AliousSupercomputer Tips Braga to Sink Rangers as Europa League Pressure Mounts on Rohl
A statistical projection has forecast the outcome of the Europa League showdown between Rangers and Braga, intensifying the scrutiny on Danny Rohl as he attempts to reverse Rangers’ dreadful European fortunes ahead of Thursday night’s fixture.
Although Rohl has been praised for his meticulous match preparation and his bold switch to a 3-5-2 formation — a setup that has unsettled numerous Scottish defences — the harsh reality remains that Rangers are languishing in 36th position in the Europa League after suffering defeat in all four of their opening matches. Braga now arrives as the next major test for a team already battling low confidence on the continental stage.
Even though Rangers managed to grind out a 2–1 win over Livingston last weekend, failing to claim victory against Braga could be disastrous.
**Braga seen as strong favourites**
The Portuguese side have enjoyed a strong start to their European campaign, collecting three wins from their first four games and now occupying 5th in the table. Their 2–0 triumph over Celtic on October 2 stands out as a warning sign — and Braga now look set to secure another impressive result, this time at Ibrox.
Opta’s predictive supercomputer suggests that Rangers are likely to face further disappointment at home. Historically, Rangers have actually fared well against Braga — winning three of their previous four meetings — most notably in their 2022 quarter-final duel. After losing the first leg 1–0 away, Rangers roared back at Ibrox with a 3–1 victory inspired by a double from James Tavernier, a night that reignited belief among the Ibrox faithful.
Rohl, however, has yet to experience such a defining European moment, and the stadium has not had a euphoric continental evening for quite some time. Defeat here would almost certainly extinguish Rangers’ playoff ambitions — only a full three-point haul can keep them alive statistically.
**Qualification scenario grows dire**
During the 2024–25 campaign, Rangers secured automatic entry to the round of 16 by claiming 14 points from their eight matches. This season, only 12 points remain available from their final fixtures, and that perfect tally would be required just to force their way into contention.
Last season, Fenerbahce claimed 24th place with 10 points and a –2 goal difference, while Braga and Elfsborg also reached 10 points but failed to progress due to weaker goal differentials.
The target for Rangers is clear: they need a minimum of 11 points — meaning they must be flawless from this point onward if they hope to keep their European journey alive. The stakes could not be higher, and anything short of victory against Braga may spell the end of their campaign.
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