Busy schedule may count against Rangers

Europa League
BT Sport 3, 8pm Thursday

Rangers moved to the top of Group G after winning 3-1 at home to Rapid Vienna earlier this month but they look vulnerable favourites when Spartak Moscow visit Ibrox.

There is plenty of harmony in the Gers’ camp with the team churning out good results across three competitions.

They are fifth in the Ladbrokes Premiership, just five points behind leaders Hearts, and have a Betfred Cup semi-final against Aberdeen to look forward to on Sunday.

All successful teams have to adjust to busy schedules but Rangers, just four months into Steven Gerrard’s tenure, may be slightly exposed.

Spartak are looking for a response after sacking manager Massimo Carrera and they look overpriced with the draw no bet.

Recommendation
Spartak draw no bet
1pt 11-8 Sky Bet

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Team news
Rangers
Borna Barisic (hamstring) and Ryan Jack (knock) are available but Scott Arfield (hamstring) is a doubt.

Spartak Moscow
Luiz Adriano completes his suspension and Samuel Gigot (knee) is out.

Key stat
Rangers have kept only two clean sheets in their last 11 fixtures.

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