Rangers travel to Rugby Park to face Kilmarnock in a crucial match as they aim to keep the pressure on Celtic and Aberdeen at the top of the Scottish Premiership table.
Philippe Clement's side has won every league game since their Old Firm defeat, but they remain five points adrift of the leading duo.
Despite their recent run of form, Clement's team has had some close calls, including a hard-fought 2-0 win over St Johnstone.
Kilmarnock, on the other hand, has struggled to find consistency this season and has been winless in their last five home league games.
Despite their struggles, they have the potential to make life difficult for Rangers, especially with the pressure on the visitors to deliver.
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.
Kilmarnock vs. Rangers live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this Scottish Premiership match in the U.S.:
TV channel: —
Live stream: Paramount+
This game is not available for live TV broadcast in the United States. Streaming options are available on Paramount+, which is currently offering a 7-day FREE trial to new members.
What time does Kilmarnock vs. Rangers kick off?
This Scottish Premiership clash takes place at the Rugby Park in Kilmarnock, Scotland and kicks off on Sunday, October 20 at 12:00 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sun, Oct. 6 | 7:00 a.m. |
| Central Time | Sun, Oct. 6 | 6:00 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sun, Oct. 6 | 5:00 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sun, Oct. 6 | 4:00 a.m. |
Kilmarnock vs. Rangers lineups, team news
For Kilmarnock, Kyle Magennis is out of the team with a hamstring injury. Stuart Findlay came off in the 19th minute of their draw with Dundee United and didn't feature in the game against Dundee. He is still doubtful for this game.
Kilmarnock predicted XI (4-4-2, right to left): O'Hara (GK) — Burroughs, Mayo, Deas, Ndaba — Armstrong, Polworth, Lyons, Kennedy — Watkins, Vassell
Injured: Kyle Magennis, Stuart Findlay (doubtful)
Suspended: None
Rangers will be without Danilo (knee), Rabbi Matondo (hamstring), Ridvan Yilmaz (thigh), and Oscar Cortes (knock) due to injury.
Hamza Igamane is likely to be replaced by Cyriel Dessers, who has scored seven goals in 11 appearances so far this season. Ianis Hagi is facing a two-match suspension following his red card against St Johnstone.
Rangers predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Butland (GK) — Tavernier, Souttar, Propper, Jefte — Diomande, Barron — Cerny, Lawrence, Bajrami — Dessers
Injured: Oscar Cortes, Danilo, Rabbi Matondo, and Ridvan Yilmaz
Suspended: Ianis Hagi
Kilmarnock vs. Rangers Prediction
Rangers have historically dominated this fixture, and they will be expected to come away with all three points. However, with Kilmarnock's rollercoaster performances, the match might be tighter than expected.
- Prediction: Kilmarnock 1-2 Rangers
Scottish Premiership fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Saturday, October 19
- Celtic vs. Aberdeen (10:00 a.m.)
- Dundee United vs. Hibernian (10:00 a.m.)
- Hearts vs. St Mirren (10:00 a.m.)
- Motherwell vs. Dundee
- St. Johnstone vs. Ross County
Sunday, October 20
- Kilmarnock vs. Rangers (7:00 a.m.)
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