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Kilmarnock v Rangers
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Kick Off: Sunday 20th October at 12:00
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Competition: Scottish Premiership
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Watch Live: Sky Sports Main Event
Kilmarnock and Rangers conclude the latest set of Scottish Premiership fixtures at Rugby Park on Sunday. Killie picked up their first three points of the season with a dramatic 3-2 win at Dundee a fortnight ago, while Rangers secured a third league win in succession by defeating St Johnstone 2-0.
⭐ Kilmarnock v Rangers Best Bets
Kilmarnock are currently enjoying a five-game unbeaten run and they can keep their contest with Rangers competitive. That five-game sequence started with a 1-1 draw with FC Copenhagen. Thus, backing the hosts with a +2 start on the handicap holds appeal at 1.53.
Philippe Clement’s side have been solid rather than spectacular this season, evidenced by the fact that three of their five Scottish Premiership wins this term have come via a one-goal margin.
Kilmarnock have been finding the back of the net with regularity in recent weeks and they look well placed to score against Rangers. Derek McInnes’ men have netted three times in each of their last two Scottish Premiership matches, and twice against St Mirren in the game prior to that.
While Rangers have been relatively rock-solid at the back this season, their backline was breached in each of their four meetings with Kilmarnock last term.
Look to Kilmarnock to hit a minimum of four corners when they host Rangers. Killie are averaging six flag-kicks per-game in the Scottish Premiership this season. They have earned 4+ corners in each of their last six league games and you can back Kilmarnock to have 4+ corners v Rangers @ 1.62 with Betfair here.
Rangers conceded exactly four corners in their most recent top-flight road trip at Dundee United, not to mention the likes of Hearts, Hibs and Motherwell have covered this line in their respective games with the Gers.
👕 Kilmarnock v Rangers Predicted XI
🔍 Kilmarnock v Rangers Key Players
🔵 Danny Armstrong
Danny Armstrong was a key cog in the Kilmarnock side that finished fourth in the Scottish Premiership last season. Playing as either as a right-wing back or winger, Armstrong registered an impressive 16 goal involvements in 33 Scottish Premiership appearances last season.
He also picked up nine yellow cards and already has two to his name this term. What’s more, Armstrong has provided an assist in two of his last three appearances for Killie. It may be touch and go whether he starts here,
📂 Kilmarnock v Rangers Cheat Sheet
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💻 Kilmarnock v Rangers Form and Tactics
Kilmarnock are beginning to get their act together after a slow start to the season. Derek McInnes’ side had drawn three games on the spin before claiming their maiden league win of the campaign against Dundee a fortnight ago. Killie won the xG battle 2.72 to Dundee’s 0.62. The shot count was 25-10 in their favour, with the Ayrshire club registering five on-target efforts in comparison to Dundee’s three.
There has been a sharp increase in the amount of corners that Kilmarnock have been racking up of late. The Rugby Park side hit 10 away at Dundee last time out. They also reached that figure away at St Mirren last month before earning seven at home to Dundee United. It’s worth pointing out that four of the hosts’ seven Scottish Premiership matches this season have featured a red card, three of which have been handed out to Kilmarnock.
Rangers remain the very definition of a work in progress under Philippe Clement. They have bounced back from a bruising 3-0 defeat to Celtic with three straight wins in the Scottish Premiership.
However, they lacked the quality and clinical edge to make the most of the chances presented to them against St Johnstone last time out. Rangers dominated proceedings with 64% possession, won the shot count 21-8 and registered six attempts on target in comparison to Saints’ two. It was a similar story in front of goal for the Light Blues in their recent 1-0 wins over both Dundee United and Hibernian respectively.
Historically, Rangers are one of the Scottish Premiership’s most prolific teams when it comes to earning corners. However, it’s worth noting that they have failed to win the corner count in four of their opening seven league games of the season, including three of their last four.
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🏁 Kilmarnock v Rangers Ref Watch
- Referee: Steven McLean
- Handed out a combined total of three yellow cards across the two SPFL games that he has taken charge of this season so far.
- Has has issued a red card despite taking charge of just two SPFL games this season to date.
- McLean awarded a penalty in one of the two SPFL games that he has taken charge of this season.
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