The schedule is full if you want to win, as the Rangers are learning after winning the first trophy of the year.

The Viaplay Cup Final ended with a 1-0 victory over Aberdeen at Hampden, which was celebrated, though not too happily, as St Johnstone paid a visit to Ibrox on Wednesday night.With a victory, Philippe Clement can put further pressure on Celtic and get the Greens back up in the Premiership standings, within striking distance of their rivals.

The Light Blues are playing their third major game in as many weeks after defeating Real Betis in a thrilling victory in Seville last Thursday to secure their place in the Europa League’s round of 16. On Sunday, they defeated the Dons at Mount Florida. Now, with league business resumed, Craig Levein’s team offers another fast fire test.

Since taking over at Ibrox, Clement hasn’t named the same lineup for consecutive games, as he made clear in his pre-match press conference. That is probably going to continue against the Saints. This weekend, his team is playing away at Motherwell, and on December 27, they travel to the Highlands to play Ross County.

Ryan Jack is unlikely to play before the winter break, but Jose Cifuentes might make a comeback before then. Should Danilo have stayed out tonight, Cyriel Dessers would have been expected to lead the line and Cifuentes would have been suspended.

However, changes might occur elsewhere. After several starts lately, Ross McCausland won’t be overworked, and Ridvan Yilmaz might receive some playing time at left back.Record Sport appears to be the lineup the Gers were hoping for.

Predicted Rangers XI

Predicted Rangers XI

Provisional Rangers squad

Goalkeepers

  • Jack Butland
  • Robby McCrorie
  • Kieran Wright

Defenders

  • James Tavernier
  • Ben Davies
  • Leon King
  • Adam Devine
  • Dujon Sterling
  • John Souttar
  • Borna Barisic
  • Leon Balogun

Midfielders

  • John Lundstram
  • Bailey Rice
  • Ross McCausland
  • Rabbi Matondo

Forwards

  • Abdallah Sima
  • Cyriel Dessers
  • Sam Lammers
  • Scott Wright
  • Kemar Roofe

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