Rangers host Livingston FC on Saturday after a disappointing last-minute defeat to Kilmarnock a couple of days back.
Steven Gerrard’s men have been inconsistent in recent weeks and have slipped ten points away from their rivals Celtic in the chase for the title.
Despite the recent losses, Rangers have a good home record as they have won 9 out of their last 10 games at the Ibrox and have kept 7 clean sheets in the last 12. Hence, they should carry the momentum forward and avoid dropping points.
On the other hand, Livingston are coming into this game on the back of a win against St Mirren in midweek. And the Gers must not take them lightly.
Jermaine Defoe a calf injury and was left out of the squad against the Killie and would continue on the sidelines. whereas, Glenn Middleton and Filip Helander haven’t yet recovered.
Borna Barisic will be one notable absentee from the game against Livingston.
The 37-year-old the first-choice in between the sticks for the Gers. He would be hoping to keep a clean sheet at home after failing to hold his ground against the Killie.
The skipper tried his best at both ends of the pitch in the last outing. He will be leading the team from the back and needs to be more decisive while moving forward.
The English youngster should start ahead of Nikola Katic, who replaced him in the last game and was at fault for Kilmarnock’s winning goal.
The former Brighton star has been at his best throughout the season. He will start for sure without competition for his position.
Halliday would continue at left-back in the absence of Barisic. Though he is defensively decent, he needs to get more involved in the team’s attack.
The Scotsman returned to the line up after missing four games through injury. He is likely to retain his spot and will be key in stopping the opponent’s attack.
The Canadian international has been the driving force for the team in the middle of the park. He has contributed with 4 goals and assists in the league so far and is a crucial member of the squad.
The former Liverpool man has been quiet in the last few games and needs to get the team moving forward. He is a regular starter and would likely continue to be so.
The top assist-provider in Rangers’ squad, Aribo has not contributed much in the last four games. He needs to be at his best in the final third.
The Genk loanee looks to have settled with the team and has featured in the last three games since his arrival. He is expected to retain his spot.
The Colombian talisman couldn’t do much in the last outing but would be hoping to add more goals to his kitty. He should start for the Gers and help them cross the line.
