Aris Limassol vs Rangers: Europa League tips and odds

Our betting expert has three Aris Limassol vs Rangers tips for the Europa League Group C match at the Alphamega Stadium on Thursday (kick-off, 5.45pm BST). Scroll down to see the analysis behind his selections.

Aris Limassol vs Rangers betting tips

• Rangers-Rangers half-time/full-time @ 15/8 with BetUK
• Cyriel Dessers to score @ 9/5 with BetUK
• Bet builder – Both teams to score, under 2.5 Aris Limassol cards, James Tavernier to have a shot on target @ 9/2 with BetUK

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Rangers have a point to prove

Rangers begin life without manager Michael Beale under the stewardship of Steven Davis on Thursday when they head to Cyprus to take on Aris Limassol in the Europa League.

Despite Beale’s departure, the Gers should be confident after starting their campaign with a win over Real Betis, while LImassol have to overcome some average league form and make up for a defeat by Sparta Prague in their opener.

A 3-1 home league defeat by Aberdeen that created a seven-point gap between the Gers and Celtic proved enough for Beale to lose his job, but Rangers should not be downhearted about their form in Europe.

Admittedly, they were beaten 5-1 by PSV Eindhoven in Champions League qualifying, but a 1-0 home victory against Betis should have given them plenty of confidence and put them in a strong position to make a push for Europa League knockout qualification.

A trip to the Cypriot champions should not be feared, as Aris have failed to catch light so far this term, claiming 11 points from their first six games, which will not be viewed as a strong start.

There will have been a lot of soul-searching at Ibrox this week, so Rangers should get off to a strong start. They have led at half-time in seven of their 14 games this season and they can take an early initiative here, so take them to be winning at half-time and full-time.

Aris Limassol vs Rangers tip 1: Rangers-Rangers half-time/full-time @ 15/8 with BetUK

Nice one, Cyriel

Davis has a lengthy injury list to contend with in his first game in charge and the likely absence of Kemar Roofe and Danilo has created an opportunity for Nigerian striker Cyriel Dessers.

He has been on target twice this season, but has not been afraid to have a go at goal in the last couple of weeks when charged with leading the line for the Gers.

Dessers scored the winner in the 1-0 win over Motherwell and has had a total of seven efforts in his last two outings, four of which are on target so it would not be a surprise if he made his mark again in Cyprus.

Aris Limassol vs Rangers tip 2: Cyriel Dessers to score @ 9/5 with BetUK

Tavernier looks worth a shot

There are three potential elements for a bet builder that pays out at 9/2 with BetUK.

Limassol need to attack after they lost their opening group game with Sparta Prague, but it looks a safe option to go for both teams to score, as Rangers have netted in 18 of their last 20 away matches and will view this as a good opportunity to chalk up a vital second group win.

However, it might not be that lively on the bookings front, so take Aris to receive fewer than three cards. That has happened in nine of their 13 matches this season and in all but one of their seven games in European competition this term.

Finally, go for Rangers full-back and skipper James Tavernier, who is also a prominent free-kick and penalty taker, to have a shot on target.

He scored in both legs of the Champions League qualifier against Servette and also in the 5-1 defeat to PSV Eindhoven.

Aris Limassol vs Rangers tip 3: Bet builder – Both teams to score, under 2.5 Aris Limassol cards, James Tavernier to have a shot on target @ 9/2 with BetUK

Aris Limassol vs Rangers odds

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