Rangers Target Fourth Place in Scottish Premiership Clash at Kilmarnock

Kilmarnock is set to face Rangers in a crucial Scottish Premiership match, as both teams aim to improve their standings. With Rangers targeting fourth place, this clash is significant for both sides.

Recent Performance Overview

Kilmarnock enters this matchup facing challenges in their recent games. They have failed to secure a victory in their last eight league fixtures, recording two draws and six losses. Their previous winless streak was ten matches long in March 2021.

On the other hand, Rangers have also struggled recently, drawing their last three games. This marks their longest streak of draws since March 2015, when they also recorded five in a row. Historically, the club has only reached four consecutive draws in the top flight back in November 2005.

Head-to-Head Records

• Kilmarnock has lost 12 of their last 14 league encounters with Rangers.
• The two exceptions occurred at home, with Kilmarnock winning 1-0 in August 2023 and October 2024.
• No recent league visit to Kilmarnock has ended in a draw; Rangers won five and lost six of their last 11 visits.
• The last draw was a goalless one in April 2017 during Pedro Caixinha’s tenure.

Statistics and Analysis

This season, Rangers have shown a strong offensive output, ranking second in the Scottish Premiership with an average of 15.2 shots per game. However, their shot conversion rate of 8.9% is concerning, placing them third-lowest in the league. From 213 shots, they have managed to score only 19 goals to date.

This upcoming clash at Kilmarnock represents a critical opportunity for Rangers to push towards fourth place in the Scottish Premiership. With both teams in need of a turnaround, fans can expect an intense and competitive match.