SK Brann vs Rangers Preview

Brann Stadium transforms into a cauldron of European intensity as SK Brann prepare to host Rangers in a Europa League encounter that promises to showcase the raw passion and tactical intricacies that make continental competition so compelling. This Norwegian fortress will witness a fascinating clash between Scandinavian resilience and Scottish determination, where home advantage meets European pedigree in what could prove to be a pivotal moment in both clubs’ continental journeys. The Norwegian hosts enter this compelling fixture buoyed by an impressive run of form that has seen them secure three victories from their last five competitive outings across all competitions. SK Brann’s commanding 4-1 triumph over Haugesund demonstrated their attacking potency on home soil, while their narrow 1-0 victories against FC Utrecht in Europa League action and Fredrikstad in domestic competition highlighted their ability to grind out crucial results when required. Their main blemish came in the form of a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Viking FK, though they bounced back with characteristic Norwegian grit to maintain their strong overall trajectory.

The visitors from Glasgow arrive in Bergen carrying the weight of inconsistent performances that have left question marks over their European credentials this season. Rangers’ recent form reads like a tale of missed opportunities and defensive lapses, with just one victory from their last five competitive fixtures. Their 2-2 draw with Dundee United and 1-1 tie with Falkirk in domestic action exposed their struggles to assert dominance against supposedly inferior opposition, while their 2-1 defeat to SK Sturm Graz in Europa League competition highlighted their vulnerabilities on the continental stage. However, their narrow 2-1 victory over Livingston demonstrated glimpses of the quality that once made them feared across Europe, though their 1-0 defeat to Racing Genk represents a concerning trend in European fixtures.

The historical significance of this encounter is heightened by the complete absence of previous meetings between these two clubs, making this a genuine voyage into uncharted waters for both sets of supporters. This virgin encounter adds an extra layer of intrigue to proceedings, with neither side able to draw upon past experiences or psychological advantages. The kick-off is scheduled for 17:45 GMT, offering global audiences the opportunity to witness this historic first meeting between Norwegian and Scottish football. British fans can access the action through discovery+ and Amazon Prime Video, while German supporters have coverage via RTL+. French viewers can tune in through myCANAL and Canal+ Live 10, and American audiences can watch on Paramount+ and Amazon Prime Video.

Injuries: Niklas Jensen Wassberg and Sakarias Opsahl (Brann) are both out, Joachim Soltvedt is doubtful, while Dujon Sterling (Rangers) is also ruled out.

Possible line-ups:

Brann (4-3-3)

Dyngeland, Dragsnes, Helland, Knudsen, Roeve, Myhre, Sørensen, Kornvig, Gudmundsson, Mathisen, Magnússon

Rangers (4-2-3-1)

Tavernier, Butland, Souttar, Cornelius, Meghoma, Barron, Raskin, Antman, Aasgaard, Chermiti, Gassama

🔴 SK Brann Form

Result	Home Team	Score	Away Team	Competition	Date
✅	SK Brann	4-1	Haugesund	Norwegian Eliteserien	Oct 18, 2025
❌	Viking FK	3-0	SK Brann	Norwegian Eliteserien	Oct 5, 2025
✅	SK Brann	1-0	FC Utrecht	Europa League	Oct 2, 2025
✅	SK Brann	1-0	Fredrikstad	Norwegian Eliteserien	Sep 28, 2025
❌	Lille	2-1	SK Brann	Europa League	Sep 25, 2025

🔵 Rangers Form

Result	Home Team	Score	Away Team	Competition	Date
🤝	Rangers	2-2	Dundee United	Scottish Premiership	Oct 18, 2025
🤝	Falkirk	1-1	Rangers	Scottish Premiership	Oct 5, 2025
❌	SK Sturm Graz	2-1	Rangers	Europa League	Oct 2, 2025
✅	Livingston	1-2	Rangers	Scottish Premiership	Sep 28, 2025
❌	Rangers	0-1	Racing Genk	Europa League	Sep 25, 2025

⚔️ Head-to-Head Record

Home Team	Score	Away Team	Competition	Date
No previous meetings between these two sides.

📺 TV Listings / Streaming

Country	TV Channel/Streaming
Great Britain	discovery+, Amazon Prime Video, TNT Sports 2
Germany	RTL+
France	myCANAL, Canal+ Live 10
USA	Paramount+, Amazon Prime Video, ViX
Norway	Viaplay Norway
Sweden	Disney+
Denmark	Disney+
Finland	Elisa Viihde Viaplay
Iceland	Viaplay Iceland
International	Rangers TV