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Rangers' Scottish Premiership curtain-raiser takes place on Saturday with a game against Livingston.
Steven Gerrard's side will be boosted by the return of the fans. The Gers had to celebrate their 2020-21 title win in the absence of their supporters, and will now hope to start their campaign with a win in front of them.
Rangers won their last game 2-1 against Spanish giants Real Madrid. Fashion Sakala and Cedric Itten scored for Rangers after Rodrygo had opened the scoring for Carlo Ancelotti's side in the eighth minute.
Meanwhile, Livingston inflicted a 3-1 loss upon Cowdenbeath in the Scottish League Cup on Saturday. They have enjoyed some decent form lately and can pose a strong threat to Rangers.
Rangers vs Livingston Head-to-Head
Rangers and Livingston have clashed against each other on 36 occasions so far. Rangers have won 25 games, while Livingston have prevailed in just three matches. Eight games ended with scores level.
The last meeting between the two Scottish sides ended in a 3-0 away win for the Rangers. James Tavernier, Ryan Kent, and Ianis Hagi each scored a goal for the Gers that day.
Rangers form guide: W-D-D-L-W
Livingston form guide: W-W-L-W-W
Rangers vs Livingston Team News
Rangers
Ryan Jack has been ruled out with a calf injury. Nnamdi Ofoborh is recovering from a heart condition and is expected to return to football-related activities in late October. Kemar Roofe and Glen Kamara are suspended for this game while Brandon Barker remains a doubt for this game.
Injuries: Ryan Jack, Nnamdi Ofoborh
Doubtful: Brandon Barker
Suspension: Kemar Roofe, Glen Kamara
Livingston
Veteran winger Keaghan Jacobs has been sidelined with a foot injury.
Injuries: Keaghan Jacobs
Doubtful: None
Suspension: None
Rangers vs Livingston Predicted XI
Rangers predicted XI (4-3-3): Allan McGregor; James Tavernier, Connor Goldson, Filip Helander, Borna Barisic; Steven Davis, John Lundstrum, Ianis Hagi; Ryan Kent, Cedric Itten, Fashion Sakala
Livingston predicted XI (4-4-2): Daniel Barden; Jack Fitzwater, Jackson Longridge, Ayo Obileye, Cristian Montano; Scott Pittman, Sean Kelly, Jason Holt, Craig Sibbald; Andrew Shinnie, Bruce Anderson
Rangers vs Livingston Prediction
Rangers are overwhelming favorites going into this game, considering the quality of their starting XI. The defending champions are a stellar unit, more than capable of repeating their feat from last year, and they will be a more daunting proposition with the fans back in the stadium.
Steven Gerrard's team should have no problem making short work of Livingston on Saturday.
Prediction: Rangers 2-0 Livingston
