St Mirren vs Rangers Prediction and Betting Tips

St Mirren vs Rangers predictions for this Scottish Premiership affair. Title-chasing Rangers visit struggling St Mirren in the Scottish Premiership for a Saturday lunchtime match. Will they extend their positive form and put pressure on Celtic? Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.

Scottish Premiership | Gameweek 23 – Jan 27, 2024 at 12.30pm UK at The Smisa Stadium

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St Mirren vs Rangers Predictions

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Rangers’ Title Charge Meets St Mirren’s Resilience: A Premiership Showdown

Rangers, rejuvenated after a commanding win against Hibernian, prepare to face St Mirren in Paisley, with title aspirations burning bright. St Mirren, enduring a form slump, aim to disrupt Rangers’ momentum in this Scottish Premiership encounter.

St Mirren: Struggling for Consistency

Stephen Robinson’s St Mirren started the season strongly but have since experienced a downturn in form. Their early promise has waned, with only seven points from the last nine matches, placing them ten points behind Hearts. Despite a solid home record, their goal-scoring woes have been a persistent issue, reflected in their recent home performances.

Rangers: On the Pursuit of Perfection

Rangers, under Philippe Clement, have been in formidable form, winning their last two league matches and reducing the gap to Celtic. Their impressive record against St Mirren and recent performances suggest a team in pursuit of perfection. The upcoming match in Paisley is crucial for maintaining their title chase.

Tactical Overview and Key Battles

St Mirren’s Defensive Challenges

St Mirren’s recent form has been marred by defensive vulnerabilities and a lack of goal-scoring prowess. Their task against Rangers will be to fortify their defence and find ways to penetrate a solid Rangers backline.

Rangers’ Attacking Prowess

Rangers have shown a balanced and potent attacking force, capable of breaking down stubborn defences. Their success in creating and converting chances will be pivotal in this match.

Team News and Predicted Lineups

St Mirren’s Lineup and Absences

St Mirren will miss Toyosi Olusanya due to suspension and Ryan Strain with an injury. Their recent addition, Hyeok-kyu Kwon, could play a key role following his impressive debut.

Predicted St Mirren XI: Hemming; Bolton, Gogic, Taylor; Fraser, Boyd-Munce, Flynn, Kiltie, Tanser; Ayunga, Mandron

Rangers’ Squad Dynamics

Rangers, despite missing key players like Danilo and Kemar Roofe, have depth in their squad. Fabio Silva, on loan from Wolves, is expected to lead the line after a promising start.

Predicted Rangers XI: Butland; Tavernier, Goldson, Souttar, Yilmaz; Lundstram, Raskin, Cantwell; McCausland, Fabio Silva, Matondo

In-Depth Match Predictions

1. Handicap Market: Rangers to Win with a -1 Handicap

Rangers’ recent form and attacking strength make them favourites to overcome a -1 handicap. St Mirren’s struggles, particularly in scoring and defending against top teams, suggest that Rangers could secure a victory with at least a two-goal margin.

2. Correct Score Prediction: Rangers 3-0 St Mirren

Considering Rangers’ potent attack and St Mirren’s recent defensive issues, a 3-0 victory for Rangers is a likely outcome. Rangers have demonstrated their ability to score multiple goals, while St Mirren has struggled to find the net, especially against top-tier teams.

3. Goalscorer Prediction: Fabio Silva to Score

Fabio Silva, with his impressive start for Rangers, is a strong candidate to score. His positioning and finishing skills, combined with Rangers’ creative midfield, increase the likelihood of him finding the net against a St Mirren side that has been susceptible defensively.

4. Corner Prediction: Rangers More Corners; Total Over 9

Rangers’ attacking approach, involving width and crosses, should lead to a higher number of corners. Combined with St Mirren’s defensive strategy, which might involve clearing balls for corners under pressure, the match could see a high corner count, with the total expected to exceed 9.

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