Rangers have turned their season around after a shaky start, bouncing back under Philippe Clement’s leadership. They have lost just once in their last 12 league matches, keeping their title hopes alive despite trailing Celtic.
With an unbeaten record in their last eight domestic games, the Gers will be confident of extending their dominance over Ross County at Ibrox.
Ross County, meanwhile, have struggled for consistency and find themselves just one point above the relegation playoff spot.
A brief resurgence in December and January saw them collect three wins and a draw, but back-to-back losses have put them back under pressure. The Staggies have never won at Ibrox, and they’ll need a massive performance to change that.
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.
Rangers vs. Ross County live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Scottish Premiership match in the U.S.:
This game is not available for live TV broadcast in the United States. Streaming options for this game are available on Rangers TV.
Although this game is not available for live streaming on Paramount+ but you can catch the marquee Scottish Premiership clashes featuring Rangers and other SPL games live on Paramount+, now offering a FREE trial for new subscribers.
What time does Rangers vs. Ross County kick off?
This Scottish Premiership clash takes place at Ibrox Stadium in Glasggow, Scotland and kicks off on Sunday, February 2 at 3 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
Date | Kickoff time | |
Eastern Time | Sun, Feb. 2 | 10 a.m. |
Central Time | Sun, Feb. 2 | 9 a.m. |
Mountain Time | Sun, Feb. 2 | 8 a.m. |
Pacific Time | Sun, Feb. 2 | 7 a.m. |
Rangers vs. Ross County lineups, team news
Rangers will have to navigate this one without Dujon Sterling and Neraysho Kasanwirjo, both sidelined for a few weeks. Leon Balogun and Leon King are also doubtful, adding to Philippe Clement’s selection headache.
Meanwhile, Mohammed Diomande will serve a suspension after his late red card against Dundee United. On the attacking front, Hamza Igamane and Cyriel Dessers have struck up a solid partnership and are expected to lead the line again.
Rangers predicted XI (4-2-3-1 right to left): Butland (GK) — Tavernier, Propper, Nsiala, Jefte — Raskin, Bajrami — Cerny, Hagi, Igamane — Dessers.
Injured: Sterling, Kasanwirjo, Balogun, King
Suspended: Diomande
Ross County are battling an injury crisis, with key players Alex Samuel, Jack Grieves, Michee Efete, Ryan Leak, and Will Nightingale all unavailable.
However, they’ll take encouragement from Ronan Hale’s recent form, as he finally ended a nine-game goal drought with strikes in back-to-back matches. The Staggies will need him firing if they hope to cause an upset at Ibrox.
Ross County predicted XI (3-4-1-2 right to left): Amissah (GK) — Wright, Tomkinson, Campbell — Brown, Randall, Nisbet, Ashworth — Chilvers — Robesten, Hale.
Injured: Samuel, Grieves, Efete, Leak, Nightingale
Suspended: None
Rangers vs. Ross County prediction
Rangers are in strong form and have historically dominated this fixture, especially at Ibrox. With momentum on their side and Ross County struggling for consistency, the Gers should secure a comfortable win on home turf.
- Prediction: Rangers 2-0 Ross County
Scottish Premiership fixture schedule this week
All times in ET
Saturday, February 1
- Dundee vs. Hearts (10:00 AM)
- Hibernian vs. Aberdeen (10:00 AM)
- St. Mirren vs. St. Johnstone (10:00 AM)
- Kilmarnock vs. Dundee United (12:45 PM)
Sunday, February 2
- Motherwell vs. Celtic (10:00 AM)
- Rangers vs. Ross County (10:00 AM)