Rangers host Jagiellonia Bialystok on Thursday night knowing a win by two clear goals would overturn their 2-1 first-leg deficit and send them into the Europa League league phase. The winners will be clear favourites against Iberia 1999, who edged Larne in extra time on Tuesday, and Derek McInnes is still seeking his first victory as Rangers manager after three games without a win.
McInnes under pressure
McInnes has a squad with only four fit defenders, no left back, and is without his £20 million rated striker. The new manager's side have not kept a clean sheet this term, and the Poles could nick a key away goal. However, the Rangers board hired McInnes to handle these moments, and he is expected to forge a siege mentality within the dressing room.
Writers' predictions
Record Sport writers are unanimous in predicting a Rangers victory, though some expect it to go to extra time. Andy Newport predicts Rangers 2-0, Keith Jackson 3-1, Gavin Berry 3-1 after extra time, Craig Swan 2-1, Michael Gannon 3-1, and Fraser Wilson 3-1 after extra time. All believe Rangers have enough to get the better of the Polish opposition, even if it takes the full 120 minutes.
