Anticipation is building ahead of the clash between Rangers and Lyon at Ibrox, with many expecting a tight contest. The last time these two teams met in this tournament, Lyon emerged victorious with a 2-0 win, and they are tipped to repeat that success this time around.

Despite Rangers getting off to a strong start in the Europa League with a 2-0 win over Malmo, they face a tough challenge against Lyon. After scraping past Hibs in the domestic league, Rangers suffered a defeat to rivals Celtic and were knocked out of the Champions League qualifiers by Dynamo Kyiv. On the other hand, Lyon started their European campaign with a 2-0 win over Olympiacos and followed it up with a 2-1 victory against Toulouse in Ligue 1.

One key factor in Lyon’s favor is their impressive away record in the Europa League, having won their last six road games in the competition. This, combined with their previous success against Rangers, makes them the value selection for many pundits.

While Rangers have a strong home record in Europe, Lyon are expected to edge this encounter. Betting on Lyon in the draw no bet market could be a smart move for those looking to back the away team.

As one football enthusiast succinctly put it, “Joy possible for visitors in for the away team is the pick.” Fans will be eagerly awaiting the outcome of this intriguing matchup at Ibrox.