Jablonec vs Rangers prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
In the Conference League qualification final on August 27, 2026, the second leg between Jablonec and Rangers will take place. The visitors just need to avoid defeat.
Jablonec vs Rangers: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Jablonec nad Nisou finished fifth in the national championship for the second consecutive time and lost in the cup final. Domestically, they currently have a perfect record, winning three games in a row. In the Conference League, after losing 2-3 to Varazdin, they won 2-0 at home. It was more comfortable against RFS: 2-0 at home and 2-1 in Latvia.
The Glasgow giants, after a tough start to the 2025/2026 season, even had a shot at the title in spring. Ultimately, they finished third, losing out in the Premiership not only to Celtic but also to Hearts. So far, they have only managed a draw with Dundee United and lost to Hibernian, with a big win over St. Mirren only coming in the League Cup. In the Europa League, after a 1-2 defeat at Jagiellonia, the Scots could only manage a draw at home.
Switching to the Conference League, the Scots hosted the Czechs at home. After taking the lead, they were reduced to ten men, but still managed to defend a 1-0 victory.
Previous Matches: Jablonec vs Rangers
This is the first ever meeting between the teams – not even a friendly has taken place before.
Some believe the hosts can get revenge. However, the visitors will be focused on maintaining a 0-0 result – it's worth betting on "total goals under 2.5" (odds – 1.82).
Jablonec vs Rangers: Key Statistics and Trends
- Jablonec have won three qualification matches in a row
- On average, Jablonec score 1.67 goals and concede 0.33 goals per match
- 33% of Jablonec matches finish with both teams scoring and the average goals per match is 2.0
- Rangers have not won in the Europa League – one defeat and one draw
- The club averages two goals scored per game and concedes 1.13
Jablonec vs Rangers: Probable Starting Lineups
Rangers play a 1-4-3-3 formation (probable lineup): Pandur, Penrice, Macagna, Fernandez, Sterling, Chukwuani, Neil, Dragojevic, Gassama, Naderi, Yokota. Devlin was sent off in the previous match.
Jablonec play a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Hanus – Slama, Pavlovic, Tekiaszki, Cedido – Nebyla, Sedlacek – Polidar, Sukhan, Chanturishvili – Djawo
Follow the Conference League qualification standings and track your team's form before placing a bet on the next match.