Where to watch Rangers vs. St. Johnstone live stream, TV channel, start time, lineups for Scottish Premiership match

Two teams at opposite ends of the Scottish Premiership standings will face off as title-chasing Rangers welcome relegation-threatened St Johnstone to Ibrox on Sunday.

Rangers entered the 2024-25 campaign with aspirations of reclaiming their first league crown since their stunning, unbeaten 102-point season in 2020-21. However, after 21 matches, the Gers find themselves a daunting 15 points behind league leaders Celtic, a gap primarily attributed to a lackluster start to the season.

This fixture against St Johnstone presents Rangers with an excellent opportunity to collect maximum points, as the visitors languish at the foot of the table with a mere 15 points from 22 matches, trailing 11th-placed Hearts by eight points.

St Johnstone's season began in turmoil, with former manager Craig Levein dismissed after securing just one win in their opening five league games. Interim boss Andy Kirk managed little improvement, earning only one draw alongside two defeats during his brief tenure.

The appointment of Simo Valakari as permanent manager initially sparked optimism, with the Saints winning consecutive matches under his leadership. However, their form quickly deteriorated, as they have secured just one victory in their subsequent 12 fixtures.

Facing the looming threat of relegation with more than half the season gone, Valakari's squad is in dire need of a turnaround. Securing three points and finding consistency in the weeks ahead is imperative if they hope to avoid dropping out of the Premiership.

The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.

Rangers vs. St. Johnstone live stream, TV channel

Here's how to watch this Scottish Premiership match in the U.S.:

• TV channel: —
• Live stream: Rangers TV

This game is not available for live TV broadcast in the United States. Streaming options for this game are available on Rangers TV.

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What time does Rangers vs. St. Johnstone kick off?

This Scottish Premiership clash takes place at Ibrox Stadium in Glasgow, Scotland and kicks off on Sunday, January 12 at 3:00 p.m. local time.

Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:

Rangers vs. St. Johnstone lineups, team news

The hosts are dealing with a long list of injured players. They will miss Neraysho Kasanwirjo (knee), John Souttar (injured), James Tavernier (injured), Tom Lawrence (knock), Jack Butland (leg), Leon Balogun, and Dujon Sterling for this clash, who are sidelined with their injuries.

With so many injured players, manager Philippe Clement is likely to field a squad similar to what he opted for during the 1-1 draw against Dundee. 

Rangers predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Kelly (GK) — Yilmaz, Propper, Nsiala, Jefte — Barron, Diomande — Cerny, Bajrami, Hagi — Igamane.

Injured: Kasanwirjo, Souttar, Tavernier, Lawrence, Butland, Balogun, Sterling
Suspended: None

As for the visitors, they will be without their English striker Uche Ikpeazu (injured) and Irish center-back Sam McClelland (Achilles) who are expected to return later this month. 

Jason Holt is likely to pair with Sven Sprangler for this clash after serving a one-match suspension against Dundee in the last game.

St. Johnstone predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Rae (GK) — Wright, Sanders, Mikulic, Raymond — Sprangler, Holt — Carey, Clark, Mbunga-Kimpioka — Sidibeh.

Injured: Ikpeazu, McClelland
Suspended: None

Rangers vs. St. Johnstone Prediction 

Clement’s side may have seen a dip in their form in their last few games, but they would be happy to take on the bottom-placed team, St. Johnstone. The visitors have lost five out of their last six encounters. Rangers should register a comfortable victory here.

• Prediction: Rangers 3-0 St. Johnstone

Scottish Premiership fixture schedule this week

All times ET

Saturday, January 11

• Ross County vs Celtic (7:30 a.m.)
• Hibernian vs Motherwell (10:00 a.m.)
• St Mirren vs Dundee United (10:00 a.m.)

Sunday, January 12

• Aberdeen vs Hearts (10:00 a.m.)
• Rangers vs St Johnstone (10:00 a.m.)

Tuesday, January 14

• Dundee vs. Celtic (3:00 p.m.)

Wednesday, January 15

• Rangers vs. Aberdeen (3:00 p.m.)