Exploring the Televised Showdown: PSV vs Rangers – Kick-off time, Channel, and Viewing Options

Sport Football: Is PSV vs Rangers on TV tonight?

Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Champions League play-off

As the play-off round second leg between PSV Eindhoven and Rangers approaches, fans are eagerly wondering if the match will be televised. Both teams are vying for a place in the Champions League group stages, making this a crucial fixture.

The First Leg

The first leg, held at Ibrox last week, ended in a 2-2 draw. Abdallah Sima of Rangers scored a brilliant opener just before half-time, only for PSV‘s Ibrahim Sangare to level the score just after the hour mark. Substitute Rabbi Matondo then gave the Light Blues the lead in the 76th minute, but PSV‘s Luuk de Jong equalized with a header four minutes later. The two sides find themselves in a similar situation to last year’s tie at the same stage of the competition.

What’s at Stake?

This two-legged play-off encounter will determine which club will have the honor of being in the draw for the Champions League group stages, set to take place on Thursday 31 August. Both teams will be fighting tooth and nail to secure their spot in the prestigious tournament.

When and Where to Watch

The second leg of the play-off between PSV Eindhoven and Rangers is scheduled to kick off at 8pm BST tonight, Wednesday 30 August. Viewers in the United Kingdom can catch the action live on TNT Sports 1, with coverage starting at 7.30pm BST. For those who prefer streaming, subscribers can access the match via discovery+, the streaming platform for the rebranded TNT Sports.

Predicted Line-Ups

Here are the predicted line-ups for both teams:

Rangers XI: Butland; Tavernier, Goldson, Souttar, Barisic; Cifuentes, Raskin, Jack; Sima, Cantwell, Dessers.

PSV Eindhoven: Benitez; Teze, Ramalho, Boscagli, Dest; Veerman, Sangare; Bakayoko, Saibari, Vertessen; De Jong.

Odds and Prediction

As for the odds, bookmakers currently have PSV Eindhoven as the favorites to win, with odds of 1/2. A draw is given odds of 7/2, while a Rangers victory is priced at 5/1.

In terms of a prediction, given PSV‘s home advantage in Eindhoven, they may have the edge. A 1-0 victory for PSV seems like a plausible outcome.

Overall, this match promises to be an exciting and intense battle between two talented teams. Football enthusiasts won’t want to miss it.