What is the best bet for Rangers vs Athletic Club?

Based on AI analysis, the best bet is 'X2' at odds of 1.36.

What are the latest odds for Rangers vs Athletic Club?

The latest odds are: Home Win - 3.05, Draw - 3.4, Away Win - 2.27.

What is the predicted total goals (Under/Over) for Rangers vs Athletic Club?

Our AI predicts the best bet for total goals in this match is 'under 3.5' goals. The available odds for this selection are 1.32.

What is the best 1X2 betting tip for Rangers vs Athletic Club?

Our AI-powered prediction suggests that the best 1X2 bet for this match is '2'. The available odds for this selection are 2.27.

What is the predicted final score for Rangers vs Athletic Club?

Our AI predicts a final score of 1:2.

What is the predicted halftime score for Rangers vs Athletic Club?

Our AI predicts the halftime score will be .

What is the expected ball possession for Rangers vs Athletic Club?

Our AI predicts Rangers will have 44% possession, while Athletic Club will have 56% possession.

How many shots are expected in Rangers vs Athletic Club?

The total number of shots is expected to be 26, with Rangers taking 13 shots and Athletic Club taking 13 shots.

How many corners are predicted in Rangers vs Athletic Club?

The match is expected to have a total of 8 corners, with Rangers earning 4 corners and Athletic Club earning 4 corners.

What is the predicted number of yellow cards for Rangers vs Athletic Club?

According to our AI prediction, this match is expected to have a total of 4 yellow cards. Rangers is projected to receive 3 yellow cards, while Athletic Club is expected to receive 1 yellow cards.

What is the squad value of Rangers before the match against Athletic Club?

The current estimated market value of Rangers is €79.45m. This reflects the financial strength of their squad before facing Athletic Club.

What is the squad value of Athletic Club before the match against Rangers?

The current estimated market value of Athletic Club is €367.00m. This represents their squad’s financial standing before playing against Rangers.

How many goals are expected in the first half of Rangers vs Athletic Club?

Our AI predicts that the first half of Rangers vs Athletic Club will have a total of 0 goals, based on the predicted halftime score of .

How many total goals are expected in Rangers vs Athletic Club?

According to our AI prediction, the match between Rangers and Athletic Club is expected to have a total of 3 goals, based on the predicted full-time score of 1:2.

Rangers vs Athletic Club Prediction

Finished

World

UEFA Europa League

Rangers

€79.45m

10 Apr20:00

0 : 0

Athletic Club

€367.00m

Preview

Rangers vs Athletic Club Prediction UEFA Europa League

The Glasgow air crackles with anticipation as Rangers prepare to host Athletic Club in a Europa League quarterfinal that feels like a collision of two footballing philosophies. Fresh off a euphoric 2-3 Old Firm victory over Celtic—a result priced at a staggering 5.1—the Gers ride a wave of momentum into this tie. But standing in their way is a Basque giant with a €367m squad valuation, dwarfing Rangers’ €79.45m. The bookmakers smell blood: Athletic are favorites at 2.27, while Rangers’ home win sits at 3.05. Yet if this season has taught us anything, it’s that Ibrox under the lights is where logic often goes to die.

The Tactical Chessboard: Possession vs Passion

Rangers’ recent form reads like a thriller novel—dramatic, unpredictable, and occasionally chaotic. Their Old Firm win was a masterclass in counter-punching, but the stats reveal vulnerabilities. Against Celtic, they managed just 44% possession and fewer shots on target. Athletic Club, by contrast, are expected to dominate the ball (56% possession projected) with the same shot volume (13 attempts) but sharper precision (5 on target vs Rangers’ 3). This isn’t just a match; it’s a stylistic tug-of-war.

Where the Game Could Be Won (or Lost)

Discipline may tip the scales. Rangers picked up three yellows in their last outing, while Athletic kept their cool with just one. In a tight European tie, set-pieces and defensive lapses often decide fates—and with both teams earning four corners apiece last game, dead-ball situations could be pivotal. Our AI model leans toward an Athletic win or draw (X2 at 1.36, 3.0/10 confidence), predicting a 1-2 scoreline with the Basques leading at halftime. The under 3.5 goals bet (1.32) feels prudent, too; despite the Europa League’s 55% trend of matches exceeding 2.5 goals, this one has the makings of a tense, tactical grind.

The Bigger Picture: History vs Hierarchy

Home teams win 50.5% of Europa League matches, but Athletic’s financial muscle and technical pedigree suggest they’re built to disrupt that trend. Rangers’ xG (expected goals) metrics have been inconsistent, and their defensive shape can fracture under sustained pressure—something the Basque side excels at creating. Yet Ibrox is a fortress for a reason. The crowd will roar, the pitch will feel smaller, and Rangers’ knack for defying odds (remember that 5.1 away win at Celtic Park?) means complacency is Athletic’s biggest enemy.

Our AI’s 2.27 away-win tip (2.0/10 confidence) isn’t just a cold calculation—it’s a nod to Athletic’s ability to exploit Rangers’ transitional gaps. But football isn’t played on spreadsheets. This is a story of passion, pride, and the unpredictable magic of European nights. Will Rangers summon another Ibrox miracle, or will Athletic’s class carve a path to the semifinals? One thing’s certain: the stakes couldn’t be higher.

The Tactical Chessboard: Possession vs Passion

Where the Game Could Be Won (or Lost)

The Bigger Picture: History vs Hierarchy

AI Predictions

Best Tip

The best betting football prediction for Rangers vs Athletic Club

X2 -278

Athletic Club to win or draw with odds of -278

3/10

1x2 Tip

2 127

Athletic Club is expected to win with odds of 127

2/10

Total Goals

Under 3.5 -313

No more than 3 goals will be scored in the match

3/10

Both Teams To Score

Yes -135

Both teams are expected to score

1/10

Bet Builder Tip

X2&U4.5 -169

Away win/draw and under 4.5 goals

1/10

Both Teams To Score

Correct Score

1:2

Stats Predictions

44%

Ball Possession

56%

Total Shots

Shots on Goal

Shots Off Goal

Corners

Yellow Cards

Average / Match

3.6

Total Goals

2.4

1.8

Goals Scored

1.7

1.8

Goals Against

0.7

51%

Possession

52%

15.8

Total Shots

15.4

6.6

Shots on Goal

5.3

5.5

Shots off Goal

10.9

Fouls

6.3

Corners

4.8

1.9

Offsides

1.2

2.13

Yellow Cards

1.7

Red Cards

0.1

408

Total Passes

427

Overview Last 10 Matches

Wins

Over 1.5 Goals

Over 2.5 Goals

Over 3.5 Goals

Both Teams Scored

Unexpected Wins

Unexpected Loses

Head to Head

0 - 1 - 1

Bilbao

^17-Apr-25

2:0

Rangers

Recent Matches of Rangers

15 Dec		Rangers.	-	Hibernian.
11 Dec	L	Ferencvaros.	2:1	Rangers.

Recent Matches Of Bilbao

14 Dec	L	Celta Vigo.	2:0	Ath Bilbao.
10 Dec	D	Ath Bilbao.	0:0	PSG.

World - UEFA Europa League

	Team	Matches	Goals	Points
1	Lazio	8	17-5	19
2	Athletic Club	8	15-7	19
3	Manchester Uni	8	16-9	18
4	Tottenham	8	17-9	17
5	Eintracht Fran	8	14-10	16
6	Lyon	8	16-8	15
7	Olympiakos Pir	8	9-3	15
8	Rangers	8	16-10	14
9	Bodo/Glimt	8	14-11	14
10	Anderlecht	8	14-12	14
11	FCSB	8	10-9	14
12	Ajax	8	16-8	13
13	Real Sociedad	8	13-9	13
14	Galatasaray	8	19-16	13
15	AS Roma	8	10-6	12
16	Plzen	8	13-12	12
17	Ferencvarosi T	8	15-15	12
18	FC Porto	8	13-11	11
19	AZ Alkmaar	8	13-13	11
20	FC Midtjylland	8	9-9	11
21	Union St. Gill	8	8-8	11
22	PAOK	8	12-10	10
23	Twente	8	8-9	10
24	Fenerbahce	8	9-11	10
25	SC Braga	8	9-12	10
26	IF Elfsborg	8	9-14	10
27	1899 Hoffenhei	8	11-14	9
28	Besiktas	8	10-15	9
29	Maccabi Tel Av	8	8-17	6
30	Slavia Praha	8	7-11	5
31	Malmo FF	8	10-17	5
32	Rīgas FS	8	6-13	5
33	Ludogorets	8	4-11	4
34	Dynamo Kyiv	8	5-18	4
35	Nice	8	7-16	3
36	Qarabag	8	6-20	3