Rangers vs Ross County Prediction: Rangers up for revenge in this fixture

In round 3 of the Scottish Premiership at Hampden Park, Rangers will take on Ross County. Last season, when these sides met, Ross County came from behind to dash Rangers title-winning hope. How will Rangers approach this encounter? 

Rangers

Rangers are coming off a cup encounter against St Johnstone and secured a 2-0 win. In that encounter, Rangers needed second-half strikes from Nigerian Cyriel Dessers and Northern Irish Ross McCausland to qualify for the next round. However, their prior league game to that defeat saw them secure a 2-1 win over Motherwell, having also drawn Hearts in their opener. Heading into this game, Rangers have won two, drew three, and lost one of their last six matches. 

Ross County

Ross County's last weekend encounter was against Spartans in the Scottish Cup, and this side were defeated 1-0. In that game, Ross County struggled offensively as they failed to convert any of their five shots on target. In the meantime, their league performances this season saw them hold Motherwell and Dundee United to draws. While they secured a win in the last game of this fixture, this team will head into this encounter, hoping to replicate that success in this one. 

Head-Head Statistics

In their last meeting, Ross County secured a 3-2 win at home. However, prior encounters to that defeat saw the Rangers win six consecutive games in this fixture. Ross County scored six goals in those matches, while Rangers scored 18. 

Expert Betting Tips

I see nothing but a big win for Rangers in this fixture. Ross County have not been a side to write off this season, having avoided league defeats. However, Rangers are the better side in this fixture, and looking at the winning chances, Ross County are expected to struggle to avoid conceding many times.