Livingston will take on Rangers in the Scottish Premiership on Sunday, 28 September, with the hosts looking to pile on the pressure on Gers' boss Russell Martin.
Following a defeat in Europe on Thursday night, Martin's job is under serious threat and failure to beat Livingston here could see the axe come down on the former Southampton boss.
As part of this week's round of Scottish Premiership betting tips, check out our Livingston vs Rangers prediction below.
Contents
Livingston vs Rangers prediction: Gers to sneak a win
Key Stats
- Livingston have lost four of their last five matches.
- Rangers have won their last five matches against Livingston
- Fewer than two goals have been scored in each of Rangers' last four matches.
Correct score prediction: Livingston 0-2 Rangers
Rangers may well be in poor form, but you aren't going to get 7/10 on them to beat Livingston often, so this is definitely the logical choice on Sunday. Gers have far more quality than their opponents, who are also having a terrible time at present.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Rangers aren't huge favourites
- HOME: 7/2 (4.50) – 22.2%
- DRAW: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.6%
- AWAY: 7/10 (1.70) – 58.8%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Livingston vs Rangers odds don't indicate that the visitors are going to get away from the hosts, which is fair enough considering how poorly Rangers have started the season. Ladbrokes have given Livingston a 22.2% chance of winning the match, while Rangers have been given a 58.8% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Rangers domination
With 14 wins from their last 15 matches against Livingston, Rangers should be supremely confident ahead of Sunday, regardless of what has happened so far this season. Livingston's last win over Rangers came all the way back in September 2018.
Scotland Premiership 03/02/24
Rangers
Livingston
Scotland Premiership 12/11/23
Livingston
Rangers
Scotland League Cup 27/09/23
Rangers
Livingston
Scotland Premiership 12/08/23
Rangers
Livingston
Scotland Premiership 18/02/23
Livingston
Rangers
Livingston preview: A trio of absentees
If Livingston are to pull off their first win over Rangers in seven years, then they will do so without three first-team players, as Cristian Montano, Cameron Kerr and Aidan Denholm have all been ruled out of this due to various injuries.
Predicted lineup: Prior (GK), Finlayson, Blaney, Wilson, Montgomery, Tait, Sylla, Smith, Pittman, Yengi, Muirhead
Last five results
- Dundee 3-2 Livingston
- Aberdeen 0-0 Livingston
- Livingston 1-2 Hearts
- Celtic 3-0 Livingston
- Livingston 0-2 Hibernian
Rangers preview: Issues up front
The decision to sell Hamza Igamane and Cyriel Dessers this summer is proving to be a questionable one as Rangers continue to struggle for goals. To make matters worse, goal threat Rabbi Matondo is no closer to a return from injury. Elsewhere, Dujon Sterling and Lyall Cameron have also been ruled out.
Predicted lineup: Butland (GK), Tavernier, Souttar, Cornelius, Meghoma, Diomande, Raskin, Diomande, Moore, Aasgaard, Gassama, Miovski
Last five results
- Rangers 0-1 Genk
- Rangers 2-0 Hibernian
- Rangers 0-2 Hearts
- Rangers 0-0 Celtic
- Club Brugge 6-0 Rangers
Player to watch: Djeidi Gassama
Djeidi Gassama looked bright in his first couple of appearances for Rangers this season, but his form has quickly tailed off, and he now looks a man devoid of all confidence. A first league goal could be all it takes to get the talented winger back to his best, and that could come this weekend.