St Johnstone vs Rangers betting tips PLUS Scottish Premiership preview, latest odds and free bets
RANGERS head into the weekend only behind Celtic on goals scored and will hope their momentum continues in the Sunday lunchtime game at St Johnstone.
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They've achieved their first step in the title race by clawing back the deficit to leaders Celtic.
But Rangers will be kicking themselves at not going into the Premiership weekend in top spot after Wednesday night's one-sided game.
Gers had 43 attempts at goal against Ross County and needed to win by three goals to leapfrog Celtic, only to fall one short in the 3-1 victory.
A bit of heroic goalkeeping, yes. But Rangers will be hoping it's not a potentially bigger issue in the psychology side of being in front of goal.
They travel to St Johnstone after Celtic have hosted Kilmarnock 24 hours earlier and may again be playing catch up.
Only this time, should they fall behind in the race, they'll know the possibility to return top will remain there via a better goal scoring record.
But for all of Saints' problems near the foot of the table, conceding goals isn't one of them.
The late defeat to Dundee in midweek was just the first time they've conceded two in a game in 2024 (six games of <2).
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Despite what's just been said on Saints' defensive record, if Rangers turn up in the same attacking frame of mind as midweek, they could blow the hosts away.
But no early goals could make it a tough afternoon for Clement's side, so he'll know they need to start quick.
Gers have 11 first half goals in their last seven games since returning from the break (at least one in every one of those) and can add to that total add some good value.
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The Rangers skipper has been goal-shy in recent weeks and will be desperate to put that right.
Penalty and set piece opportunities always make this an attractive bet.
He has six goals in 22 Premiership games against St Johnstone.
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