Aberdeen will look to keep their hopes of a top-three finish alive as they travel to Ibrox at Sunday lunchtime to take on Rangers.
Aberdeen’s hopes of securing a top-three finish took a real hit last time out, as they suffered yet more misery in Paisley, falling to a 1-0 defeat to St Mirren, on an afternoon The Dons failed to even register a shot on target.
After winning their opening three away matches of the season, their away record since has been nothing short of abysmal, with Jimmy Thelin’s men winning just two of their next 14 (W2-D4-L8), losing seven of their past 10.
Talking about abysmal, Rangers’ winless run in all competitions was extended to six matches following their 1-1 draw at home to Celtic last weekend on an afternoon where I backed Adam Idah to score anytime.
What’s more, Barry Ferguson’s hosts are winless in each of their last seven fixtures at Ibrox, with their last victory coming against Ross County at the end of February.
How the bookies view it: Gers backed to end their Ibrox misery
BoyleSports make Rangers 8/15 favourites to end their three-month wait for a victory at Ibrox.
The same firm has Aberdeen as 15/4 underdogs, whilst the draw is 3/1.
Head to head: Even-Stevens between the pair this season
There’s been a draw and one win apiece between these two sides this season, with Rangers cruising to a 3-0 victory in their clash at Ibrox.
Players to watch: Another Hamza Bonanza against The Dons?
Hamza Igamane has scored 11 goals for Rangers in the Premiership this season, including in both of their last two meetings against The Dons.
Kevin Nisbet is usually Aberdeen’s best shout for a goal this season, with the on-loan Millwall man netting on 10 occasions in the Premiership this season.
Probable line-ups
Rangers will once again be without defenders Ridvan Yilmaz, Robin Propper and Dijon Sterling, but Neraysho Kasanwirjo did make the bench against Celtic last weekend.
Aberdeen will be without Gavin Malloy, Ester Sokler and Sivert Heltne Nilsen due to injury.
Rangers: Kelly, Tavernier, Balogun, Souttar, Jefte, Raskin, Barron, Diomande, Cerny, Igamane, Dessers
Aberdeen: Mitov, Devlin, Dorrington, Knoester, Shinnie, Palaversa, McGrath, Morris, Keskinen, Okkels, Nisbet
Anything else catch the eye?
Well, this is a tough one to call, with Rangers unable to win at Ibrox, and Aberdeen abysmal on their travels, so I’m keen to avoid the WDW markets.
Goals have been a regular feature in the previous three meetings between the pair this season, with all three going Over 2.5 Goals – including a 2-2 draw at Pittodrie just last month – therefore the Over 3.0 Asian Goal Line at Evens at Bet365 appeals.
These are the games Graeme Shinnie struggles to keep his nose out of bother, with The Dons skipper being booked eight times in the Premiership this season, including two in his last four appearances.
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