Kilmarnock vs Rangers Prediction: Rangers to keep their title hopes with a win

Rugby Park will host the Scottish Premiership encounter between Kilmarnock and Rangers in Kilmarnock. In this week eight fixture, the two teams will look to secure a win after a solid performance from their last league game. Which side keeps things running here?

Kilmarnock extended their unbeaten run with a win the previous time out against Dundee FC and will look to show class here. In that game, Kilmarnock scored three goals in the last 8 minutes, with Matthew Kennedy getting a brace, while Bruce Anderson also found the back of the net to complete a comeback win after being behind by two goals. In the meantime, Kilmarnock's prior matches to that win saw them draw FC Copenhagen, Hibernian, St. Mirren, and Dundee United. From their first seven matches of the season, Kilmarnock have six points, leaving them 9th in the standings. 

Rangers are coming off a league victory against St Johnstone and will be confident to extend things running. In a game that ended 2-0, Rangers Vaclav Cerny scored a brace for this side, coming in the 34th and 58th minutes. In the meantime, a look at Rangers' last six matches saw them win five, their lone defeat against Lyon in the Europa League. Rangers defeated Hibernian, Malmo FF, Dundee FC, and Dundee United in other matches. In the league, Rangers have 16 points from a possible 21, leaving them in third place in the standings. 

Kilmarnock have been playing so well at the moment, and they look like a side not ready to suffer a defeat. While Rangers are coming off a win, they will not want to lose their guard. This should be a competitive game for two sides that have not lost in recent matches in the league. While Kilmarnock have been scoring in each of their recent games, the Rangers also look very strong in defense. Expect the road team to dominate as the better side, while Kilmarnock also find the back of the net at home.