Rangers are aiming to bounce back from the weekend's disappointment and controversy in the Scottish League Cup final when they host Dundee on Saturday.
The Light Blues enjoyed an agonizing penalty defeat after a thrilling 3-3 draw with Celtic in the exhibition match at Hampden Park, but were left fuming at the full-time whistle after VAR failed to spot Liam Scales' extra-time foul . inside the penalty area. The Scottish FA has since admitted the error.
However, Philippe Clement and his players must put their cup final disappointment aside this weekend. The Gers welcome mid-table Dundee to Ibrox in the Scottish Premiership as they look to close the gap on league leaders Celtic. They could leapfrog Aberdeen into second place depending on the Dons' result at home to Hibernian on Saturday.
Dundee were unable to handle Rangers during September's meeting in the Scottish League Cup quarter-finals, but go into this weekend's game in confident mood after two 4-1 wins over Hibs and Motherwell in their last four outings .
Here it is 90 minutes guide to Rangers against Dundee.
Rangers vs Dundee H2H Record (Last Five Matches)
Current form (all competitions)
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Rangers |
Dundee |
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Celtic 3-3 (5-4p) Rangers – 15/12/24 |
Hearts 2-0 Dundee – 07/12/24 |
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Rangers 1-1 Tottenham – 12/12/24 |
Dundee 4-1 Motherwell – 04/12/24 |
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Ross County 0-3 Rangers – 08/12/24 |
Kilmarnock 1-1 Dundee – 30/11/24 |
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Rangers 6-0 Kilmarnock – 04/12/24 |
Dundee 4-1 Hibernian – 23/11/24 |
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St Johnstone 0-1 Rangers – 01/12/24 |
Aberdeen 4-1 Dundee – 09/12/24 |
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country |
TV channel/live streaming |
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United Kingdom |
Rangers TV, DeeTV |
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United States |
Rangers TV, DeeTV |
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Canada |
Rangers TV, DeeTV |
Rangers are still without the services of Tom Lawrence after the Welshman picked up an injury in early November during the Scottish League Cup semi-final. He joins loanee Neraysho Kasanwirjo on the pitch, with the Dutchman likely out for the season.
Leon Balogun could miss Saturday after picking up an unspecified injury during last weekend's final. Fellow centre-back John Souttar is also a doubt for the visit of Dundee after picking up an injury against Tottenham Hotspur in Europa Leaguewhile Rabbi Matondo may also miss out due to fitness issues.
Rangers predicted formation against Dundee (4-2-3-1): Butland; Tavernier, Sterling, Propper, Jephte; Diomande, Raskin; Cerny, Bajrami, Hagi; Igamane.
Dundee have some injury worries this weekend with defender Clark Robertson guaranteed to miss out. The centre-back is closing in on a return after being sidelined since the end of November, but he will not be making the trip to Glasgow.
Joe Shaughnessy and Ziyad Larkeche are the other defenders residing in the treatment room, with both expected to return in the coming weeks. Midfielder Scott Fraser and winger Charlie Reilly are also out.
Dundee predicted formation against Rangers (3-4-2-1): McCracken; Astley, Portals, Koumetio; Mulligan, McGhee, Sylla, Robertson; Cameron, Adewumi; Tiffoney.
Rangers may have suffered a setback last weekend, but they have improved significantly in recent weeks. Clement's side have been in impressive form both domestically and on the continent, with goals coming much easier to come by.
In-form Hamza Igamane will relish his chances against a Dundee side who have conceded 29 times in 16 league games this season, with a number of his attacking team-mates also likely to feature at Ibrox.