PSV vs Rangers

Leg 1: Johan Bakayoko Over 1.5 Shots

  • This season under Bosz, Johan Bakayoko has been a fixture in the starting lineup, usually occupying the right-wing forward position in either a 4-3-3 or a 4-2-3-1 formation.
  • In his six competitive outings this season, Johan Bakayoko has averaged three shots per 90 minutes, managing to take at least one shot in every match.
  • Based on this season's performances, Bakayoko appears to favour shooting even when better options are on the table, and he's adept at cutting inside to carve out space for a shot.
  •  Against Rangers mid-week he got off four shots in total
  • There’s also a good chance he gets a full 90 here, he’s played almost the entirety of all PSV’s important games this season and considering his attacking output Bosz likely keeps him out there.

Leg 2: Both teams to score: Yes

  • Given that this is the second leg of a Champions League qualifier, the dynamics of the game are likely to open up, especially if there's an early goal to break the deadlock.
  • Under Bosz's management this season, matches have seen an average of 3.33 goals per 90 minutes, with his PSV squad scoring at least twice in every encounter except for the Super Cup showdown against Feyenoord, where they registered 1.45 expected goals (xG).
  • Since 2021, Rangers have played seven away games in the UCL, including qualifiers, and have managed to keep just one clean sheet while conceding two or more goals in five of those matches.
  • Rangers are also likely to contribute to the goal tally, especially given PSV's injury woes at centre-back. Boscagli and Ramalho are not fully fit and may not even make the starting lineup.
  • Additionally, Rangers have scored in 32 of the 35 games under Michael Beale's management, and this season they're averaging an impressive 2.4 expected goals (xG) per 90 minutes across all competitions, along with 17.9 attempts per game.