Rangers will host Ross County in the next round of the Scottish Premiership on Sunday, 2 February.
Will the hosts secure a win according to everyone's expectations or will we see a huge upset caused by Ross County? Find out by reading our Rangers vs Ross County prediction and preview below.
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Rangers vs Ross County prediction: Rangers with a confident win
Key Stats
- Rangers have won five of their last six games in all competitions.
- Dessers has scored eight goals for Rangers in the Premiership this season.
- The Belgian forward has scored four goals in five duels with Ross County so far.
Correct score prediction: Rangers 3-0 Ross County
Given that Rangers are clearly favoured to win and they've beaten Ross County regularly in recent years, including a 6-0 and 3-0 wins earlier this season, we can't see Ross County avoiding a loss in this match either.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Rangers the absolute favourites
- HOME: 2/13 (1.15) – 86.70%
- DRAW: 7/1 (8.00) – 12.50%
- AWAY: 14/1 (15.00) – 6.70%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
We can see from these Rangers vs Ross County odds that the hosts are the expected winners by a huge margin, which is understandable since Rangers are clearly the better team of the two and by a lot.
The hosts are also in their best for since the start of the season, while Ross County are winless in their last three games across the board, so it's clear why the bookies don't see them surprising Rangers in this game.
Anyway, if you liked our predictions for this game, go check out some of our top betting tips for today as well.
Most recent H2Hs: Rangers the better team lately
With four wins in the last five duels with Ross County, Rangers have clearly been the dominant team recently, although Ross County have also won once. However, that is still the only win for Ross County against Rangers, who have a huge advantage in the overall H2H record: 20-4-1.
Scotland Premiership 08/12/24
Ross County
Rangers
Scotland Premiership 24/08/24
Rangers
Ross County
Scotland Premiership 14/04/24
Ross County
Rangers
Scotland Premiership 14/02/24
Rangers
Ross County
Scotland Premiership 27/12/23
Rangers
Ross County
Rangers preview: Can they keep winning?
Even though Rangers are far behind Celtic in the title race, 10 points at the moment, they have been in good form lately and have managed to reduce that difference, however slightly. They also enter the next match in good mood after a win over Royale Union in the Europa League, which saw them secure a Top 8 finish and a direct place in the Round of 16 of this competition.
Meanwhile, Dujon Sterling and Neraysho Kasanwirjo are out with injuries, while Leon Balogun and Leon King are doubtful. Rangers will also be without suspended Mohammed Diomande.
Predicted lineup: Butland (GK), Tavernier, Propper, Nsiala, Jefte, Raskin, Bajrami, Cerny, Hagi, Igamane & Dessers
Scotland Premiership 11/05/25
W
Aberdeen
0
Rangers
4
Scotland Premiership 04/05/25
D
Celtic
1
Rangers
1
Scotland Premiership 26/04/25
D
St Mirren
2
Rangers
2
UEFA Europa League 17/04/25
L
Athletic Bilbao
2
Rangers
0
Scotland Premiership 13/04/25
D
Aberdeen
2
Rangers
2
Ross County preview: Can they cause a huge upset?
While Ross County have failed to win in their last three games, including an extra-time loss to Livingston that saw them eliminated from the FA Cup, they have been in solid form lately in the league. After all, they have only lost once in the last six matches and it was against the reigning champions Celtic, while they also recorded three wins and two draws in this run of games.
When it comes to team news, Will Nightingale, Alex Samuel, Jack Grieves, Michee Efete, and Ryan Leak are sidelined with injuries.
Predicted lineup: Amissah (GK), Wright, Tomkinson, Campbell, Brown, Randall, Nisbet, Ashworth, Chilvers, Robesten & Hale
Scotland Premiership 10/05/25
L
St Johnstone
2
Ross County
1
Scotland Premiership 03/05/25
L
Hearts
3
Ross County
1
Scotland Premiership 26/04/25
L
Kilmarnock
2
Ross County
0
Scotland Premiership 12/04/25
L
St Mirren
3
Ross County
2
Scotland Premiership 05/04/25
L
Aberdeen
1
Ross County
0
Player to watch: Cyriel Dessers
We have already selected Dessers to score in this game, so he's obviously our player to watch as well. While the Belgian striker is not having as efficient season as he did in the last campaign, he is still one of the top scorers in the league for Rangers with eight goals.
