Dundee vs Rangers: Latest team news, statistics, and lineup predictions

Rangers will be looking to close the gap on Celtic at the top of the Scottish Premiership table when they face Dundee at Dens Park on Wednesday. With just one point separating them from their rivals, a win is crucial for Rangers to keep their title hopes alive.

Dundee, on the other hand, have already secured a top-six finish and will be aiming to climb to fifth place with a victory over Rangers. Manager Tony Docherty praised his team’s achievement of reaching the top six as a newly-promoted club and emphasized the importance of setting new objectives for the team.

Rangers will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing 3-2 defeat to Ross County in their last outing. Goalkeeper Jack Butland highlighted the progress the team has made under manager Philippe Clement and expressed confidence in their ability to challenge for the title.

In terms of team news, Dundee forward Diego Pineda returns from injury while Rangers will be without midfielder Mohamed Diomande and several other key players due to various injuries.

Historically, Rangers have dominated their meetings with Dundee, winning their last eight encounters and scoring 22 goals while conceding just two. Dundee will need to be at their best to overcome this formidable record and secure a vital three points in their quest for a higher league finish.

With both teams eager for a positive result, Wednesday’s match promises to be an exciting and closely contested affair at Dens Park. Fans can follow the action live on BBC Radio Scotland Extra and the BBC Sport website and app for all the latest updates.