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Expected loser (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

underdog

(Other definitions for underdog that I've seen before include "Unfancied performer" , "Competitor expected to lose" , "Grounded (anag)" , "One thought unlikely to win" , "One with little status" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.
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