Kilmarnock vs Rangers
Scottish Premiership
Wednesday
28th February 2024
The BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park
The most comprehensive preview, detailed analysis and reliable predictions of the Scottish Premiership fixture between Kilmarnock and Rangers.
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Kilmarnock form analysis
Killie has been relatively sturdy defensively but prone to inconsistent attacking displays in recent results. On February 24th, Kilmarnock earned an impressive 2-0 home win over Aberdeen thanks to first half goals from Ndaba and Kennedy. Earlier on February 17th though, Kilmarnock conceded late to draw 1-1 at Celtic after Furuhashi’s opener, rescued only by stoppage time heroics from Watson.
Prior to that on February 8th, Kilmarnock grinded out a 1-0 home win over Livingston with a late strike from Watkins. On February 3rd, Kilmarnock drew 1-1 away at Motherwell after Mayo’s opener was erased by Bair. Kilmarnock’s best recent performance came in a 2-2 away draw at Hibernian on January 27th, powered by an own goal and Kennedy strike before conceding late. So Kilmarnock has defended well enough to stay competitive and grind out results, but increased consistency in their attacking play can help transform the solid foundations into more wins.
Rangers form analysis
Rangers have shown both offensive firepower and defensive sturdiness recently behind star turns from Dessers and Diomandé. On February 24th, Rangers blitzed Hearts 5-0 at home with Diomandé, Cortés, and a Dessers brace powering the first half domination before Silva added the fifth. Earlier on February 18th, Rangers cruised to a 3-0 win at St. Johnstone powered by a Diomandé opener before Tavernier finished them off with two late penalties.
Prior to that, Rangers battled past Ross County 3-1 and edged Aberdeen 2-1 with resilient displays. Rangers’ best recent performance came in a 3-0 home thrashing of Livingston on February 3rd with goals from Silva, Matondo and Cantwell. Rangers have shown quality at both ends. Dominating weaker opponents through the brilliance of Dessers and Diomandé while grinding out wins against stiff competition. Sustaining this form could power Rangers towards a fruitful season domestically and abroad.
