Rangers 3 Kilmarnock 1 LIVE as Todd Cantwell turns home Yilmaz cross to restore advantage

James Tavernier is subsequent to attempt his luck however Will Dennis will get down low to deny the skipper.

The recreation is opening up with simply over 25 minutes left on the clock.

Derek McInnes reacts after the third aim for Rangers by making a double change.

Skipper Kyle Vassell and winger Daniel Armstrong make approach for Marley Watkins and Gary Mackay-Steven

Kilmarnock enchantment loudly for handball towards John Souttar as he slides in to block a cross.

VAR is now checking for a attainable penalty.

Todd Cantwell fires vast after taking the ball in from Ross McCausland.

The aim was opening up in entrance of the midfielder however his effort is off track.

First half opporunity of the second interval for the home aspect.

Kilmarnock have fired a couple of crosses into the field however Rangers have defended properly earlier than Todd Cantwell picked up the ball and despatched Cyriel Dessers on his approach however the striker was denided by a superb slide problem when left one on one.

The second 45 minutes are underway at Ibrox

Rangers 2 Kilmarnock 0

A glance again on the two targets from the primary half at Ibrox

John Souttar picks out Ridvan Yilmaz with a superb via ball after stepping up from the again however his first contact lets him down.

Moments later Matty Kennedy then causes an issue for the Rangers defence as he seems to be to smash a ball throughout aim however it’s cleared for a nook.

In the ensuing assault David Watson is booked by John Beaton for trying to decelerate time at a throw-in.

It stays goalless after 35 minutes of motion at Ibrox.

Cyriel Dessers has got here shut twice for the hosts with one effort clipping the surface of the submit.

But the prospect of the sport stays with Kyle Vassell on the break who compelled a superb save from Jack Butland.

The visitiors are beginning to develop in confidence as extra our bodies get ahead on the assault.

Daniel Armstrong and Matty Kennedy are each beginning to see the ball and have chucked a few balls into the field.

Kyle Vassell breaks via one on one after the guests win the ball again in the course of the park.

The Killie skipper takes John Souttar out the sport along with his contact however Jack Butland makes himself large and produces a superb save.

It’s not the primary time he is completed it this season!

Rangers are persevering with to ask questions with Kieran Dowell subsequent to check the home defence with a low ball after some good build-up play from the hosts however Derek McInnes’ males proceed to get up to the problem at Ibrox.

Ridvan Yilmaz shifts away from Danny Armstrong earlier than delivering a superb cross between Stuart Findlay and Lewis Mayo however Cyriel Dessers’ header simply loops over the bar. A second time the striker has went shut inside 22 minutes.

Kilmarnock are compelled right into a change after simply 17 minutes as Liam Donnelly is compelled off for David Watson

Todd Cantwell is within the e book as John Beaton pulls the midfielder with skipper James Tavernier to clarify why he is been booked.

He will now want to watch out with over 75 minutes nonetheless to play right here.

Rangers are getting loads of pleasure down the left aspect with the tempo of Abdallah Sima.

Ridvan Yilmaz seems to be to ship the attacker on aim however his cross was too heavy.

Moments later Kieran Dowell is in behind however fails to choose anybody out with a low cross.

The home aspect proceed to see loads of the ball within the opening exchanges nevertheless it stays goalless.

Rangers get the primary nook of the sport after driving run from Todd Cantwell.

He lays the ball vast to Abdallah Sima – who departs tomorrow for the AFCON- however his harmful low cross is lower out for a nook.

However, the home aspect fail to make something of the set-piece.

As anticipated Rangers have had a lot of the ball within the early exchanges as they search for a gap.

Inside the opening 60 seconds Connor Goldson performed considered one of his signature lengthy pings in direction of James Tavernier however he failed to management correctly and gave away a foul.

We await the primary actual effort at aim!

We are simply minutes away from the massive kick-off at Ibrox.

Just sufficient time to get the kettle on and settle in for hopefully an thrilling 90 minutes of motion.

So forward of at present’s video games how does the title race form up by way of the most recent odds to go all the way in which?

Celtic are favourites with Betway as issues stand at odds of 1/2 to retain their crown come May.

Rangers are at the moment 6/4 to finish the marketing campaign prime of the pile.

There has been loads of twists and turns already and there’ll little doubt be many extra to come within the coming months.

“He’s performed right here at Ibrox earlier than with Porto so he’ll know what it’s all about and the environment. He’s in all probability been slightly bit unfortunate along with his recreation time down there [Wolves].

“He brings that pleasure to the entrance line. He brings one thing totally different however for me he isn’t that out and out No9. He likes to link up and get past. That might be one thing Rangers have missed up till this second in time. I’m actually trying ahead to seeing him.”

Fabio Silva is out on the Ibrox turf for the primary time as each set of gamers get pre-match preparations underway.

The large kick-off is simply over 20 minutes away and you will not miss a kick as we deliver you all the important thing updates.

Philippe Clement has teased the Wolves loanee might get some minutes and the home followers might be hoping that proves the case.

“The team is almost the same that started at Celtic Park. Only Dujon Sterling is not starting because he didn’t play that much in the months before and is feeling that also after a really good performance agianst Celtic so Kieran Dowell is starting in that position.”

On Raskin and Silva, he added: “For the way forward for course. Fabio has solely did one coaching session with the crew and two in whole so he does not know his team-mates but and the way they play and as an attacking participant these are vital. Maybe he’ll get minutes at present.

“Nico is coming again after a long-term damage so we can not count on miracles of him. He seemed vibrant so he possibly prepared for 15-20 minutes. We will see.”

On the check he expects from Kilmarnock, Philippe Clement instructed Rangers TV:

A difficult one. They are having a superb season towards the highest groups and have received three out of 4 towards the Old Firm till now.

They are a tough crew to beat as the completely adapt to the opponent. They play actually good within the transitions and set-plays. We want to play with loads of power and motion with out the ball. It is essential and essential [strong start]

He instructed Rangers TV: “Feeling good. It’s clearly the final recreation after a protracted stretch of video games so for us to end it properly with the win is vital.

“They [Kilmarnock] are a superb crew. They beat us first recreation of the season and it’s important we react to that. We are all hungry to get a superb outcome at present.”

Paddy Power have priced Rangers as the massive favourites to declare all three factors at Ibrox this afternoon.

Philippe Clement’s males are 2/11 to win the match with a draw accessible at 11/2.

Anyone fancying an upset in Govan can get an enormous value of 12/1 on Derek McInnes’ males.

An aesthetic contact from Philippe Clement and the Rangers board as they lay a wreathe exterior Ibrox to commemorate the Ibrox catastrophe 53 years in the past.

The final assembly between these two sides got here firstly of the season with Michael Beale in cost.

The former Rangers boss took his new-look aspect to Rugby Park and left empty handed as the hosts shocked at present’s hosts.

Beale would not final an excessive amount of longer within the dugout with Philippe Clement now the person on the helm.

His beautiful unbeaten begin was introduced to an finish final day out at Celtic as he battles it out Derek McInnes for the primary time.

Rangers will mark the 53rd anniversary of the Ibrox catastrophe with a minute of silence earlier than kick-off at present.

And they’ve posted a message of remembrance on social media at present displaying a lone piper on the Ibrox pitch.

We will always remember those that went to observe Rangers and by no means made it home. Forever in our hearts.

We are nonetheless awaiting the crew information for Kilmarock forward of a moist and depressing conflict at Ibrox.

But regardless of the difficult circumstances the pitch seems to be in prime situation.

Kick off is simply over an hour away!

Philippe Clement has opted for 2 modifications from the defeat to Celtic final day out.

John Souttar comes into the XI instead of the suspended Leon Balogun whereas Kieran Dowell earns a begin with Dujon Sterling dropping to the bench.

Nicolas Raskin’s inclusion within the matchday squad is his FIRST since October 29 as he makes his return from damage.

Fabio Silva might properly make his Rangers bow from the bench after being named within the squad.

Could at present be the day Rangers followers get a primary sighting of Fabio Silva?

The Wolves man seemed in a calm down temper as he arrived along with his team-mates at Ibrox forward of the showdown with Kilmarnock.

His transfer to England got here with an enormous price ticket and the Light Blues devoted might be praying he can stay up to that hype with some large targets and performances throughout his spell in Glasgow.

Will that first glimpse come at present?

We will discover out very quickly!

Here is a take a look at the league standings forward of at present’s match.

The home aspect can put some strain on Celtic forward of their 5pm kick-off at St Mirren by closing the hole to 5 poitns on the prime whereas Kilmarnock might finish the afternoon third in the event that they shock the hosts and Hearts drop factors on the street.

The Rangers crew have arrived at Ibrox and Nicolas Raskin was suited and booted as a part of the group.

New recruit Fabio Silva – who might make his debut for the membership – was additionally snapped along with his team-mates.

Abdallah Sima was all smiles as he checked in. Maybe an indicator that he’s high-quality to go?

Team information will drop very quickly!

Kilmarnock have been on wonderful type of late and arrive at Ibrox six video games unbeaten with 4 wins in that run of outcomes.

Vassell has hailed the ‘crew spirit’ within the ranks at Rugby Park as they bid to add one other optimistic outcome on the street this afternoon.

“Not profitable was a tricky one to take, however there have been so many positives to take from it as properly. Unfortunately, with the final act of the sport we gave Dundee a free header so it’s arduous to settle for.

“But we’ve got such an awesome crew spirit that we’ll come again from it. We’re in a superb place proper now as a result of we’re now unbeaten in six video games, and we’ve received 4 of these. We ought to have overwhelmed Dundee and we ended up drawing. We have been dissatisfied however we’ll be taught from it.”

Kyle Vassell is eyeing up a significant upset at Ibrox this afternoon.

The Kilmarnock skipper was left gutted on the weekend after his aspect hit two late targets agaisnt Dundee and seemed heading in the right direction to full a late comeback earlier than a sucker-punch from the guests proper on the loss of life to share the spoils.

Derek McInnes’ males have already defeated Rangers on their very own turf this season together with Celtic twice and he hopes to make that subsequent step by doing it on the street on the large duo.

He stated: “We’ll go to Ibrox with confidence. We’re in good condition, we belief one another, we love enjoying collectively, and our fashion may be very troublesome to play towards.

“We’ve overwhelmed Celtic twice and Rangers as soon as at home already this season. The subsequent step for this crew is to go to their grounds and are available again with a win.

“We know Rangers misplaced an enormous recreation on the weekend and could be feeling a bit low.

“But you can too flip that as a result of their supervisor might be on the lookout for them to reply to that loss in a optimistic approach.

“So it could possibly be a a lot tougher recreation for us as a result of they could be on it much more than regular. Either approach, we’ll simply focus on doing what we do. That’s so essential for us, that we play our approach and let the opposite crew fear about us.”

Abdallah Sima might be given up to the ultimate moments earlier than a call on his inclusion at present.

The ahead has been considered one of Rangers’ prime performers this marketing campaign and has been the go to man in current weeks for match profitable targets and moments.

He went off within the defeat to Celtic due to damage and a late examine might be made on his availablity. The Belgian boss could properly determine to clean up his pack after a busy schedule.

He stated: “Abdallah was injured, so that’s the reason we had to take him off.

“It was unfortunate as a result of I’d simply made a change 30 seconds earlier than, so I misplaced one further second. I used to be not comfortable about that additionally.”

Philippe Clement expects the Rangers help to again his troops from the primary whistle to the final at Ibrox.

Today’s hosts could have misplaced out to Celtic final day out however trying again on the sport, the Belgin boss says the result’s disappointing naturally however the efficiency of his crew was not.

On the backing of the followers, he stated; “Yeah, it’s essential. And I additionally count on our followers to help the crew, to push the crew from the primary second to the final second.

“That is as a result of we’ve got come out of an excellent interval the place the gamers have proven loads.

“Also, on Saturday, when you look solely on the outcome, you want to be dissatisfied, however not concerning the efficiency. The playersare doing the issues that supporters count on.

“And that’s the reason I count on to see the followers behind the crew from the primary second to the final.”

It’s the ultimate spherical of fixtures earlier than the winter shutdown in Scotland’s prime flight.

Both Rangers and Kilmarnock might be determined to land three factors to kick-off 2024 on a excessive.

It was a combined again of outcomes final day out with Philippe Clement struggling a primary defeat as Light Blues boss within the derby with Celtic at Parkhead.

For Derek McInnes, he thought his aspect had accomplished a late turnaround at home towards Dundee just for the guests to rating deep into added time to share the spoils.

Philippe Clement was pleased with the struggle he witnessed in his aspect regardless of the derby defeat at Parkhead – and he needs that to proceed towards the Ayrshiremen.

I didn’t see one participant who didn’t struggle. I didn’t see one participant who didn’t present high quality in loads of moments. Yes there have been errors made however I’m actually pleased with the way in which this crew is reacting.

I’m actually pleased with the way in which this crew is rising and we want to proceed. This wants to give us extra starvation. Now probably the most attention-grabbing factor for me is to see after a disappointment, a second the place you aren’t comfortable, and the way they react.

They confirmed it on Saturday as a result of going 2-0 behind and taking place to 10 in a wierd scenario the place your supporters usually are not in allowed within the stadium, and displaying that character. I believe they despatched a superb message. But I believe they want to present a robust message on Tuesday too.