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Europa League: Rangers vs. Athletic Bilbao Odds, Preview, and Picks (Apr 10)
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A fascinating quarterfinal showdown in the Europa League gets underway this week, as Rangers have home field advantage for the first leg against Athletic Bilbao. There will be huge pressure on the visitors, as they could potentially have home field advantage should they reach the final in 2024-25.
How To Watch
- When: Thursday, April 10, 2025, at 3:00 PM ET
- Where: Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow, Scotland
- How To Watch: Paramount+
Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Rangers | +220 |
| Draw | +250 |
| Athletic Bilbao | +115 |
Event Preview
Rangers will have the important home field advantage for the first leg of their Europa League quarterfinal showdown against Athletic Bilbao. The Gers have shown their quality throughout the competition this season, securing a place in the top eight in the League Phase before knocking out Fenerbahce in the round of 16 with a 3-2 aggregate success.
However, Bilbao find themselves among the favorites to win the Europa League this season, and a major honor would signal a hugely successful season for the Spanish club. Bilbao finished second in the overall League Phase standings, and they showed their character in the previous round to secure a 4-3 aggregate win over AS Roma.
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These two sides have collided on two previous occasions, with both taking place during the 1968-69 season. The Gers won 4-1 in their home match, before suffering a 2-0 defeat in Spain.
Bilbao have suffered on both of their two previous visits to Scotland. However, this will be their first visit to the nation since their heavy loss at the hands of Rangers in 1969.
Rangers will be playing in their 13th major European quarterfinal this week. However, they haven’t won their home leg in each of the last five. Bilbao will be playing in the last eight of a European competition for the first time since 2015-16. They haven’t reached the final four in a tournament since 2011-12.
Rangers vs. Athletic Bilbao Picks
Despite having home advantage, Bilbao could prove too strong for Rangers on Thursday. The Gers have lost three of their last six at Ibrox, and that is a hugely concerning trend ahead of the visit of in-form Bilbao.
Free Pick:
- Athletic Bilbao
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