Rangers will seek 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 tasted an agonizing defeat on penalties after a thrilling 3-3 duel with Celtic in the big event at Hampden Park, but were left fuming after the full-time whistle after VAR failed to spot a Liam Scales foul in extra time. Inside the penalty area. The Scottish FA has since admitted the error.
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 lay down the gloves on Rangers during September's Scottish League Cup quarter-final encounter, but went into the weekend's game in a confident mood after two 4-1 victories over Hibs and Motherwell over their last four games.
here 90 minutes Guide to Rangers Against Dundee.
Rangers v 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 – 12/15/24 |
Hearts 2-0 Dundee – 12/07/24 |
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Rangers 1-1 Tottenham – 12/12/24 |
Dundee 4-1 Motherwell – 12/04/24 |
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Ross County 0-3 Rangers – 12/08/24 |
Kilmarnock 1-1 Dundee – 30/11/24 |
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Rangers 6-0 Kilmarnock – 12/04/24 |
Dundee 4-1 Hibernian – 23/11/24 |
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St Johnstone 0-1 Rangers – 12/01/24 |
Aberdeen 4-1 Dundee – 12/09/24 |
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nation |
TV Channel/Live Broadcast |
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UK |
Rangers TV, DTV |
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US |
Rangers TV, DTV |
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Canada |
Rangers TV, DTV |
Rangers are still without the services of Tom Lawrence after the Welshman suffered an injury in early November during the Scottish League Cup semi-final. He joins loanee Neraycho Kasanwerjo on the sidelines, with the Dutchman likely to miss this season.
Leon Balogun could miss the squad on Saturday after sustaining an unspecified injury during last weekend's final. Fellow centre-back John Souttar is also a doubt for the visit of Dundee after suffering an injury against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League. European LeagueWhile Rabbi Matondo may also be absent due to fitness issues.
Rangers expected lineup against Dundee (4-2-3-1):Butland; Tavernier, Sterling, Propper, Gifty; Diomandy, Ruskin; Cerny, Bajrami, Haji; Igamani.
Dundee have several injury concerns this weekend with defender Clarke Robertson guaranteed to be out. The centre-back is close to returning after being missing since late November but will not make the trip to Glasgow.
Joe Shaughnessy and Ziad Larkesh are the other two defenders staying in the treatment room, with both expected to return in the coming weeks. Midfielder Scott Fraser and winger Charlie Reilly are also missing.
Dundee expected lineup against Rangers (3-4-2-1):McCracken; Astley, Portales, Comitio; Mulligan, McGee, Sella, Robertson; Cameron, Adewumi. Tiffony.
Rangers may have suffered a setback last weekend, but they have clearly improved in recent weeks. Clement's side were in impressive form both domestically and on the continent, where goals were much easier to score.
The in-form Hamza Ighamani will fancy his chance against a Dundee side who have conceded 29 times in 16 league games this season, with a number of his fellow strikers likely to feature at Ibrox.