Rangers are preparing to face off against Dynamo Kiev for a place in the Champions League Playoff round.
The Gers enter the tournament at the QR3 stage whilst Dynamo Kiev have already swept Serbian outfit Partizan Belgrade aside to reach this round of qualification.
Rangers know they will have to be at their best to overcome the Ukrainians, with either FC Twente or RB Salzburg lying in wait in the Champions League Playoff.
Here’s everything you need to know about the match and our predicted XI as Philippe Clement sets his sights on Champions League qualification.
Dynamo Kiev v Rangers match details
Rangers are set to face off against Dynamo Kiev in Champions League QR3 at the Lublin Arena, Poland.
The match has been moved to the 15k seater stadium due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Kick-off time is set for 7pm BST with this the first leg of a two-legged affair between the two sides.
The return leg will be held at Hampden in a week’s time (13/08), with Rangers forced to use Scotland’s national stadium due to the ongoing works at Ibrox.
Dynamo Kiev v Rangers TV channel
Rangers’ trip to face Dynamo Kiev will be broadcast live by Premier Sports.
The game will be screened live on Premier Sports 1 with coverage commencing at 6:55pm.
A monthly subscription to Premier Sports is available for £10.99 per month.
For viewers outside of the UK & Ireland, RangersTV have confirmed they will also be broadcasting the match for international subscribers to its platform.
Dynamo Kiev v Rangers financial bonuses
Rangers and Dynamo Kiev know that there is €4.3m (£3.7m) on the line for qualification to the Champions League Playoff.
This is the reduced parachute payment now guaranteed for clubs who reach this stage of Champions League qualification.
The losing side will drop down into the Europa League with UEFA’s new financial distribution system very much dependent on club performances in one’s respective competition.
Should Rangers qualify for the Champions League proper, it is believed the Gers will trouser somewhere in the region of £30m in total.
Dynamo Kiev v Rangers referee & VAR
The match will be refereed by Donatas Rumšas of Lithuania.
He will be joined by countrymen and assistant referees Aleksandr Radiuš and Dovydas Sužiedėlis whilst the fourth official is Lithuanian official Robertas Šmitas.
The Video Assistant Referee will be Polish official Bartosz Frankowski, with the whistler assisted by countryman Tomasz Musiał.
Rangers team news & predicted XI
Rangers have been rocked by an early season injury to Colombian winger Oscar Cortes this week.
The Ibrox number seven went down in the 0-0 draw with Hearts and has sustained a knee issue which will keep him out until late September.
Joined by Belgian midfielder Nicolas Raskin, Rangers are not expected to have any other high-profile injury issues heading into the game.
Dujon Sterling has been snapped back in Rangers training after Philippe Clement claimed he was hopeful the utility man would be available in Poland.
Rangers could also hand a debut to new signing Robin Pröpper against Dynamo Kiev following the centre-back’s £1.5m move from FC Twente.
Gers manager Clement has promised to rotate his squad following the Scottish Premiership opener v Hearts and here’s how we expect the Gers to line up:
Rangers 4-3-3 v Dynamo Kiev (Champions League QR3)
GK – Jack Butland
DR – James Tavernier
DC – John Souttar
DC – Robin Pröpper
DL – Ridvan Yilmaz
CM – Connor Barron
CM – Mohamed Diomande
CAM – Tom Lawrence
RW – Vaclav Cerny
ST – Cyriel Dessers
LW – Rabbi Matondo
