Brann are 17th in the League Phase table on three points
Rangers are down in 32nd place on zero points
Recommended bet: Brann to win
Brann will be looking to spoil Danny Rohl's first match in charge of Rangers when the two teams clash in Bergen on matchday three of the League Phase of the Europa League.
After a protracted managerial search, the Gers appointed Rohl as Russell Martin's successor on Tuesday, this coming after Steven Gerrard walked away from the chance of a return and a deal for Kevin Muscat fell through.
Rohl had initially been in line to take the job, only to pull out of the race when learning he was not first choice, before then being thrust back into the frame due to the failed negotiations of other targets.
It all makes for what has been a bit of a mess for the Gers this season, both in the dugout and on the pitch, and this trip to the Brann Stadion may not turn out to be the fast start the 36-year-old had in mind.
Team news
Brann are without the services of Niklas Castro, Niklas Jensen Wassberg, Jonas Torsvik, Felix Horn Myhre, Sakarias Opsahl and Saevar Atli Magnusson.
Rangers are missing Dujon Sterling, who is out until the turn of the year with an Achilles problem, while Mohamed Diomande is a doubt after missing Saturday's draw with Dundee United.
Clinton Nsiala, Kieran Dowell, Nedim Bajrami and Rabbi Matondo are all unavailable after being left out of the club's Europa League squad.
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The stats
Brann are on a five-match winning streak at home, scoring at least twice in three of those contests.
The Norwegian outfit are sitting third in the Eliteserien, seven points behind table-toppers Viking with a game in hand.
Rangers have won just once in the Scottish Premiership this term, leaving them sixth in the table and 13 points behind leaders Hearts.
The Gers have lost both of their League Phase matches in the Europa League, losing 1-0 at home to Genk and 2-1 at Sturm Graz.
Rangers are without a win in three outings, losing one and drawing two.
Prediction
It has been a dismal season for Rangers so far and things may get worse before they get better, with this trip to an in-form Brann representing a difficult start for new boss Rohl.
You only have to look at the job the German did at Sheffield Wednesday to see how talented a manager he is, but he will need some time to bed in at Ibrox and help improve the fragile confidence in the squad.
Thursday's hosts Brann are on a strong run of form, winning eight of their last 11 games in all competitions, and they have been particularly impressive at home where they have won five in a row.
Brann will not fear a Rangers team who are experiencing all sorts of problems and the Norwegian outfit can boost their chances of qualifying from the League Phase by taking the win.
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