Alan Rough shares what he now fully expects to see in Rangers clash v St Mirren

St Mirren can 'definitely' take points from Rangers

Former Rangers goalkeeper Alan Rough believes St Mirren can take points from his old side when they meet at Ibrox on Sunday. The Buddies have been in fine form this season, and Rough thinks they can cause Rangers problems.

Saints' strong start to the season

St Mirren have made a strong start to the season, winning two of their opening three games. They have also been impressive in the Betfred Cup, reaching the semi-finals. Rough believes that St Mirren's good form is down to the work of manager Jim Goodwin.

Rangers a little out of sorts

Rangers, on the other hand, have had a mixed start to the season. They have won two of their opening three league games, but they were knocked out of the Betfred Cup by St Johnstone in the quarter-finals. Rough believes that Rangers are still a little out of sorts, and that St Mirren can take advantage of that.

A lot of work ahead

Rough said: "I think St Mirren can definitely take points from Rangers. They have started the season very well, and they have a good manager in Jim Goodwin. Rangers are still a little out of sorts, and I think St Mirren can take advantage of that.

Of course, Rangers are still the favourites, but St Mirren have a good chance of getting something from the game. They will need to be at their best, but they have the quality to do it.

In-depth analysis of the Rangers v St Mirren clash

Rangers will be looking to bounce back from their Betfred Cup exit when they host St Mirren in the Scottish Premiership on Sunday. The Gers were beaten 2-0 by St Johnstone in the quarter-finals of the competition, and they will be keen to avoid another upset against the Buddies.

St Mirren have made a solid start to the season, and they will be confident of causing Rangers problems at Ibrox. The Buddies have won two of their opening three league games, and they have also reached the semi-finals of the Betfred Cup.

Key battles to watch

There are several key battles to watch out for in this match. One of the most important will be the battle between Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos and St Mirren defender Joe Shaughnessy. Morelos is one of the most dangerous strikers in Scotland, and he will be looking to add to his tally of seven goals this season.

Shaughnessy is a strong and experienced defender, and he will be tasked with keeping Morelos quiet. He will need to be at his best to stop the Colombian striker from causing problems.

Another key battle will be the battle between Rangers midfielder Steven Davis and St Mirren midfielder Jamie McGrath. Davis is a key player for Rangers, and he will be looking to control the tempo of the game.

McGrath is a talented young midfielder, and he will be looking to make an impact against Rangers. He will need to be at his best to stop Davis from dominating the midfield.

Prediction

This is a tough game to call. Rangers are the favourites, but St Mirren have the quality to cause them problems. I think Rangers will win the game, but I wouldn't be surprised if St Mirren got something from the match.