Rangers will be in action tonight in the Premiership looking to close the gap on Celtic who are sitting first in the table with a comfortable 11-point lead having played two games lesser. The Gers are in fine form at the moment having beaten Aberdeen and Hearts in the last two games. Meanwhile, you have to feel sorry for Hamilton who will be playing the Gers in just three days’ of time after playing Celtic.
Hamilton lost only 1-0 to Celtic in the midweek. It was quite an impressive display from the Accies. They are winless in their last seven games and did so well to prevent Celtic from running away with it. Rangers have a brilliant record against Hamilton, winning nine of their 10 Premiership games till date against them and Warburton will be looking to build on that.
Even after the two back to back wins, Rangers are miles behind Celtic in the title race but another win will help Rangers tighten their grip on the second place at least. They can’t avoid to be complacent, though
Team news
Hamilton Academical
Defenders Michael Devlin and Danny Seaborne will be given as much time as possible to prove their fitness ahead of Friday’s Premiership meeting with Rangers. Goalkeeper Remi Matthews and outfield trio Gramoz Kurtaj, Jesus Garcia Tena and Craig Watson remain sidelined.
Rangers
Veteran defender Clint Hill is available again after serving a one-match suspension following his red card against Aberdeen. Niko Kranjcar, Jordan Rossiter and Josh Windass are still missing for the Gers.
Predicted lineups
Hamilton Academical (4-2-3-1): Woods; Gillespie, Donati, Sarris, McMann; Mackinnon, Docherty; Imrie, Redmond, Crawford; Bingham
Rangers (4-3-3): Foderingham; Hodson, Kiernan, Wilson, Wallace; Halliday, Holt, Tavernier; Miller, Garner, McKay
Key players
Hamilton Academical- Ali Crawford
The 25-year-old has been the standout player for the Accies this season. He has 9 goals and 4 assists to his name this campaign from 21 games in all competitions. The pacey wideman will be looking to cause problems with his pace.
Rangers- Andy Halliday
Halliday has been excellent at the base of Rangers’ midfield this season with his work rate, stamina and intercepting skills. The Scotsman acts as the bridge between Rangers’ defence and midfield and him playing well is a must for Rangers to do well.
Odds
Hamilton Academical win @9/2
Draw @16/5
Rangers win @11/20
