Rangers v Queen’s Park preview: Team news, predicted line-ups, where to watch, predictions
Rangers are in Scottish Cup action on Sunday as they welcome Queen’s Park to Ibrox, looking to build upon their run of wins.
Philippe Clement’s side have seen their form improve of late with only one loss in their last 10 games in all competitions.
However, with the Scottish Premiership looking very much out of reach this term with 13 points between the Gers and the top of the table, the cup competitions hold more significance.
Preview
It has been a tough season for Rangers so far this term, which has led to plenty of speculation surrounding the future of Clement in his role as manager, with many supporters feeling their side have offered well below what is expected.
Therefore, with 13 points separating the Gers from their rivals at the top of the Scottish Premiership, it is vital that the Light Blues succeed in their cup runs this term to try and bring some success to Ibrox.
Their opponents Queen’s Park are having a positive campaign, currently sitting fifth in the Scottish Championship.
The Championship side won 3-2 in the last round of their Scottish Cup, but come into this game without a win in three games, meaning they are lacking form.
With this in mind, this should certainly be a solid victory for Clement’s side to see them progress into the next stage of the competition.
Form Guide (League)
Rangers: WWWWD
Queen’s Park: LLDWL
Team News
Rangers may have to be prepared to line up without Ridvan Yilmaz, Connor Barron and Leon Balogun, who have all picked up recent injuries.
However, given the Light Blues are facing a side in the league below, the boss is unlikely to risk any key players in the tie.
Queen’s Park have no fresh injury issues coming into this game and will be eager to have a strong side available to give their best chances.
Predicted lineups
Rangers: Butland, Tavernier, Propper, Nsiala, Jefte, Rice, Barron, McCausland, Lawrence, Bajrami, Dessers.
Queen’s Park: Ferrie, Mauchin, Udjur, Tizzard, Scott, Longridge, Welsh, Drozd, Turner, Duncan, Rudden.
Where to watch Rangers v Queen’s Park
The match will be shown live on Premier Sports 2 for supporters to watch the game.
Prediction – Rangers 5-0 Queen’s Park
This should be a routine win for Clement’s side on Sunday (9 February) as the boss knows that the cup competitions are vital to both his side and his own job at Ibrox this term.
Although the Light Blues will likely put out a weakened side, they will have the alternatives on the bench if needs be although with the talent, they shouldn’t need to rely on substitutions too much.
Cyriel Dessers bagged a hattrick in the last round of the Scottish Cup and in strong form, the 30-year-old will be keen to contribute more of the same.