Rangers have the opportunity to return to winning ways as they head to a struggling Kilmarnock side at Rugby Park this Saturday for round 16 of the Scottish Premiership.
The Gers sit third in the pre-split standings, nine points behind leaders Hearts of Midlothian, who have played a game more, while Killie occupy ninth place.
Our Kilmarnock vs Rangers prediction and preview gives clear insight, while the rest of our Premiership tips remain available to check.
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Kilmarnock vs Rangers prediction: Expect goals in East Ayrshire
Key stats:
- Six of the last seven head-to-head meetings between the sides have produced three goals or more, five of which have seen strikes at both ends.
- Rangers have won six of the last seven encounters with Kilmarnock (L1).
- The Gers have scored at least two goals in five of their last seven league games.
Correct score prediction: Kilmarnock 1-2 Rangers
Kilmarnock head into this fixture motivated after taking a 1-1 draw off league leaders Hearts at Tynecastle Park, so Killie will believe they can claim three points in front of their supporters against a Rangers side that has struggled to find rhythm.
However, the visitors are expected to grind out maximum points, having dominated this fixture with 67 wins from 95 head-to-head meetings (D16, L12), although the hosts should still find the net as seen in their recent matches.
Pre-match analysis: Bookies back inconsistent visitors heavily
- HOME: 9/2 (5.50) – 18.2%
- DRAW: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
- AWAY: 4/7 (1.57) – 63.6%
*Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes; subject to change*
Rangers are without victory in each of their last three games across all competitions, with all ending level, and despite this unconvincing run, the Gers remain strong favourites for this encounter.
The visitors’ 63.6% win probability is more than three times Kilmarnock’s 18.2% likelihood of victory, while a draw is rated at 23.8%.
Our hot tip – an away win or draw and both teams to score – offers solid value at 2.15.
Most recent H2H: The Gers aim to extend winning streak
The most recent head-to-head meeting between the two sides came in October when Rangers claimed a 3-1 victory, extending their run to three consecutive wins against Killie.
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Kilmarnock preview: A host of absentees
Kilmarnock have several players ruled out, with Kyle Magennis, Djenairo Daniels, Max Stryjek, Jamie Brandon and Matthew Kennedy confirmed unavailable for Saturday’s match.
Predicted XI: Oluwayemi (GK), Brown, Mayo, Deas, Brown, Thomson, Anderson, Thompson, Lyons, John-Jules & Kiltie
Kilmarnock’s last five results:
- 03/12/25: Hearts 1-1 Kilmarnock (D)
- 29/11/25: Kilmarnock 1-1 Dundee Utd (D)
- 22/11/25: Kilmarnock 1-3 Motherwell (L)
- 09/11/25: Celtic 4-0 Kilmarnock (L)
- 01/11/25: Falkirk 3-1 Kilmarnock (L)
Rangers preview: Battling with injuries
Like the hosts, Rangers are also dealing with numerous injury concerns, with Derek Cornelius, Mikey Moore, John Souttar, Rabbi Matondo, Bailey Rice, Kieran Dowell and Oliver Antman all expected to miss the trip to Kilmarnock.
Predicted XI: Butland (GK), Tavernier, Djiga, Fernandez, Meghoma, Raskin, Barron, Gassama, Diomande, Bajrami & Miovski
Rangers’ last five results:
- 03/12/25: Dundee Utd 2-2 Rangers (D)
- 30/11/25: Rangers 0-0 Falkirk (D)
- 27/11/25: Rangers 1-1 Braga (D)
- 22/11/25: Rangers 2-1 Livingston (W)
- 09/11/25: Dundee FC 0-3 Rangers (W)
Player to watch: Nedim Bajrami
For the first time this season, Nedim Bajrami started back-to-back matches and is expected to make a third consecutive appearance after an impactful outing against Dundee last weekend, converting a stoppage-time penalty to secure a point for the Gers.