Rangers v Kilmarnock prediction and betting tips on January 2, 2024
In the 22nd round of the Scottish Premiership, Rangers will face Kilmarnock. The match will take place at Ibrox Stadium on Tuesday, January 2nd, with kick-off scheduled for 4:00 PM Central European Time.
Rangers
After a change in coaching, the "Blues" managed to improve their results and re-entered the championship race. This was also facilitated by a series of poor performances by Celtic, but Rangers' recent results have been impressive nonetheless. The team currently sits in second place, trailing the main contender by eight points, but Rangers have two games in hand, which makes the gap less critical. However, Rangers recently lost a head-to-head match against Celtic.
Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock has given its fans reasons for joy this season. The team has been displaying excellent results and is even aiming for a spot in the European cups. At the end of the 21st round, Kilmarnock secured the fourth position, trailing only Celtic, Rangers, and Hearts. The team has earned 31 points, but they cannot boast of a high scoring rate, having scored only 23 goals.
Interesting facts about the match and head-to-head history
- Rangers have remained unbeaten in their home matches for eight consecutive games.
- Kilmarnock has had an undefeated streak of six matches.
- Rangers have won their last five home matches against Kilmarnock, conceding only one goal.
Prediction
The hosts are obliged to win, and I believe they will do so comfortably. However, expecting a highly prolific game might be a stretch. I would bet on under 3.5 total goals.