The Scottish Premiership is set for an exciting encounter as Rangers prepare to host Dundee at Ibrox Stadium on May 14, 2024.
With the season drawing to a close, both teams have crucial goals to achieve, setting the stage for a close battle.
Current Form
Rangers' Current Form
Rangers, currently sitting second in the Premiership, have had a mixed bag of results recently.
Despite a strong showing in their previous matches with two consecutive wins, they suffered a significant setback in the Old Firm derby against Celtic.
This defeat has nearly shattered their hopes for the Premiership title, making the upcoming game against Dundee crucial to retain any slim title hopes.
Dundee's Current Form
On the other hand, Dundee’s form has been worrying, with a six-match winless streak that saw them lose all three of their post-split matches.
The team's recent performance at Hearts, where they were convincingly defeated, indicates their struggles in finding form at a critical stage of the season.
Team News
Rangers Team News
Rangers will be without John Lundstram, who is suspended following a red card in the derby against Celtic.
Additional concerns include injuries to key players like Leon Balogun, Rabbi Matondo, and Abdallah Sima, which may force manager Philippe Clement to adjust his lineup and strategy significantly.
Dundee Team News
Dundee faces its own challenges with injuries. Key defender Joe Shaughnessy is sidelined for the season, and forward Diego Pineda continues to be absent due to a thigh injury, limiting manager Tony Docherty’s options for this crucial fixture.
Key Players
Rangers' Key Players
Despite the absence of some players, Rangers can rely on the likes of Cyriel Dessers, who recently scored against Celtic, to lead the line and provide the necessary attacking threat.
Dundee's Key Players
For Dundee, Luke McCowan has been a standout performer, with his contributions crucial if Dundee is to upset the odds at Ibrox.
Scoreline Prediction
Considering both teams' current form and stakes, Rangers are likely to have the upper hand in this matchup.
We're predicting a scoreline of 2-0 in favour of Rangers, which seems reasonable given their need to bounce back strongly and Dundee's recent form struggles.
FAQs
What was the score the last time Rangers played Dundee? Rangers and Dundee last met in a contest where Rangers came out on top, showing a strong performance.
Who are Rangers playing next? Rangers' next fixture will be against Hearts.
Who are Dundee playing next? Dundee will face off against Kilmarnock in their next match.
What time is the kickoff? The match kicks off at 7:30 PM UK time.