Dundee United and Rangers go head-to-head in the Scottish Premiership on Wednesday.
Both sides will be searching for all three points, with the hosts looking to end a four-game winless run while Rangers aim to maintain their recent resurgence under Danny Röhl.
Dundee United vs Rangers – Match preview and team news
- Date: Wednesday, 3rd December.
- Kick-off: 7:45pm BST.
- Venue: CalForth Construction Arena, Tannadice Park.
Dundee United team news
Dundee United will continue without Isaac Pappoe until later this month due to a knee injury that required surgery, with the midfielder remaining the club’s only forced absentee. Manager Jim Goodwin confirmed that the midfielder’s recovery is progressing positively. “Isaac Pappoe’s surgery went really well. It’s long-term and we can’t put a date on it, but he’s on the right side of the surgery.”
Craig Sibbald, who scored his third goal in five games against Kilmarnock at the weekend, should continue alongside Luca Stephenson and Panutche Camara in midfield. Max Watters, Ryan Strain, and Ross Graham have returned to full fitness following injuries and will be available for selection, providing Goodwin with additional attacking options as the team targets an improved performance.
Rangers team news
Rangers are severely depleted in their defensive ranks, with Bailey Rice, Derek Cornelius, John Souttar, Kieran Dowell, Mikey Moore, and Rabbi Matondo all sidelined through injury.
Most significantly, winger Oliver Antman has been ruled out for a minimum of eight weeks with a leg injury, dealing another blow to Danny Rohl’s attacking options. Rohl stated: “Oliver will be out for a minimum of eight weeks, with a muscle injury.”
Nasser Djiga and Emmanuel Fernandez are expected to continue at the heart of defence, with James Tavernier and Max Aarons likely to feature at full-back.
Head coach Danny Rohl confirmed that Dujon Sterling will be available, while midfielder Youseff Chermiti will undergo a light session to determine availability, and Joe Rothwell could return to the squad after a recent injury.
Form
Dundee United
Jim Goodwin’s side has endured an inconsistent run of results, winning only one of their last eight league matches.
However, the manager remains confident in his squad’s ability to turn things around. Goodwin stated: “I have immense confidence and belief in this group of players. We are not far off the points tally we had at the same stage last season.” The Terrors secured a crucial 1-1 draw away at Kilmarnock on Saturday, following their disappointing 3-0 home defeat to Falkirk a week prior.
Rangers
Under the management of Danny Rohl, the Rangers have experienced a remarkable turnaround. The German coach has transformed the club’s fortunes since his appointment in late October, replacing the dismissed Russell Martin.
Rohl’s side are unbeaten in their last four outings across all competitions and remain unbeaten away from home in the league this season, boasting three wins and three draws on their travels. The Rangers boss reflected on his team’s progress: “I’m very positive. We have made small steps forward, but of course, we have had small setbacks too. If we take from the next five games again 13 points, then I think we are on the right track.”
Predicted lineups
Dundee United: Richards; Iovu, Graham, Keresztes; Strain, Camara, Stephenson, Sibbald, Ferry; Sapsford, Moller.
Rangers: Butland; Tavernier, Djiga, Fernandez, Aarons; Raskin, Barron; Antman, Aasgaard, Bajrami; Danilo.
How to watch Dundee United vs Rangers?
In the UK, you can watch the match through official broadcasting platforms for the Scottish Premiership, specifically on Sky Sports, which holds the rights to show the fixture.
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