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Owen poses Rangers firepower question ahead of crucial RB Leipzig showdown

Michael Owen delivers Rangers vs RB Leipzig prediction as he questions firepower

MICHAEL OWEN is expecting a terrific spectacle when Rangers host RB Leipzig at Ibrox tomorrow night.

The former Liverpool and England striker reckons the Europa League semi-final is on a knife-edge with Leipzig bringing a one-goal lead to Glasgow.

And while he views the result in Germany as a decent scoreline for Rangers after not being at their best - Owen has warned of Leipzig's threat away from home.

He suggested Leipzig could cause real problems on the break with Rangers needing a result to claim a Europa League final spot.

However, he also questioned Rangers' goal-scoring prowess as he pinpointed a possible return for Aaron Ramsey as a key factor in the tie.

Predicting a score draw - which would see Leipzig through - Owen told BetVictor: “What a night this will be at Ibrox. Rangers weren’t at their best in Germany, but they did well to only lose by a goal.

"It was by no means a bad result, and this tie could go either way.

"Rangers will be desperate for Aaron Ramsey to be fit for this game.

"Leipzig are a strong side though and were worth the win in Germany.

"Rangers must be careful; I think Leipzig will be more dangerous on the break than when they dominate possession.

"I worry Rangers won’t quite have enough goals in them here. I’m leaning towards a 1-1 draw.”

Giovanni van Bronckhorst revealed he's still unsure whether he'll have Kemar Roofe or Ramsey available tomorrow night when quizzed this morning.

He explained: "We still have one final training session. 

"At the moment I can't say if Roofe or Ramsey will make the squad tomorrow."

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