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Kilmarnock vs Rangers – Prediction, and Match Preview
Kilmarnock vs Rangers – After defeating Albion Rovers 1-2 in the League Cup, Kilmarnock will be hoping for more of the same after their previous performance.
Stuart Findlay (7′) and Marley Watkins (41′) scored for Kilmarnock. Albion Rovers’ goal came in the 62nd minute from Niyah Joseph.
The Kilmarnock backline has shown a lot of resiliency, according to their most recent results. Kilmarnock has played defensively, as evidenced by the fact that throughout the course of their last six games, only four goals have been allowed past their goalkeeper.
Rangers will enter the match fresh off a 0-3 Premiership victory over St. Mirren. Rangers had 70% of the possession in that contest and three of their nine shots on goal were successful.
Fashion Sakala (26′, 48′) and Antonio Olak (77′) scored goals for Rangers. With seven attempts, St. Mirren had no shot on goal.
The Rangers defense has put up a string of excellent performances, resulting in a ‘goals against’ total of four from their last six games overall.
Their forwards have netted 12 goals throughout that time span. Putting that aside, only time will tell if this pattern will continue in the upcoming game.
Kilmarnock vs Rangers – Betting Analysis
Looking back at their previous face-to-face experiences from 22/08/2020, we can see that Kilmarnock has experienced pain from these encounters. They haven’t been able to win any games at all, while Rangers have been the superior team, winning all of those contests.
In this time, the two teams combined for 15 goals, with 3 goals coming from Killie and 12 from The Gers. That equals 2.5 goals per game on average.
The result of the most recent league meeting between these teams was Rangers 3-1 Kilmarnock on meeting Day 28 of the Premiership in 2023.
Rangers had 74% control and three goals after 21 shots. Connor Goldson, Fashion Sakala, and James Tavernier scored. Kilmarnock scored one. Jeriel Dorsett scored 60 seconds in. Willie Collum refereed.
Although just one goal won’t likely be enough to save Rangers from losing, Kilmarnock has the ability to break their defense.
What are the best odds for the game?
Checking the latest betting odds for this match in the 90 min. result market, putting your money on Kilmarnock can be had for 6.2, a bet on the game finishing all-square is 4.85 and taking a punt on a victory for Rangers gets you 1.44. Those are the best of the bets available at the moment.
Kilmarnock vs Rangers – Head-to-Head
Our Prediction: Away to Win
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