Rangers vs. Ross County: Prospects and Approach for December 27, 2023
On Wednesday, Rangers will host Ross County in the Scottish Premiership’s Ibrox Stadium.
With goals from Todd Cantwell and Kieran Dowell in the first half, the hosts defeated Motherwell 2-0 on Saturday to extend their winning streak to five games. They are still two points behind Celtic, their bitter rivals, in the league rankings thanks to the victory.
The midweek match between Ross County and Hibernian was called off due to a soggy field. On December 16, they suffered a 1-0 home loss to Dundee, thus they ought to be well-rested for their trip to Glasgow.
Rangers’ away match against Celtic, the current champions, is scheduled for this Saturday. They would top the table at the end of the year if they win that game.
Rangers against the Ross County Key and Head-to-Head Figures
- So far, the two teams have faced off 21 times in all competitions, with all save one encounter taking place in the Premiership. The hosts have dominated recent encounters and are undefeated against their northern opponents, as was to be expected. They have won 17 games, while four have resulted in draws.
- The home team has won five straight games against the visiting team, including the away victory in the rematch in August by a score of 2-0.
- In ten of the last eleven encounters between the two teams, the home team has scored two goals or more.
Rangers, who have allowed eight goals in 18 games, have the best defensive record in the Premiership this year.- In their last five league games, they have maintained a clean sheet four times.
- This season, Ross County has won three of its four league games at home. Additionally, they have lost their last two games without scoring any points.
- In their last six Premiership away games, the visitors have not won.
Rangers against the County Forecast
With 14 victories in their past 17 games in all competitions, the Gers are undefeated. In the last eight home games across all competitions, they have won seven of them, scoring 17 goals and giving up just four goals. They are heavy favorites because they have won eight straight games against the visitors at home.
Their list of injured players is long: Nico Raskin, Ryan Jack, Borna Barisic, Ben Davies, Danilo, Tom Lawrence, and Scott Wright. John Lundstram and Kemar Roofe are unlikely to start here because they were not present at the meeting versus Motherwell.
Due to a groin injury sustained in that victory, Connor Goldson is not expected to be risked in this match. Head coach Philippe Clement is probably going to make a few changes to the starting lineup in an effort to preserve the health of his main players before Saturday’s matchup with Celtic at the top of the league.
The Staggies have lost two straight games, signaling a decline in form. They have lost all six of their away Championship games and have only managed one goal throughout that time. They have only garnered four points from 21 meetings and are winless against the hosts in all competitions.
A win appears likely for the hosts in light of that and the two teams’ current forms, and the chances of keeping a clean sheet also appear favorable.
Rangers vs Ross County Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Rangers to win
Tip 2: Goals – Over/Under 2.5 Goals – Under 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least a goal to be scored in the second half – Yes
Tip 4: Cyriel Dessers to score or assist any time – Yes