Rangers vs Ross County predicted line-up as Matondo in line for start

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - AUGUST 22: Rabbi Matondo of Glasgow Rangers celebrates scoring the second goal during the UEFA Champions League Qualifying Play-Off, First Leg match between Glasgow Rangers and PSV Eindhoven at Ibrox Stadium on August 22, 2023 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - AUGUST 22: Rabbi Matondo of Glasgow Rangers celebrates scoring the second goal during the UEFA Champions League Qualifying Play-Off, First Leg match between Glasgow Rangers and PSV Eindhoven at Ibrox Stadium on August 22, 2023 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)

After a thrilling night of European football on Tuesday, Rangers return to their travels in domestic action with a lunchtime match against Ross County.

Trips to Dingwall have never been easy in recent seasons, with the 3-3 draw under Van Bronckhorst in January 2022 springing to mind, but Michael Beale’s side won in their last visit back in December and will look to continue their momentum in the league following the 4-0 win over Livingston a fortnight ago.

With the return fixture with PSV on the horizon, plus the first Old Firm of the season in a week’s time, Beale may be tempted into making a couple of changes with the big games in mind, with Rabbi Matondo seriously challenging for a start after a recent uptick in form, whilst the likes of John Lundstram, Danilo and Sam Lammers hoping for minutes from the off as well.

So here is the Inside Ibrox team’s predictions for the Rangers starting line-up vs Ross County.

Steven Wilson: 4-3-1-2

Goalkeeper: Jack Butland

Defence: James Tavernier, Leon Balogun, John Souttar, Borna Barisic

Midfield: Nico Raskin, John Lundstram, Todd Cantwell

Attacking Midfield: Sam Lammers

Attack: Danilo, Rabbi Matondo

Scott McKay: 4-3-1-2

Goalkeeper: Jack Butland

Defence: James Tavernier, Connor Goldson, John Souttar, Borna Barisic

Midfield: Nico Raskin, John Lundstram, Jose Cifuentes

Attacking Midfield: Todd Cantwell

Attack: Danilo, Cyriel Dessers

Kai Watson: 4-3-1-2

Goalkeeper: Jack Butland

Defence: James Tavernier, Leon Balogun, John Souttar, Borna Barisic

Midfield: Nico Raskin, John Lundstram, Todd Cantwell

Attacking Midfield: Sam Lammers

Attack: Danilo, Cyriel Dessers

James Black: 4-3-3

Goalkeeper: Jack Butland

Defence: James Tavernier, Connor Goldson, John Souttar, Borna Barisic

Midfield: Kieran Dowell, John Lundstram, Todd Cantwell

Attack: Abdallah Sima, Danilo, Rabbi Matondo

Ross Kilvington: 4-3-1-2

Goalkeeper: Jack Butland

Defence: James Tavernier, Leon Balogun, John Souttar, Borna Barisic

Midfield: Nico Raskin, John Lundstram, Jose Cifuentes

Attacking Midfield: Todd Cantwell

Attack: Danilo, Cyriel Dessers

Jamie Currie: 4-3-1-2

Goalkeeper: Jack Butland

Defence: James Tavernier, Connor Goldson, John Souttar, Borna Barisic

Midfield: Nico Raskin, Kieran Dowell, Jose Cifuentes

Attacking Midfield: Todd Cantwell

Attack: Danilo, Cyriel Dessers

Most selected players

6: Jack Butland, James Tavernier, John Souttar, Borna Barisic, Todd Cantwell, Danilo

5: Nico Raskin, John Lundstram

4: Cyriel Dessers

3: Jose Cifuentes, Connor Goldson, Leon Balogun

2: Kieran Dowell, Rabbi Matondo, Sam Lammers

1: Abdallah Sima