TIPS - Brann VS Rangers

[(Brann) Strength]:
1. Brann are 16th in the table. Facing Rangers F.C., who have been in poor recent form, the former are motivated to win to move up.
2. Brann won 4-1 over FK Haugesund in the last Eliteserien match at home, avoiding a losing streak. They are now 3rd in the league, being in the top half.
3. Brann secured a narrow 1-0 home win over FC Utrecht in the last home match of the Europa League league phase, marking their first win.
4. Brann scored in 11 of the last 12 games with 28 goals, with an average of 2.33 goals per game, boasting outstanding attack.
5. Brann won 5 home games in a row lately, demonstrating reliable home form.
6. Brann lost only one of the last 8 games in AH, indicating a remarkable winning trend.

[(Brann) Neutral]:
1. Brann are from Norway, while Rangers F.C. are from Scotland, so the two teams have never met before, and this game would be their first encounter.

[(Brann) Weakness]:
1. Brann conceded in both the last matches with a total of 4 goals, showing a decline in their defensive performances.

[(Rangers F.C.) Strength]:
1. Rangers F.C.'s new head coach Danny Rohl hopes to lead the team to a win on his debut. Both the team and Danny Rohl are full of motivation.
2. Rangers F.C. scored in 5 of the last 6 games with 8 goals, featuring decent offense.

[(Rangers F.C.) Neutral]:
1. The traditional powerhouses in Scotland, Rangers F.C., have been in poor form this season. Head coach Russell Martin was dismissed shortly after taking charge, and Danny Rohl has taken over.

[(Rangers F.C.) Weakness]:
1. Rangers F.C. drew 2-2 with Dundee United F.C. at home in their last match in the Scottish Premiership. The team were winless in the last 3 games across all competitions.
2. Rangers F.C. lost 1-0 to K.R.C. Genk at home in their first round of the Europa League league phase and suffered a 2-1 defeat to SK Sturm Graz in the second round on the road, resulting in a 2-game losing streak.
3. Rangers F.C. conceded in each of their last 5 games with a total of 7 goals, revealing unstable defense.
4. Rangers F.C. received 1 win, 7 draws, and 4 losses in the last 12 away games, with a win rate of only 8.33%, showcasing average away form.
5. Rangers F.C. lost the last 5 games in AH, demonstrating a poor winning trend.

[Tips]:
Brann received 1 win and 1 loss in the previous two rounds of the Europa League league phase, while Rangers F.C. suffered a 2-game losing streak.

The home side had outstanding home records lately, securing a 5-game winning streak.

In contrast, the visiting team won only one of their last 12 away games, showing a decline in their records.

The two teams have never met before, but combined with their recent form and the AH line, Brann are expected to win this game.

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