{"id":30171,"date":"2020-08-21T10:58:23","date_gmt":"2020-08-21T05:28:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kyrosports.com\/?p=30171"},"modified":"2020-08-21T10:58:23","modified_gmt":"2020-08-21T05:28:23","slug":"rangers-vs-kilmarnock-preview-team-news-h2h","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kyrosports.com\/rangers-vs-kilmarnock-preview-team-news-h2h\/","title":{"rendered":"Rangers vs Kilmarnock: Preview, team news, predicted XI and more | SPL 2020-21"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Rangers vs Kilmarnock<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p><strong>Time<\/strong>: <em>UK: 3.00 pm, India: 7.30 pm (Saturday)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> <em>Ibrox Stadium<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<p>Steven Gerrard\u2019s much-improved Rangers side saw their winning run come to an abrupt halt against a struggling Livingston side last Sunday.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>In spite of the Gers dominating possession, they weren\u2019t able to find that winning goal, thus failing to gain that psychological advantage over their arch-rivals <a href=\"https:\/\/kyrosports.com\/tag\/celtic\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Celtic<\/a> ahead of their penultimate game of the month.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>But as <a href=\"https:\/\/kyrosports.com\/tag\/rangers\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Rangers<\/a> will be in action two-and-a-half hours prior to their bitter rivals on Saturday, they can increase their gap with the defending champions, whose last two games were suspended, to nine points.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>However, Rangers won&#8217;t have it easy as Alex Dyer\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kilmarnock_F.C.\" class=\"rank-math-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kilmarnock<\/a> side are in desperate need of a win, having failed to do so in their four previous attempts this season.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><u>Rangers vs Kilmarnock: Recent form<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p><strong>Rangers:<\/strong> D-W-W-L-W (Most recent first)<\/p>\n\n\n<p><strong>Kilmarnock: <\/strong>L-D-D-L-L (Most recent first)<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Rangers were held to a goalless draw against Livingston in their last <a href=\"https:\/\/kyrosports.com\/tag\/scottish-premiership\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Scottish Premiership<\/a> outing on Sunday. <\/p>\n\n\n<p>Kilmarnock, on the other hand, were beaten 2-1 by St Johnstone. Killie had been leading the match until late but a senseless red card for Ross Millen followed by two late goals in the 85<sup>th<\/sup> and the 94<sup>th<\/sup> minutes killed the game for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/sport\/football\/53703652\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hosts<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">FT: Michael O&#39;Halloran secures a late win for St. Johnstone<br><br>\ud83d\udd35Killie 1-2 St. Johnstone \ud83d\udd35 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/184UAtWBse\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/184UAtWBse<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Kilmarnock FC (@KilmarnockFC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KilmarnockFC\/status\/1294663634858237954?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">August 15, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><u>Rangers vs Kilmarnock: Head-to-head record<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p><strong>Total Matches: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/eurorivals.net\/head-to-head\/rangers-vs-kilmarnock\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">85<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<p><strong>Rangers wins: <\/strong>59<\/p>\n\n\n<p><strong>Kilmarnock wins: <\/strong>11<\/p>\n\n\n<p><strong>Draws: <\/strong>15<\/p>\n\n\n<p>The two sides last met back in February this year, with Kilmarnock emerging <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/sport\/football\/51381304\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2-1<\/a> winners at Rugby Park on that occasion. <\/p>\n\n\n<p>Scott Arfield had opened the scoring on the day but two late strikes from Stephen O&#8217;Donnell and Eamonn Brophy in the 77th and 89th minutes respectively the Gers&#8217; hopes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><u>Rangers vs Kilmarnock: Team news<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p><strong>Rangers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p>Defender Nikola Katic and striker Jermain Defoe continue to be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.transfermarkt.co.in\/glasgow-rangers\/sperrenundverletzungen\/verein\/124\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sidelined<\/a> but midfielder Joe Aribo is set to be back after missing the last game against Livingston through injury.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udcf8 GALLERY: Check out the latest training gallery ahead of Saturday&#39;s match at Ibrox.<br><br>\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/5SwhWbrf8S\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/t.co\/5SwhWbrf8S<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/KcKOGF7xxy\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/KcKOGF7xxy<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RangersFC\/status\/1296144905740353536?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">August 19, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>There is expected to be no change in the goalkeeping department, with summer signing Jon McLaughlin having impressed <a href=\"https:\/\/kyrosports.com\/tag\/steven-gerrard\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Steven Gerrard<\/a> with his performances between the sticks. <\/p>\n\n\n<p>Ryan Kent is also expected to feature in spite of being <a href=\"https:\/\/readliverpoolfc.com\/2020\/08\/20\/ryan-kent-keen-to-stay-with-rangers-amidst-leeds-links\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">linked<\/a> with a move to newly-promoted Premier League side Leeds United.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><strong>Kilmarnock<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Alex_Dyer_(footballer,_born_1965)\" class=\"rank-math-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alex Dyer<\/a> has a fully fit squad at his disposal apart from goalkeeper Jake Eastwood, who remains sidelined with a hamstring injury. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>There will be a problem to address in the right-back position though, with Ross Millen set to miss the game after picking up a red card in the last game.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Chris Burke is going to be a key to Kilmarnock\u2019s chances against the Gers as the 36-year-old has already scored three goals in four Scottish Premiership appearances this season.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><u>Rangers vs Kilmarnock: Predicted line-up<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p><strong>Rangers predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): <\/strong>McLaughlin; Tavernier, Goldson, Helander, Barisic; Kamara, Aribo; Kent, Jack, Hagi; Morelos<\/p>\n\n\n<p><strong>Kilmarnock predicted line-up (4-3-3): <\/strong>Rogers; McGowan, Findlay, Broadfoot, Waters; Power, Dicker, Tshibola; Pinnock, Burke, Kabamba<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><u>Rangers vs Kilmarnock: Where to watch<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>They match will be shown live on <a href=\"https:\/\/sport.bt.com\/video\/watch-kilmarnock-v-rangers-live-on-bt-sport-91364328204011\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BT Sport<\/a>, while season ticket holders can watch the match free as part of their virtual pass.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Rangers TV will be another place to watch the game on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glasgowlive.co.uk\/sport\/football\/football-news\/rangers-v-kilmarnock-live-stream-18797497\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pay-per-view<\/a> basis.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Rangers vs Kilmarnock: Prediction<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>In spite of last week&#8217;s set-back, Rangers look good to pick up the three points against a struggling Kilmarnock side on Saturday.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Steven Gerrard has plenty of options at his disposal and can make use of different options and formations to get the best out of his team.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>As far as Kilmarnock are concerned, they look like a side devoid of any luck at the moment and are likely to drop points at the weekend, despite beating the Gers last time around.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><strong>Rangers vs Kilmarnock final verdict: 2-0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/kyrosports.com\/dundee-united-vs-celtic-preview-team-news-h2h\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Dundee United vs Celtic: Preview, team news, predicted XI and more | SPL 2020-21<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rangers vs Kilmarnock Time: UK: 3.00 pm, India: 7.30 pm (Saturday) Venue: Ibrox Stadium Steven Gerrard\u2019s much-improved Rangers side saw their winning run come to an abrupt halt against a struggling Livingston side last Sunday. 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