In the MD 16 of the Scottish Premiership, Rangers will arrive at Dingwall to face Ross County on the back of a three-match winning streak, showing newfound confidence under Philippe Clement.
Ross County, however, have been strong at home, accumulating 12 of their 15 points at the Global Energy Stadium. So, Rangers will be wary, given their struggles here last season.
While Ross County suffered a heavy defeat at Celtic Park last weekend, they’ll aim to bounce back and make life difficult for the visitors. Though, it won't come easily as Rangers' demonstrated one of their best performances this season with a 6-0 demolition of Kilmarnock in the last game.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Ross County vs. Rangers live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this Scottish Premiership match in the U.S.:
TV channel: N/A
Live stream: Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo Network
This game is not available for live TV broadcast in the United States. Streaming options are available on CBS Sprots Golazo and Paramount+, the later of whom is currently offering a 7-day FREE trial to new members.
What time does Ross County vs. Rangers kick off?
This Scottish Premiership clash takes place at the Global Energy Stadium in Dingwall, Scotland and kicks off on Sunday, December 8 at 12:00 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sun, Dec. 8 | 7:00 a.m. |
| Central Time | Sun, Dec. 8 | 6:00 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sun, Dec. 8 | 5:00 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sun, Dec. 8 | 4:00 a.m. |
Ross County vs. Rangers lineups, team news
Ross County remain without Will Nightingale, who is sidelined with a long-term injury. Max Sheaf, however, might make his first appearance since April after recovering from a muscle issue.
The potential return of Sheaf offers home team some midfield depth as they look to strengthen at home.
Ross County XI (3-4-2-1, right to left): Laidlaw (GK) — Wright, Efete, Leak — Brown, Randall, Nisbet, Reid — Chilvers, White — Hale.
Injured: Nightingale (knee)
Suspended: None
Rangers are unlikely to feature Rabbi Matondo, Oscar Cortes, and Tom Lawrence. The good news, however, is that the trio is nearing return, but Ross County might have come too soon.
As for Neraysho Kasanwirjo's season appears over due to a serious knee injury, with the defender already back at Feyenoord.
Rangers XI (4-2-3-1 right to left): Butland (GK) — Tavernier, Souttar, Balogun, Jefte — Raskin, Hagi — Diomande, Cerny, Igamane — Danilo.
Injured: Matondo (hamstring), Cortes (doubtful), Lawrence (doubtful), Kasanwirjo (knee)
Suspended: None
Ross County vs. Rangers prediction
No one's denying Ross county's home form. But there's still a lot of gap between them and Rangers. Plus, the visitors are in good form under Clement.
So, that momentum alone should be enough for them to close the gap to one point with Aberdeen as the top of the table fight gets serious.
Prediction: Ross County 1-3 Rangers
Scottish Premiership fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Saturday, December 7
- Aberdeen vs. Johnstone (10 a.m.)
- Celtic vs. Hibernian (10 a.m.)
- Dundee United vs. Kilmarnock (10 a.m.)
- Hearts vs. Dundee (10 a.m.)
- St. Mirren vs. Motherwell (10 a.m.)
Sunday, August 18
- Ross County vs. Rangers (7 a.m.)
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