Rangers vs. PSV: Time, TV channel, stream, betting odds for Champions League playoff first leg
Rangers’ impressive comebacks in the second leg were a hallmark of their incredible run to the 2022 UEFA Europa League final.
Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s side showed their old tricks in the last round of UEFA Champions League qualifying against Union Saint-Gilloise, coming from a 2-0 away deficit against their Belgian Pro-League club with a 3-0 win at Ibrox bet.
They must find a new formula, with a place in Europe’s premier club competition at stake when Rangers host Dutch giants PSV in the first leg of this play-off round.
Here’s everything you need to know to watch the game as Van Bronckhorst prepares to pit his wits against former international team-mate Ruud van Nistelrooy in the opposing dugout.
MORE: Rangers vs Union Saint-Gilloise live scores, updates, highlights and line-ups from the Champions League qualifier
When is Rangers vs PSV?
Rangers host PSV at Ibrox Stadium in Glasgow, UK. It kicks off Tuesday 16th August at 8pm BST.
| United Kingdom | United States of America | Canada | Australia | |
| date | Tuesday, 16.8 | Tuesday, 16.8 | Tuesday, 16.8 | Wednesday, 08/17 |
| time | 20:00 CET | 15:00 CET | 15:00 CET | 05:00 CET |
Rangers vs PSV predicted lineups
Both sides enjoyed ideal preparation, with Rangers scoring four unanswered goals against St Johnstone in the Scottish Premiership on Saturday. Ryan Kent was rested for the game and will be fresh for PSV while the United States is international James Sands He is expected to recover from an injury.
Rangers predicted starting XI (4-3-3): McLaughlin (GK) – Tavernier, Goldson, Sands, Barisic – Lawrence, Lundstrum, Kamara – Tillman, Colak, Kent.
PSV were in a similarly unbridled mood as they defeated Go Ahead Eagles 5-2. After the decisive goal in extra time against Monaco in the preliminary round, experienced striker Luuk de Jong opened the scoring at the weekend. Teen sensation Xavi Simons then he helped himself to a brace to bid for a start alongside the rumored Manchester United target Cody Gakpo.
PSV predicted starting XI (4-3-3): Benitez (GK) – Mwene, Teze, Obispo, Max – Sangare, Til, Veerman – Simons, De Jong, Gakpo.
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How to watch Rangers vs PSV
| United Kingdom | United States of America | Canada | Australia | |
| TV channel | BT sport 1 | — | — | — |
| stream | BT sport | TUDN | DAZN | Stan sports |
UNITED KINGDOM: Subscription channel BT Sport will show the game in the UK. BT is the exclusive rights holder for the Champions League and Europa League in the country. Viewers can stream games on the BT Sport website and app.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: Champions League games are broadcast by CBS Sports in the US, but not all qualifiers are broadcast. This game is available via TUDN streaming service and app.
Canada: Champions League games are broadcast by DAZN in Canada.
Australia: Champions League matches are broadcast by Stan Sport in Australia.
Rangers vs PSV betting odds
The bookies took this as a true “pick ’em” tie, with little choice between the two sides and expected goals.
| United Kingdom (sky bet) |
United States of America (Draft Kings) |
Canada (sports interaction) |
|
| win rangers | 7/5 | +155 | +149 |
| To draw | 23/10 | +230 | +230 |
| PSV win | 6/4 | +170 | +170 |
| Over 2.5 goals | 10/11 | -115 | -115 |
| Both teams score | 4/6 | -155 | -156 |