FK Jablonec vs Rangers

UEFA Europa Conference LeaguePlayoff round

FK Jablonec

After Penalties
1–0
HT: 0–0
Pen: 4–3

Rangers

Ref: N. MinakovicNeutral venue (TBC)
Fipster Pick
Home WinhighHit
Full-time story

Jablonec edge Rangers in marathon shootout

A tense penalty shootout drama decided this Europa Conference League tie after a 1-0 win for Jablonec.

FK Jablonec secured a narrow victory over Rangers in the UEFA Europa Conference League, thanks to V. Tchanturishvili's 73rd-minute goal and a gripping penalty shootout that stretched into the dying moments of extra time. The shootout saw multiple penalties scored and missed, with Jablonec ultimately prevailing 1-0 after penalties. Fipster's high-confidence prediction of a home win was spot on, even if the exact scoreline proved tighter than expected.

FıpsterSelf-Score Card
Appropriate✓ Hit
Fipster's Pick✓
2–0
HT 1–0
Final ResultAET · 4–3 pens
1–0
HT 0–0 · FT 1–0
86%Excellent
A
✓Outcome✗Exact score✓Both scored✓Goals✗Halftime
Fipster's self review27 Aug 2026

Outcome probability

FK Jablonec 85%Draw 8%Rangers 7%

The upcoming playoff round fixture between FK Jablonec and Rangers promises a tactical battle with Jablonec expected to leverage their strong home form to edge out the visitors.

Match factors

Form Momentumhigh

FK Jablonec's strong home form

Jablonec has won last 2 home games scoring 2 goals each and keeping clean sheets, indicating strong home momentum

Statistical Edgehigh

Jablonec's home defense advantage

Jablonec concedes 0 goals on average at home, better than league average, likely to keep Rangers at bay

Tactical Advantagemedium

Jablonec's defensive players outperform league averages

Defenders like Cedidla and Pavlović show above average tackling and interceptions, key to neutralizing Rangers' attack

Head To Head Factormedium

Recent fixture favors Jablonec

Jablonec won 2-0 at home against Rangers recently, showing capability to replicate success

The context

In this competition, FK Jablonec have played five matches with three wins and two losses, scoring eight goals and conceding five. Their most recent knockout encounter was a 0-1 away loss to Rangers. Rangers have played just one match in this competition so far, a 1-0 home win against Jablonec. The head-to-head record shows one win for Rangers and none for Jablonec, with no draws.

Key insights

  • M

    Martin Cedidla

    FK Jablonec

    Cedidla’s high defensive rating and goal contribution highlight his dual threat, crucial for Jablonec’s defensive and offensive balance.

    UEFA Europa Conference League 26/27High defensive rating (7.5) in recent away match vs Rangers; contributed a goal recently

  • D

    Dušan Pavlović

    FK Jablonec

    Pavlović’s consistent defensive work and passing help maintain Jablonec’s solidity at home.

    UEFA Europa Conference League 26/27Played 75 minutes with 1 tackle and 44 passes recently

Analysis

Jablonec's recent home performances have been impressive, winning their last two home games with clean sheets and scoring twice in each. Their defensive solidity at home is a key factor, conceding no goals on average in home matches, which bodes well against Rangers' attack. Defenders like Martin Cedidla and Dušan Pavlović have been standout performers, showing above-average tackling and interceptions that could neutralize Rangers' offensive threats. Meanwhile, Rangers' recent success against Jablonec away is noted, but Jablonec's home advantage and defensive discipline are likely to prevail.

Key facts

  1. 1.FK Jablonec have won their last two home games scoring 2 goals each and keeping clean sheets.
  2. 2.Jablonec concede 0 goals on average at home, better than the league average.
  3. 3.Martin Cedidla and Dušan Pavlović show above-average defensive stats in tackling and interceptions.
  4. 4.Rangers have won the only recent head-to-head match 1-0 at home against Jablonec.
  5. 5.Jablonec have played 5 matches in this competition with a record of W3 D0 L2, scoring 8 and conceding 5.
  6. 6.Rangers have played 1 match in this competition, winning 1-0 against Jablonec at home.

Prediction

The prediction favours a 2-0 home win for FK Jablonec, with a halftime lead of 1-0. This aligns with the statistical probabilities where the home win outcome dominates, and the 2-0 scoreline is the most probable fulltime result. Expect Jablonec to take an early lead and maintain control, keeping Rangers at bay throughout the match.

Player Insights

Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists

Home — FK Jablonec

D. Pavlović

D. Pavlović

Defender

FK Jablonec

Total Passes
161
5 played
5 starts
210 mins
~42 mins/game
R. Sedláček

R. Sedláček

Midfielder

FK Jablonec

Total Passes
140
6 played
6 starts
210 mins
~35 mins/game

Away — Rangers

O. Makhanya

O. Makhanya

Defender

Rangers

Total Passes
171
2 played
2 starts
210 mins
~105 mins/game
E. Fernandez

E. Fernandez

Defender

Rangers

Total Passes
132
2 played
2 starts
210 mins
~105 mins/game
J. Penrice

J. Penrice

Defender

Rangers

Total Passes
110
2 played
2 starts
210 mins
~105 mins/game

The verdict

All signs point to FK Jablonec continuing their strong home form and defensive resilience to secure a 2-0 victory over Rangers in this playoff round fixture. Rangers will need to find a way past a well-organized Jablonec defence if they are to avoid a second defeat in this tie.

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