Kilmarnock entertain Rangers at Rugby Park in their 2023-24 Scottish Premiership opener on Saturday (August 5).
The hosts finished second from bottom in the first phase last season with 31 points from 33 games. Kilmarnock fared better in the second phase, finishing with 40 points from 38 games. Rangers, meanwhile, finished second in the league, behind arch-rivals Celtic as they trophyless last season.
Kilmarnock, meanwhile, played in the group stage of the Scottish League Cup last month, winning three of their four games to finish atop Group F.
Rangers, meanwhile, played five games in pre-season, winning twice. They drew 2-2 with Hoffenheim in their last friendly on Saturday.
Kilmarnoxk had a good outing in the League Cup, scoring at least twice in each game.
Rangers, meanwhile, have won their last six meetings against Kilmarnock, keeping four clean sheets. Though they struggled in the pre-season, considering their current record against Kilmarnock, expect a narrow win for Ramgees
Prediction: Kilmarnock 1-2 Rangers
Tip 1: Result - Rangers
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least a goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: James Tavernier to score or assist any time - Yes
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