Rangers will look to secure a safe passage to the Premier Sports Cup final when they head to Hampden Park to face Aberdeen in the final four of the competition this Saturday (kick-off: 5.30pm).
Derek McInnes’ side are unbeaten in their last 10 matches in all competitions, though two of their last three have ended in draws, with their last two away fixtures against Dundee and Hearts respectively ending in 2-2 draw. As they head to the national stadium, they’ll be desperate to return to winning ways and make their first cup final under the new manager.
As for Aberdeen, it’s been one step forward and two steps back, with the inconsistency of Stephen Robinson’s side becoming a real cause for concern at Pittodrie. A 1-0 home defeat to Falkirk in midweek has left them in a worrying ninth position in the league table, and they’ll be hoping the Premier Sports Cup can offer some solace as they aim to make the final of the competition for the first time since 2023.
Ahead of the game at Hampden Park, The Scotsman has all the latest team news:
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5. Kristers Tobers - Aberdeen - RETURN TO STARTING XI?
The Latvian defender is in line to make his first start in over 13 months at Hampden, with Aberdeen's defensive injury crisis biting hard. | SNS Group
6. Badredine Bouanani - Rangers - RETURN TO STARTING XI?
The Algerian made a major difference off the bench in the 2-2 draw with Hearts in midweek, meaning McInnes has a major decision to make over his starting XI. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
7. Chris Cadden - Aberdeen - DOUBT
Cadden is "definitely a doubt" for the semi-final with Rangers, according to head coach Robinson, after being forced off in the midweek defeat to Falkirk. | SNS Group
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8. Connor Ronan - Aberdeen - OUT
The midfielder is due to see a specialist about a knee injury, and is ruled out of the semi-final tie with Rangers at the weekend. | SNS Group