Rangers vs Viktoria Plzen Match Overview – 05.08.2025

Rangers hosts Viktoria Plzen at the Ibrox in Glasgow in one of the most interesting clashes from the Champions League’s third qualifying round. Both teams are worthy of participating in the competition’s playoffs, but only one will reach this phase of the most prestigious European tournament. Let’s preview it in our Make profit from soccer betting tips guide.

In the previous round of the Champions League qualifiers, Rangers did the job against Panathinaikos. The Gers had a tough test against one of the biggest Greek clubs, but managed to progress after a decisive 2-0 win at home at the Ibrox.

Meanwhile Viktoria Plzen surprisingly lost the first match against Servette at home, but the Czech side managed to progress after a crucial 3-1 win on Swiss soil.

Rangers News & Analysis

During the weekend Rangers kicked off their campaign in the Scottish Premiership. Russell Martin’s team didn’t have the best result, though – a 1-1 draw against Motherwell away from home. James Tavernier opened the score for Rangers, but the hosts managed to equalise after a late goal from Longelo in the 87th minute.

Now Rangers’ manager Russell Martin has to analyse what went wrong against Motherwell – the clash against Viktoria Plzen will be even harder. He could make some changes in the line-up as well – Dessers, Bajrami, Barron and Cortes could all start against the Czech side.

Viktoria Plzen News & Analysis

Viktoria Plzen had a scare against Servette in the previous round of the Champions League qualifiers. Miroslav Koubek’s team managed to show its true face in the second leg, though – a game they won by 3-1 in Servette. They conceded the first goal, but turned it around with goals from Spacil, Vydra and Durosinmi.

Matej Vydra remains one of the most reliable strikers in Viktoria’s squad. A 33-years old veteran, Vydra is a player with 46 matches for the national team. His career went through teams like Udinese, Watford and West Bromwich Albion which makes him one of the club’s stars. His goal instincts will be crucial against Rangers as well.

Rangers vs Viktoria Plzen Betting Predictions

Both Teams to Score;
Over 2.5 Goals;
1X;

Head-to-Head Matches

Rangers and Viktoria Plzen didn’t have any games against each other so far.

Betting Verdict

Playing at the Ibrox give Rangers some valuable advantage in this first leg against Viktoria Plzen in the Champions League. The Gers know how to use it so for the Czech side it won’t be an easy task to hurt them.

On the other side, Viktoria Plzen did better away from home against Servette in the previous round. Miroslav Koubek’s team have enough European experience to get a positive result before the second leg in Plzen. But let’s see – it won’t be easy for them, too. Thank you for staying with us and our Make profit from soccer betting tips guide!