Brann vs Rangers Prediction: Back Brann to keep up good home form

New Rangers boss Danny Rohl faces a baptism of fire as he leads his under-pressure players into a must-win match in Norway. The match kicks-off at 17:45 and will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 2 in the UK.

Betfred’s Scottish Football writer Frank Monkhouse walks you through the form of both teams before settling on his best bets in Thursday’s clash as we go through his Brann vs Rangers Predictions...

*For all of our Football Odds then head on over to betfred.com

Round three of the Europa League begins in Norway, where Brann play Rangers. The home team enter 17th in the pile with three points on the board and take heart from a hard-earned 1-0 over Utrecht in Bergen earlier this month.

Freyr Alexandersson’s team know back-to-back home victories would seriously improve their chances of playing knockout football early next year.

Rangers play their first match under Danny Rohl, who was eventually chosen to replace Russell Martin.

The former Bayern Munich and Germany assistant was last in charge of Sheffield Wednesday and took the job in Glasgow after Steven Gerrard and Kevin Muscat walked away from the negotiating table. He’s far from a popular figure, but knows a win on Thursday would go some way to silencing his many doubters.

Match Odds

The pre-match betting odds available on the Betfred app tell fans to prepare for a fiercely competitive 90 minutes as both teams seek a vital three points. The locals are favourites after losing 2-1 to Lille in France and bouncing back to beat Utrecht by a single goal.

They hammered Haugesund 4-1 at Brann Stadion on Saturday in the Norwegian Eliteserien, and Betfred traders offer a tempting 6/5 on the Pride of Bergen winning again. Happy to sit on the fence? The draw is 5/2, and that’s sure to attract attention.

A painfully long and embarrassing search for Martin’s replacement ended this week when seemingly third-choice Rohl accepted the SOS to take over as manager at Ibrox.

Fans watched on in disbelief as both Gerrard and Muscat withdrew from the process, leaving the light blues scrambling for a leader. The visitors salvaged a point when drawing 2-2 with Dundee United at Ibrox on Saturday, meaning they remain without a home win so far this season.

Will Thursday herald an exciting new dawn? The away win is 9/4.

*You can see all of our Brann vs Rangers Odds and betting markets over on betfred.com

Over 2.5 goals

Our first bet in Norway’s second-largest city is for Brann vs Rangers to produce more than two goals from both teams combined. You’ll find that in the total goals market on the Betfred app and site.

With this approach, the final score, match-winner and goalscorers aren’t important. A 3-0 home win pays the same as a 2-2 draw. As long as we see three or more goals, you’ll boost your betting balance.

A bet on over 2.5 goals would’ve landed you a profit when Rangers fought back to draw 2-2 with Dundee United in Govan on Saturday. It was also the correct approach when the home team blasted their way to that 4-1 win here at the weekend.

Gers have played three times already this month, losing 2-1 to Sturm Graz, drawing 1-1 with Falkirk, and ending 2-2 with the Terrors. Brann beat Haugesund 4-1, lost 3-0 to Viking, and beat Utrecht 1-0. With two strong attacks and fragile defences, we’re on over 2.5 goals.

Brann Win

Will the inexperienced but well-schooled Rohl be the man to turn things around in Glasgow? Critics say he’s too young and hasn’t managed a club anywhere near the size of Rangers. They believe he’ll crumble under the pressure of high expectations.

Supporters argue he comes with an impressive pedigree and is a modern coach who can get the best out of the current Gers squad. The truth is, it’s just too early to say.

With so many question marks hanging over the Rangers team, coaching staff, hierarchy, and form, it’s best to avoid taking any chances. We’ll wait and see how Rohl’s appointment impacts Rangers, but in the meantime, let’s side with the more settled team.

We’re backing a local side with a Europa League win already under their belt and a squad coming in on the back of an impressive weekend victory. Add Brann to your midweek accumulators.

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Frank Monkhouse Scottish Football P/L

25/26 Season:

• Points Placed: 59
• Points Returned: 37.70
• P/L: -21.30

24/25 Season:

• Points Placed: 257
• Points Returned: 252.25
• P/L: -4.75

Frank Monkhouse covers Scottish Football for us here at Betfred Insights. You can check out all of his work along with that of the rest of our Football Betting Tips desk on our main Football page...