St Johnstone vs Rangers Prediction: Rangers continue to struggle

At McDiarmid Park, St Johnstone will play Rangers in round 14 of the Scottish Premiership. Heading into this game, Rangers secured a win at home. Can St Johnstone secure a win this time?

St Johnstone took on Kilmarnock the previous time out and secured a huge victory. In a game that ended 1-0, Makenzi Kirk netted in the 53rd minute to see his side return to winning ways. In prior games, St Johnstone lost to St. Mirren, Hearts and Motherwell. This season, St Johnstone have played 14 matches and accumulated 13 points. In those games, St Johnstone scored 17 goals while conceding 27, leaving them seated 9th spot. 

Rangers' last league game was against Dundee United, and they drew. In that game, this team had 71 per cent of the game and attempted 29 shots. However, only nine were on target, while converting one in the 66th minute, thanks to Vaclav Cerny's brilliance. In the meantime, Rangers have gone unbeaten in four consecutive games, defeating Motherwell and Hearts in that run. In the league this season, Rangers have 23 points, coming from 12 matches. With 17 goals scored and nine conceded, the visitors sit in third spot. 

Rangers have fallen off so much this season, being 11 points behind league leading Celtic and will have to show competitiveness to have a chance of closing the gaps. However, St Johnstone have been inconsistent but secured a win in their last weekend game. In the meantime, Rangers come into this game as a favourite, and I believe they have what it takes to win despite being on the road. Looking at St Johnstone's defence, this team has conceded so much lately and also have the most goals conceded this season. Bet on Rangers winning, while we expect many goals.