Jablonec vs Rangers preview

Europe flag 2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe
Stadion Střelnice Thu, 27 Aug - 4:00 PM
Europa Conference League
JablonecJAB
RangersRAN
KICKOFF : Thu, 27 Aug - 4:00 PM
Play-offs Leg 2 of 2 Aggregate : 0 - 1

CONTEXT

Jablonec welcomes Rangers to Stadion Střelnice for the second leg of their Europa Conference League play-off tie in the 2026/2027 season. Rangers hold a power score advantage of 8.2 points over their hosts, reflecting greater overall squad depth and experience at this level of European competition. Jablonec will look to leverage home support and a compact defensive structure to challenge the visitors, who arrive with superior recent form. The match represents a significant step up for the Czech side against a team accustomed to regular continental campaigns. Both sides face questions over consistency in wide areas and chance creation, setting up an intriguing tactical battle under the lights.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Rangers hold an 8.2-point power advantage reflecting stronger overall squad resources.
  • Form: Rangers enter with a higher form score of 50 compared to Jablonec's 30.
  • Squad: Rangers possess greater depth and experience suited to European fixtures.
  • Efficiency: Both teams show limited recent data on conversion rates in open play.
  • Transition: Rangers demonstrate better control when shifting from defence to attack.
  • Set pieces: Available metrics on set-piece performance remain limited for both sides.
  • xVariable: Rangers' higher power rating suggests an edge in expected goal creation.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Jablonec L. Kozel
L. Kozel
VS
Rangers D. McInnes
D. McInnes
1.8
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
3
1.8 i
Last 6 Opponents
Rangers Rank: 75 L
Rīgas FS Rank: W
Rīgas FS Rank: W
Varaždin Rank: 70 W
Varaždin Rank: 71 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
3 i
Last 6 Opponents
Jablonec Rank: 68 W
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 1
1
No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
67.4
75.62
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Jablonec
Rangers
Power Score
67.4
75.62
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
326
133

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Jablonec — Opponent-weighted form score
Rangers — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Jablonec Rangers

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 1 match between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Jablonec JAB Home
1 matches
Rangers RAN Away
Match Record
0
Wins
1
0
Draws
0
1
Losses
0
Goals
0
Goals Scored
1
1
Goals Conceded
0
-1
Goal Difference
+1
Expected Goals
0.24
xG
2.03
2.03
xGA
0.24

Data last updated: 2026-08-21T01:36:44+00:00

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 27, 2026, 04:00 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe · Play-offs · Leg 2 of 2 · Aggregate : 0 - 1
Stadium
Stadion Střelnice
Capacity
6280
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Nenad Minaković
Nikola Borović
Boško Božović
Danilo Nikolić

Squad

Referee : Nenad Minaković

Squad ▼

1
Jan Hanuš
Jan Hanuš Goalkeeper
99
Klemen Mihelak
Klemen Mihelak Goalkeeper
33
Michal Kukučka
Michal Kukučka Goalkeeper
57
Filip Novák
Filip Novák Defender
14
Daniel Souček
Daniel Souček Defender
23
Eduard Sobol
Eduard Sobol Defender
4
Nemanja Tekijaški
Nemanja Tekijaški Defender
20
Jiří Sláma
Jiří Sláma Defender
18
Martin Cedidla
Martin Cedidla Defender
90
Nassim Innocenti
Nassim Innocenti Defender
12
David Nykrín
David Nykrín Defender
15
Dušan Pavlović
Dušan Pavlović Defender
8
Filip Zorvan
Filip Zorvan Midfielder
10
Jan Suchan
Jan Suchan Midfielder
7
Vakhtang Tchanturishvili
Vakhtang Tchanturishvili Midfielder
13
Richard Sedláček
Richard Sedláček Midfielder
25
Sebastian Nebyla
Sebastian Nebyla Midfielder
21
Matěj Polidar
Matěj Polidar Midfielder
16
Hugo Ahl
Hugo Ahl Midfielder
6
Nelson Okeke
Nelson Okeke Midfielder
22
Roman Horák
Roman Horák Midfielder
62
Obinaiia Samuel
Obinaiia Samuel Midfielder
19
Jan Chramosta
Jan Chramosta Attacker
16
Antonín Růsek
Antonín Růsek Attacker
44
Lamin Jawo
Lamin Jawo Attacker
27
Filip Vecheta
Filip Vecheta Attacker
—
Saidou Alioum Moubarak
Saidou Alioum Moubarak Attacker
11
Kevin-Prince Milla
Kevin-Prince Milla Attacker
42
Matej Malenšek
Matej Malenšek Attacker
Referee : Nenad Minaković

Squad ▼

31
Liam Kelly
Liam Kelly Goalkeeper
1
Ivor Pandur
Ivor Pandur Goalkeeper
4
Ben Godfrey
Ben Godfrey Defender
5
John Souttar
John Souttar Defender
29
James Penrice
James Penrice Defender
2
Ross McCrorie
Ross McCrorie Defender
21
Dujon Sterling
Dujon Sterling Defender
25
Tuur Rommens
Tuur Rommens Defender
37
Emmanuel Fernandez
Emmanuel Fernandez Defender
19
Clinton Nsiala-Makengo
Clinton Nsiala-Makengo Defender
—
Kosta Nedeljković
Kosta Nedeljković Defender
24
Olwethu Makhanya
Olwethu Makhanya Defender
15
José Adoni Cifuentes Charcopa
José Adoni Cifuentes Charcopa Midfielder
43
Nicolas Raskin
Nicolas Raskin Midfielder
17
Cameron Devlin
Cameron Devlin Midfielder
6
Daniel Neill
Daniel Neill Midfielder
8
Connor Barron
Connor Barron Midfielder
42
Tochi Phil Chukwuani
Tochi Phil Chukwuani Midfielder
16
Lyall Cameron
Lyall Cameron Midfielder
11
Thelo Aasgaard
Thelo Aasgaard Midfielder
22
Vanja Dragojević
Vanja Dragojević Midfielder
7
Lawrence Shankland
Lawrence Shankland Attacker
28
Bojan Miovski
Bojan Miovski Attacker
45
Ross McCausland
Ross McCausland Attacker
17
Daisuke Yokota
Daisuke Yokota Attacker
23
Djeidi Gassama
Djeidi Gassama Attacker
20
Ryan Don Naderi
Ryan Don Naderi Attacker
9
Youssef Ramalho Chermiti
Youssef Ramalho Chermiti Attacker
52
Findlay Curtis
Findlay Curtis Attacker

CONCLUSION

Rangers are expected to control much of the contest given their superior form and structural edge, yet Jablonec can pose problems through organised defending and opportunistic counters at home. The visitors will aim to dictate tempo and exploit transitions while remaining alert to set-piece threats. Jablonec must maximise efficiency in limited opportunities to stay competitive. Overall the match should highlight Rangers' greater consistency across phases, though the hosts retain scope to frustrate if they maintain shape and limit space in midfield. A measured approach from both teams is likely as they balance attack with defensive caution.