Motherwell will host Rangers at Fir Park in the Scottish Premiership on Sunday. The hosts are sixth in the table with 26 points from 18 fixtures, while Rangers sit second with 35 points from 17 games.
The Well has had a rollercoaster season so far, currently occupying the sixth spot in the standings.
They suffered three consecutive defeats before snapping the snag with back-to-back wins but are coming into this game with a draw and loss in their last two outings. Their most recent match saw them suffer a 4-0 defeat to league leaders Celtic on Boxing Day.
Rangers, on the other hand, are in second place, 12 points behind league leaders Celtic. They are coming off a 2-1 defeat to St Mirren on Boxing Day.
Their away form has also been a concern, having won three, drawn one, and lost four of their eight away league games.
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.
Motherwell 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 country. Streaming options are available on Paramount+, which is offering a FREE trial to new subscribers.
What time does Motherwell vs. Rangers kick-off?
This Scottish Premiership clash takes place at Fir Park in Motherwell, Scotland and kicks off on Sunday, December 29 at 3:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sun, Dec. 29 | 10:00 a.m. |
| Central Time | Sun, Dec. 29 | 09:00 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sun, Dec. 29 | 08:00 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sun, Dec. 29 | 07:00 a.m. |
Motherwell vs. Rangers lineups, team news
Manager Stuart Kettlewell might make several changes to the starting lineup after a 4-0 defeat to Celtic in their last outing.
However, he will have limited options as many players, including Callum Slattery, Jack Vale, Paul McGinn, and Ross Callachan are unavailable due to ongoing injury issues.
Motherwell predicted XI (3-4-2-1, right to left): Oxborough (GK) — Casey, Balmer, Blaney— Kaleta, Nicholson, Miller, Wilson— Halliday, Maswanhise— Stamatelopoulos.
Injured: Slattery, Vale, McGinn, Callachan
Suspended: None
Rangers are also dealing with injuries, with John Souttar, Neraysho Kasanwirjo, Rabbi Matondo, and Tom Lawrence all unlikely to feature.
Despite a 2-1 defeat to St Mirren in their last match, Rangers’ manager Philippe Clement is expected to name a similar side.
Rangers predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Butland (GK) — Tavernier, Propper, Sterling, Jefte— Diomande, Raskin— Cerny, Danilo, Hagi— Igamane.
Injured: Souttar, Kasanwirjo, Matondo, Lawrence
Suspended: None
Motherwell vs. Rangers prediction
Rangers have a dominant record against Motherwell, especially away from home, having won all of their last six visits to Fir Park. Rangers are likely to come out on top once again.
- Prediction: Celtic 3-0 St Johnstone
Scottish Premiership fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Sunday, December 29
- Celtic vs. St Johnstone (10:00 a.m.)
- Hibernian vs. Kilmarnock (10:00 a.m.)
- Motherwell vs. Rangers (10:00 a.m.)
- Ross County vs. Hearts (10:00 a.m.)
- St Mirren vs. Dundee (10:00 a.m.)
- Dundee United vs. Aberdeen (12:15 p.m.)
