These two clubs have only ever met once before, this in the first round of the first-ever Cup Winners' Cup in 1960, with Rangers prevailing 5-4 on aggregate en route to the final.
The Gers have not met Hungarian opposition before or since; Ferencváros have won three and lost three against Scottish clubs, most recently beaten home and away by Celtic in 2021.
Ferencváros vs Rangers preview
Amid continued domestic mediocrity, the Europa League has been Rangers' sanctity in recent times, reaching the 2022 final and the quarter-finals just last season. However, at this point, they metaphorically need to be taken out back and put out of their misery. Including Champions League qualifiers, the Gers lost seven successive European matches for the very first time, beaten by Genk, Sturm Graz, Brann and Roma to commence the league phase. They finally brought this sequence to an end by holding Braga to a 1-1 draw a fortnight ago, taking the lead through James Tavernier's penalty, but the Portuguese visitors still managed to equalise at Ibrox, despite being down to ten men.
Rangers finished eighth in last year's league phase, but defeat in Budapest could secure their elimination, even with January fixtures against Ludogorets Razgrad and Porto to come. Domestically, Danny Röhl has collected 17 points from 21 available in the Premiership since his appointment, smashing Kilmarnock 3-0 on Saturday night, thanks to Bojan Miovski's brace at Rugby Park. So now, can the Light Blues, belatedly, claim their first Europa League victory of the campaign?
As for Ferencváros, having won seven successive Hungarian titles, they've become European regulars. Like their visitors, the Green Eagles reached the Champions League play-off round in August, before being ousted 5-4 by Qarabağ. However, since dropping into this competition, they are yet to taste defeat, most recently drawing 1-1 with Fenerbahçe in İstanbul; Barnabás Varga on target at Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium. This took Ferencváros' points tally up to 11, following three wins on the spin over Genk, RB Salzburg and Ludogorets, meaning they are all the way up in sixth.
On Sunday, Ferencváros smashed Kisvárda 3-0 at home, so remain two points clear at the top of the Nemzeti Bajnokság table, very much expected to be domestic champions again, meaning European competition is where this team will be judged. These days, the Green Eagles are managed by Robbie Keane, Republic of Ireland's all-time top scorer, and former Celtic striker of course. So, will the side in green and white hoops add to Rangers' misery at Groupama Aréna on Thursday night?
Ferencváros vs Rangers head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 2.
- Ferencváros Wins: 1. Draws: Zero. Rangers Wins: 1.
Ferencváros team news
Robbie Keane is without first-choice goalkeeper Dénes Dibusz due to injury, so 36 year old Dávid Gróf will continue to deputise.
Meantime, Irishman Callum O'Dowda is set to begin the night on the bench, while former Celtic winger Daniel Arzani has seen just 173 minutes of action since making the move to Budapest. Nigerian Bamidele Yusuf will be part of the front two, having bagged his ninth of the season against Kisvárda.
Midfield Naby Keïta once cost Liverpool £53 million, and we bet you didn't know he was now at Ferencváros.
Ferencváros predicted lineup vs Rangers: (3-5-2): Gróf; Cissé, Raemaekers, Szalai; Makreckis, Keïta, Zachariassen, Ötvös, Nagy; Yusuf, Varga.
Ferencváros player to watch vs Rangers
Hungarian international Barnabás Varga is the Green Eagles' main man for goals, having netted 19 times so far this season, including nine in Europe, so will he add to his tally?
Rangers team news
Mohamed Diomandé's red card in injury time against Braga, the second time he's been sent off in the league phase this season, means he is suspended.
First-choice centre-back pairing John Souttar and Derek Cornelius are also sidelined, Oliver Antman is injured while Nedim Bajrami, who picked up a knock at Rugby Park is ineligible anyway.
In terms of who will feature, James Tavernier will come back in at right-back, while Mikey Moore's goal off the bench at Kilmarnock could see Danny Röhl start him too. Summer signing Lyall Cameron has seen just ten minutes of action since August, but could that figure increase in Budapest?
Rangers predicted lineup vs Ferencváros: (4-3-3): Butland; Tavernier, Dijga, Fernandez, Aarons; Raskin, Barron, Moore, Aasgaard, Gassama; Miovski.
Rangers player to watch vs Ferencváros
Bojan Miovski was on target twice on Saturday night, doubling his Rangers goal tally. The North Macedonian scored against Häcken, HJK and PAOK during his Aberdeen days, so can he bag his first European goal for Rangers?
Ferencváros vs Rangers prediction
We cannot see beyond a home win at Groupama Aréna, with Ferencváros flying in the Europa League, while Rangers are condemned for an embarrassingly low finish : Ferencváros 2-0 Rangers.
Ferencváros vs Rangers FAQs - UEFA Europa League
How to watch Ferencváros vs Rangers in the Europa League on TV channel?
Ferencváros vs Rangers in the Europa League will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: TNT Sports 4.
- USA: Paramount+
- Canada: DAZN Canada
How to watch Ferencváros vs Rangers in the Europa League on live streaming?
Ferencváros vs Rangers in the Europa League will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: Discovery+
- USA: Paramount+
- Canada: DAZN Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Ferencváros vs Rangers in the Europa League?
Ferencváros vs Rangers takes place on Thursday 11 December 2025, with kick off at 17:45 (GMT), 12:45 (ET) & 9:45 (PT).