Kilmarnock VS Rangers Match Prediction

The head-to-head record here is certainly in favour of the visitors, as Rangers have scored at least twice in 12 of their last 14 away matches against Kilmarnock in all competitions. Rangers have won three of their last six games against Kilmarnock and are unbeaten in the last three meetings between the sides as well. At home, Kilmarnock have lost five of their last six games at home to Rangers, although they did pull off an impressive 1-0 win in this game in 2011.

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Kilmarnock v Rangers: Prediction

Newly-promoted Rangers look immediately at home on their return to the Scottish Premiership after a spell out of the top-flight due to financial problems. They look certain to continue their unbeaten start to the new campaign at Kilmarnock, particularly as they have such a strong record in this fixture in the last few years. It should be a comfortable win for Warburton's men here.

Kilmarnock v Rangers: Betting Tips

Rangers are hot favourites for this game and the best price available on the Scottish Premiership newcomers is 10/21, while Kilmarnock can be backed at a giant 13/2 to claim a shock win, with the draw priced up at around the 7/2 mark by most of the bookmakers.

Miller scored a crucial goal for his side last week and is a decent price of 13/10 to score any time in this game, while Kris Boyd may also be of interest in the same market. The former Rangers striker has had a slow start to the new season but can be backed at a big 10/3 to fire in this game.

Just one win from their first three Scottish Premiership games has Kilmarnock looking over their shoulders, with a relegation battle possible on the cards for Lee Clark's men. The manager could make a few changes after a disappointing 2-0 loss to Ross County last weekend, especially as Kilmarnock have now lost five of their last six league games at home, but he might also give his team another chance to shine.

kilmarnock likely XI:

Rangers are top of the Scottish Premiership after three games of the campaign, although Mark Warburton's men have played one match more than their Glasgow rivals Celtic. Warburton could name an unchanged team from the 2-1 win over Motherwell last time out, although the Gers needed an injury-time strike from veteran forward Kenny Miller to claim the points. Croatian midfielder Niko Kranjcar is also in line to be promoted from the bench to the first team here.

Rangers likely XI:

Rangers were expected to immediately challenge for the title on their return to the Scottish Premiership and it looks like a renewal of their famous old battles with Glasgow city rivals Celtic are on the cards again. Kilmarnock will be hoping to snatch a draw at best, but Rangers have too much experience and a lot of quality in attack. A comfortable away win.

Rangers have scored at least twice in 12 of their last 14 away matches against Kilmarnock in all competitions.