lawrence, with five goals (including two in the Europa League), and right-back Kasanwirjo, who missed the Nice match, are also unavailable. Despite these absences, Rangers will still rely on players like Dessers, who has scored 12 goals in all competitions, midfielder Bajrami, and captain Tavernier, who has five assists.
Tottenham will be without their starting goalkeeper Vicario, who is sidelined with an ankle injury. Forster is expected to replace him, having started the last three Europa League matches. Central defenders Romero and van de Ven are also likely to miss out, along with forward Richarlison, who has been dealing with injuries, and French forward Odobert.
The young winger Moore, just 17 years old, is also expected to be unavailable. Johnson, who scored in the draw against AS Roma, has netted three Europa League goals and 10 in total this season. Although Son and Solanke have not been as impactful recently, they remain important attacking options. Young striker Lankshear will return after serving a suspension.
Prediction
Tottenham has struggled on the road, with no wins in their last ten Premier League away games and seven losses during this stretch. Rangers, in contrast, have been strong at home, winning 12 of their last 16 Europa League matches at Ibrox, making them the favorites for this match.
Prediction: Rangers 3-1 Tottenham
