Probable Lineups

3-5-2
4-2-3-1
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(18) 11 Goals 17 (27)
(10) 7 Assists 12 (22)
(6.5) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.9 (6.8)
26.7 Average Age 26.5
182.4 Average Height (cm) 183.3
(0.9) 1.1 Shots pg 1.3 (1.3)
(51%) 50% Aerial Duel Success 51% (48%)
(0.6) 0.4 Dribbles pg 0.8 (0.8)
(1.2) 0.9 Tackles pg 1.2 (1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premiership.

Missing Players

Kilmarnock
Rangers
Player Reason Status Rating
Kyle Magennis Out 6.29
Player Reason Status Rating
Ridvan Yilmaz Out 6.33
Rabbi Matondo Out 7.14
Óscar Cortés Out 6.71
Danilo Out 7.23
Ianis Hagi Out 7.04
Tom Lawrence Doubtful 7.06

Team News

Kilmarnock
Rangers
  • Kilmarnock boss Derek McInnes made four changes after Killie were held at home in a 3-3 draw against Dundee United, before a terrific turnaround late on saw them leave Dens Park with three points after a 3-2 victory over Dundee.
  • Robby McCrorie took Kieran O'Hara's place in goal behind three centre backs of Corrie Ndaba, Lewis Mayo and the incoming Robbie Deas who replaced Stuart Findlay and Jack Burroughs as Killie switched to a 3-5-2 formation.
  • Matty Kennedy and Danny Armstrong continued on the flanks, with Brad Lyons joined by David Watson and Liam Donnelly as opposed to Liam Polworth in the middle of the park. Kyle Vassell and Marley Watkins lead the line once again despite Bruce Anderson coming off the bench to score last time out.
  • Rangers boss Philippe Clement made two changes from the Gers' humbling at home to Lyon as OL won 4-1 in their Europa League meeting, before bouncing back with a 2-0 win over St Johnstone at Ibrox before the international break.
  • Jack Butland continued in goal behind an unchanged back four of James Tavernier, John Souttar, Robin Pröpper and Jefte. Nicolas Raskin replaced Connor Barron in midfield, to partner Mohamed Diomande in front of the back four.
  • Tom Lawrence missed out through an injury picked up in the Lyon defeat. He was replaced by Ross McCausland, who accompanied Nedim Bajrami and Vaclav Cerny - who bagged a brace against Saints - in support of lone striker Cyriel Dessers.

Prediction

  • Two of last season's Scottish Premiership top four meet in Sunday's sole fixture as Kilmarnock host Rangers at Rugby Park.
  • Kilmarnock left it late to secure an incredible comeback against Dundee before the international break, as Killie became just the second team this century in the entirety of the SPFL to win a game despite trailing by two goals after 85 minutes. They'll hope that their first league victory is the perfect springboard to kickstart their season, as they look to equal an incredible 2023/24 campaign.
  • Despite winning five of their seven Scottish Premiership matches so far, Rangers sit five points behind both Celtic and Aberdeen - who go head-to-head at Parkhead - heading into the weekend's fixtures. There is simply no point on keeping an eye on proceedings at Celtic Park if the Gers don't focus on their own match - regardless of the outcome on Saturday - and fail to win in Ayrshire.
  • At least one of Celtic and Aberdeen will lose their 100% record on Saturday, as the two go toe-to-toe in Glasgow, so Rangers must find a way to keep tabs on those two teams with victory over Kilmarnock.
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