Rangers will host Dundee at Ibrox this Sunday in the Scottish Premiership.
The home team aims for a positive result to keep their strong performance ongoing and to close in on league leaders Hearts.
Rangers vs Dundee FC – Match preview and team news
- Date: Sunday, 25th January.
- Kick-off: 3pm BST.
- Venue: Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow.
Rangers team news
Rangers might give league debuts to new signings Andreas Skov Olsen and Tochi Chukwuani, both available after joining in January. However, Skov Olsen’s participation is uncertain pending further assessment.
The team secured Skov Olsen despite Wolfsburg’s struggles, while Chukwuani has impressed during training sessions.
Defender John Souttar is out with an injury, and long-term absentees Bailey Rice, Connor Barron, and Derek Cornelius are not ready to play. Dujon Sterling is nearing a return but won’t be available this weekend.
Dundee FC team news
Dundee faces challenges in defense, with Billy Koumetio sidelined until late February due to a knee injury.
Forward Joe Westley is also out with an ankle injury but is expected to return in early February. Clark Robertson will take Koumetio’s spot at center-back.
Form
Rangers
Rangers have won their last seven matches across all competitions, marking a significant turnaround as they position themselves in the title race.
They recently ended a nine-game winless streak in the Europa League with a 1-0 victory over Ludogorets Razgrad, thanks to a goal from Mohamed Diomande.
Additionally, Rangers have not lost a home game in January since 2011, with 35 unbeaten matches at Ibrox during this month (W31 D4), achieving four clean sheets in their last four games.
Dundee FC
After a tough start, Dundee is on a good run, winning four out of their last five matches. They recently won 2-1 against Kilmarnock in the Scottish Cup.
This streak includes three consecutive league wins before their recent loss to Hearts.
Predicted lineups
Rangers: Butland; Tavernier, Souttar, Fernandez, Meghoma; Diomande, Raskin; Moore, Aasgaard, Gassama; Miovski.
Dundee FC: McCracken; Atley, Graham, Koumetio, Wright; Congreve, Dhanda, Hamilton, Jones, Yogane; Hay.
How to watch Rangers vs Dundee FC?
The match will be available on Rangers TV, with live coverage provided by BBC Radio Scotland through SportsSound.
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