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Braga vs Rangers confirmed line-ups: Team news ahead of Europa League match today

Rangers must avoid losing to Braga if they are to reach the last 16 of the Europa League.

Here is what you need to know.

When is it?

The game is today: Wednesday 26 February.

The Europa League match is taking place on a Wednesday because nearby FC Porto are at home at the Estadio do Dragao on Thursday evening in their own European clash with Bayer Leverkusen.

And so Braga’s fixture has been moved to avoid any potential clash between the rival supporters.

What time is it?

The match gets underway at 5pm GMT.

What TV channel is it on?

The game is live on BT Sport 3, with coverage beginning at 4.30pm.

What is the team news?

Borna Barisic has shaken off a back injury and is available for selection.

Alfredo Morelos is banned, but Ryan Jack is available again and Florian Kamberi could feature.

Line-ups

Braga: Matheus Magalhaes, Bruno Viana, Raul Silva, Carmo, Ricardo Esgaio, Fransergio, Joao Palhinha, Nuno Sequeira, Trincao, Ricardo Horta, Paulinho

Rangers: McGregor, Tavernier, Goldson, Edmundson, Barisic, Arfield, Davis, Jack, Hagi, Kamberi, Kent

What are the odds?

  • Braga to qualify: 4/5

  • Rangers to qualify: 10/11

What is our prediction?

Rangers to move into a two goal lead only for Braga to score late on.