NK Osijek vs Rangers FC, Europe 2018-19 2ND QUALIFYING ROUND
Overview
Match Preview
NK Osijek vs Rangers FC — Europe .
- NK Osijek 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Rangers FC 8 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Krzysztof Jakubik
- Referee Pawel Gil
- Referee Konrad Sapela
- Referee Marcin Borkowski
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olympique Lyonnais | 8 | 21 |
| 2 | Aston Villa FC | 8 | 21 |
| 3 | FC Midtjylland | 8 | 19 |
| 4 | Real Betis Balompié | 8 | 17 |
| 5 | FC Porto | 8 | 17 |
| 6 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 8 | 17 |
| 7 | SC Freiburg | 8 | 17 |
| 8 | AS Roma | 8 | 16 |
| 9 | KRC Genk | 8 | 16 |
| 10 | Bologna FC 1909 | 8 | 15 |
| 11 | VfB Stuttgart | 8 | 15 |
| 12 | Ferencvárosi TC | 8 | 15 |
| 13 | Nottingham Forest FC | 8 | 14 |
| 14 | FC Viktoria Plzeň | 8 | 14 |
| 15 | FK Crvena Zvezda | 8 | 14 |
| 16 | RC Celta de Vigo | 8 | 13 |
| 17 | PAOK Thessaloniki FC | 8 | 12 |
| 18 | Lille OSC | 8 | 12 |
| 19 | Fenerbahçe SK | 8 | 12 |
| 20 | Panathinaikos AO | 8 | 12 |
| 21 | Celtic FC | 8 | 11 |
| 22 | PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad | 8 | 10 |
| 23 | GNK Dinamo Zagreb | 8 | 10 |
| 24 | SK Brann | 8 | 9 |
| 25 | BSC Young Boys | 8 | 9 |
| 26 | SK Sturm Graz | 8 | 7 |
| 27 | FCSB Bukarest | 8 | 7 |
| 28 | Go Ahead Eagles | 8 | 7 |
| 29 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 8 | 6 |
| 30 | FC Basel 1893 | 8 | 6 |
| 31 | FC Red Bull Salzburg | 8 | 6 |
| 32 | Rangers FC | 8 | 4 |
| 33 | OGC Nice | 8 | 3 |
| 34 | FC Utrecht | 8 | 1 |
| 35 | Malmo FF | 8 | 1 |
| 36 | Maccabi Tel Aviv FC | 8 | 1 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jul | Rangers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Jul | CS Petrocub Hincesti | H | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Jul | CS Petrocub Hincesti | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jul | NK Osijek | A | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Jul | FK Shkupi Skopje | A | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Jul | FK Shkupi Skopje | H | 2–0 | W |
| 13 Dec | Leicester Road FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 04 Dec | Leicester Road FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 15 Nov | Aberdeen FC | H | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' NK Osijek have kicked off against Rangers FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' NK Osijek are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Rangers FC backline.
- 10' It’s high time Zoran Zekic made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 15' Rangers FC have won 803 goals from 412 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 18' What a moment for Alfredo Morelos! That strike on 18 puts his side firmly in control.
- 23' Rangers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 28' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ryan Jack made 412 appearances and scored 13 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 33' Rangers FC is showing some good football. However, Rangers FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 38' It is a cagey affair so far. NK Osijek in their trying to find a way past Rangers FC's compact .
- 43' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 46' NK Osijek manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Petar Bockaj is hanging Tomislav Sorsa on the field on 46 minute.
- 51' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both NK Osijek and Rangers FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 56' A quiet spell here at . NK Osijek seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 59' The referee shows NK Osijek player a Yellow card on 59.
- 61' It’s a booking for NK Osijek player. Domagoj Pusic gets a Yellow card.
- 61' Dmytro Lyopa is ready to make an impact after coming on for Benedikt Mioc at the 61 minute mark.
- 66' Jon Flanagan is having his name booked by the referee on 66.
- 68' Jamie Murphy makes way for Josh Windass at the 68 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rangers FC.
- 73' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 78' Rangers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ross McCrorie is hanging Ovie Ejaria on the field on 78 minute.
- 80' The NK Osijek manager makes a substitution. Domagoj Pusic departs to be replaced by Haris Hajradinovic.
- 85' NK Osijek seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 87' It’s a booking for NK Osijek player. Ezekiel Henty gets a Yellow card.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Dmytro Lyopa on 90 minutes.
- 90' Rangers FC make a change. Alfredo Morelos trudges off to be replaced by Glenn Middleton on 90 minutes.
- Rangers FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
NK Osijek Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 3
- 22
- 21
-
5
Benedik Mioc ↓ Dmytro Lopa 61'
- 20
- 2
-
17
Tomislav Sorsa ↓ Petar Bockaj 46'
- 23
- 24
- 45
Bench
-
10
Dmytro Lopa ↑ 61'
-
30
Haris Hajradinovic ↑ 80'
- 25
- 28
- 4
- 6
-
12
Petar Bockaj ↑ 46'
Coach
Zoran Zekic
Rangers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 15
-
10
Ovie Ejaria ↓ Ross McCrorie 78'
- 26
- 6
- 23
- 1
-
7
Jamie Murphy ↓ Josh Windass 68'
- 19
- 8
- 2
Bench
-
11
Josh Windass ↑ 68'
- 25
- 22
- 21
-
17
Ross McCrorie ↑ 78'
- 16
-
40
Glenn Middleton ↑ 90'
Coach
Steven Gerrard
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Nikola Katic | 1 |
| Alfredo Morelos | 1 |
| Connor Goldson | 1 |
Head to Head
NK Osijek Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.91
NK Osijek xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.06
Rangers FC xG
I would bet for:
Rangers FC or Draw 70% + Under 2.5 goals 68%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rangers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.97
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 1.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 2.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 3.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
NK Osijek or Draw
63%
Draw or Rangers FC
70%
NK Osijek or Rangers FC
67%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Rangers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
16.4%
1 – 1
14.4%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
11.3%
0 – 2
7.5%
1 – 2
7%
2 – 1
5.9%
2 – 0
5.4%
2 – 2
3.3%
0 – 3
2.6%
1 – 3
2.5%
3 – 1
1.8%
Asian Handicap — NK Osijek
| Handicap | NK Osijek covers | Push | Rangers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 8% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 18% | 71% |
| -0.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 22% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
NK Osijek keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
41%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.