Rangers will seek to maintain their momentum as they face St Mirren at the SMISA Stadium on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at 12:45 PM ET. Coming off a 1-0 victory over Dundee FC, Rangers hopes to make it two wins in a row, sitting comfortably at second place with 35 points. Meanwhile, St Mirren, currently sixth with 24 points, is buoyed by their own back-to-back wins against Ross County and St. Johnstone.
According to Bookmaker Ratings, Rangers have historically dominated St Mirren. The prediction leans heavily toward Rangers winning 2-0 or fatefully drawing 1-1. The odds reflect Rangers’ favorable head-to-head record, where they have prevailed against St Mirren in their last five encounters. This trend augurs well for the visiting side, especially considering St Mirren’s struggle against top-tier competition this season.
Rangers’ strong defensive record adds weight to the expectation of fewer goals as they have allowed only nine goals this season. Their average games against St Mirren have seen around 2.4 goals scored, leading to speculation of another low-scoring match.
St Mirren will miss key defender Scott Tanser, who is suspended after receiving a red card, but midfielder Alex Gogic returns after serving his own ban. The home side's coach, Stephen Robinson, acknowledged the challenge of facing Rangers, mentioning their previous head-to-head results and the injuries affecting their squad.
Meanwhile, Rangers anticipates the return of goalkeeper Jack Butland, who missed the last match due to personal reasons. The team, under manager Philippe Clement, is focused on capitalizing on their recent success and hopes to extend their unbeaten run to eight matches.
The kick-off at the SMISA Stadium will be accompanied by extensive coverage. Fans can view the match live on Fubo and CBS Sports Network, with streaming options available for those outside the U.S., and those requiring VPNs for online access.
For fans eager to witness the action, here are the predicted lineups:
St Mirren: Balcombe, Bwomono, Iacovitti, Fraser, Gogic, Phillips, Kiltie, Idowu, Smyth, Mandron, Taylor.
Rangers: Butland, Tavernier, Vital da Silva Dias, Propper, Sterling, Raskin, Hagi, Diomande, Cerny, Danilo, Igamane.
All eyes will be on the pitch as these two sides meet once more, each with something to prove. Will Rangers continue their dominance or can St Mirren pull off the upset? Time will tell!
