St. Mirren vs Rangers Prediction: Rangers to extend their win record

Rangers, vying for the title, embark on a journey to Paisley to take on a struggling St Mirren side in the Scottish Premiership this Saturday noon. Philippe Clement's squad executed their duties effectively in their recent league appearance midweek, narrowing the point gap with Celtic to just five. Despite this, St Mirren has faced consecutive defeats against Rangers in their recent encounters and will be eager to reverse this trend in the upcoming match.

St Mirren aims to build on their recent success with a 1-0 victory against Queen Of The South in the Scottish Cup, where Alex Gogić scored the sole goal in the 71st minute. However, St Mirren's offensive performance has been lacking in recent outings, managing only four goals in their last six games while conceding six.

Moreover, St Mirren faces a challenging statistic as they have not registered a win against Rangers in their last 22 league games, marking a prolonged period without success. Additionally, their struggles extend to home turf, where they have not secured a victory in their past three league matches. The team will be eager to overcome these challenges and improve their performance against Rangers in the upcoming fixture.

Rangers enter the upcoming clash on a high note, securing a 0-3 victory against Hibernian in their recent Premiership fixture. In that match, Rangers dominated possession with 61% and had 22 attempts on goal, with 8 on target. Rıdvan Yılmaz (30'), Todd Cantwell (45'), and Cyriel Dessers (74') were the scorers for Rangers, while Hibernian managed 9 shots at goal, with 3 on target.

Rangers' defensive prowess has been noteworthy, conceding only 4 goals in their last 6 outings, coupled with an impressive goal-scoring record of 13 during the same period. Additionally, as they approach the contest against St Mirren, Rangers carry an undefeated record in their last 10 away league games against them.

In the extensive history of encounters between St Mirren and Rangers, totaling 271 meetings, the hosts have secured victory in only 33 of those games, while the visitors boast an impressive record with 187 wins. The remaining 51 matches resulted in draws. Notably, Rangers have dominated the recent fixtures, winning the last four encounters and maintaining an unbeaten streak in the last 11 matchups.

St Mirren, the hosts, have struggled defensively, going without a clean sheet in their last 32 games against Rangers, a streak dating back to 2010. In contrast, Rangers currently hold the best defensive record in the Scottish top-flight this season, conceding only 11 goals. Despite St Mirren's challenges, only three of their nine league defeats this season occurred on their home turf, making them a formidable opponent, especially in front of their own supporters.

St Mirren has displayed improved form recently, securing victories in two of their last three games, a notable improvement compared to winning just one of their seven previous matches. However, their struggles at home are evident, having failed to secure a win or score in their last three home league games.

On the other hand, Rangers are enjoying a strong run with three consecutive victories and have suffered only one defeat in their last 21 games across all competitions. Their away form is particularly impressive, winning five of their last six games on the road. With the opportunity to play in the early kick-off slot and exert pressure on Celtic, who don't play until 6 pm, Rangers are poised for a comfortable victory against a St Mirren side currently facing challenges.