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)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/78a032e344ed41ec5855641daf8fdc6994c2bb13a36d4d3d338054463a692f20.jpg)
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