Kilmarnock vs Rangers Prediction: Rangers have to respond to their weekend defeat

Rugby Park will host round 28 of the Scottish Premiership encounter between Kilmarnock and Rangers. The two teams suffered a defeat in their last league game. Which team turns the tables? Below, I preview this game and offer predictions. 

Kilmarnock

Kilmarnock struggled against Aberdeen in their weekend game and will hope to respond in this home encounter. In a game where they had only 39 percent of the possession, this team had four shots on target, which they failed to convert as Oday Dabbagh in the last minute was enough for their opponent. However, Kilmarnock have won consecutive matches against Dundee United and St Johnstone prior to that defeat, ending 3-1 and 1-0. As the underdog in this game, Kilmarnock will hope to win their second match in their last five matches against this top Rangers opponent.

Rangers

Rangers suffered a shocking defeat at the hands of St. Mirren last weekend, the second time this season. In what was a home game, Rangers had 65 percent of the possession, attempting 17 shots which they failed to convert as they ended up conceding twice in the second half. In the meantime, that was this team’s second defeat in their last three matches, showing how disappointed it will be after failing to progress in the Scottish Cup. Ahead of this game, Rangers have four wins in their last five meetings against Kilmarnock, where they scored fifteen goals. Rangers are 16 points adrift of first-placed Celtic and will hope to close the gap with a win here. 

Expert Betting Tips

Kilmarnock could have made it to the Championship group last weekend with a win and they cannot afford to drop points in this one. However, with Rangers losing their last game, I expect a positive response from them in this one. The two teams have a point to prove after their struggling performance last weekend. I believe Rangers are the better team here, and while looking at how their last meeting ended, I will back the visitors to win with goals. 

My first option is a win for Rangers with over 1.5 goals with odds at 1.68 on 1Xbet

My second option is over 2.5 goals with odds at 1.66 on Betway

My last option is a win for Rangers in each half with odds at 2.20 on Betway