MICHAEL GANNON: They should do. Kairat will be defensive and awkward, and Celtic haven’t helped themselves by being short in the forward areas. But the Hoops should still have enough to take a comfortable lead to Kazakhstan and then see it out. ANDY NEWPORT: Logistically it's a nightmare trip, with a 4500-mile flight across five time zones but Celtic have the quality and experience to get through over two legs. The Parkhead board could certainly boost their chances, though, by delivering the striker Brendan Rodgers is desperate for. SCOTT BURNS : The biggest issue is the travel and everything that goes with the away leg. Over the two ties Celtic should be good enough to progress. There will be major questions asked if they don’t. MICHAEL: It looks a tough tie but you wouldn’t put anything past Rangers in Europe. They can’t afford to be so slack at the back but they can hurt Brugge on the counter and sneak in the groups. ANDY: On current form, that looks a huge task for a team that simply hasn't clicked yet. Brugge proved they are the real deal after making it to the Champions League last 16 year and unless Rangers move up several levels, it will be the Europa for Russell Martin's team. SCOTT: You would have to say that Club Brugge would be big favourites. Rangers, under Russell Martin, have had some decent European results, but this is a step up. If they could get through then it would be massive for the manager and Rangers. MICHAEL: It’s a step up in class from Partizan but if they can get off to a flyer at Easter Road to stay in the tie going to Poland, then they can pull off something special. ANDY: Yes but they simply can't give away the cheap goals they handed Partizan the other night. Jordan Smith had a night to forget - even if he did recover to make some big saves late on. But David Gray now has a major decision on whether to keep him in goal or give summer signing Raphael Sallinger a shot. SCOTT: What a chance they have. Yes, Legia will be favourites but two games to get into the group stages for the first time, what more could you ask for? Hibs have the firepower but they might need to tighten up defensively and might need to look at the goalkeeping position. MICHAEL: Aberdeen face a dangerous trip to Morton. The Dons have been blunt up front and Dougie Imrie and Billy Davies will come up with a plan to make life very difficult for Jimmy Thelin’s side. ANDY: I'd be surprised if there were any major upsets. Rangers are obviously under pressure but a loss to Alloa would be up there with last year's Queen's Park disaster. That's unthinkable for Russell Martin but I think he'll come through with little drama. Aberdeen might find Cappielow a little uncomfortable but again, Jimmy Thelin's men should progress past Morton. SCOTT: St Johnstone have started well and will fancy their chances against Motherwell, who have yet to win. Morton could also make it difficult but Aberdeen but the Scottish Cup holders should have enough to get through.