Rangers are set to face a stern test in the Europa Conference League as they take on Jablonec at Ibrox on Thursday. The Czech side has been tipped to cause an upset by former international Jan Rajnoch, who praised their football and experience.
What happened?
Rajnoch, a former Bundesliga defender turned TV pundit, believes that Jablonec has the quality to cause an upset against Rangers. He praised their football, saying that it is worth watching, and highlighted their experienced team.
Why it matters for Rangers
Rangers are currently struggling under new boss Derek McInnes, who has failed to register a win in his opening four games. The team is 1 point behind leaders Heart of Midlothian in the title race and will be looking to get back on track against Jablonec.
What comes next?
Rajnoch believes that Jablonec can cause a surprise result if they can sell out their stadium for the second leg. He praised their team's experience and form, saying that they have a very experienced team and are in excellent form.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 2nd in Premiership, 69 pts, 19W-12D-2L from 33 games, recent form WLLLL.
Goals this season: 66 scored, 31 conceded (+35 goal difference).
Title race: 1 point behind leaders Heart Of Midlothian.
Last result: Falkirk 2-5 Rangers (2026-05-16).
Recent form (last 5): 2W-0D-3L (WWLLL, most recent first); on a 2-game winning run.
Rajnoch also praised Jablonec's signing of Cameroonian winger Saidou Alioum from IFK Gothenburg, saying that he will be a valuable addition to their team. However, he will not be eligible to play against Rangers as he has already played in the Europa Conference League this season.
Conclusion
Rangers face a tough test in the Europa Conference League against Jablonec, who are tipped to cause an upset. The Czech side has been praised for their football and experience, and will be looking to cause a surprise result against the Scottish champions.
