The second and third most successful sides in Scottish Cup history meet on Sunday when Rangers entertain Queen's Park at Ibrox.
However, while Rangers last won the famous old trophy three years ago, the last of Queen's Park's ten triumphs came in 1893!
That they are still the third most successful side having last won the trophy 132 years ago is pretty damning towards the rest of Scottish football, but after decades in the doldrums, Queen's Park are on the up again after finally ditching their amateur status a few years ago.
They are going along well in the Championship, but face an ominous task on Sunday against a revitalised Rangers.
Philippe Clement deserves credit for not only clinging onto his job, but steering the club to a top eight place in the Europa League and automatic qualification.
They have improved in the league too although they already had a decent home record – they have won 12 and drawn once in their 13 home games – and they have now won six wins out of the last seven.
And in five of their last six home games, they have scored at least three times, including against Celtic.
How the bookies view it: Queen's Park written off
Queen's Park are a bumper 25/1 with Boylesports, with Rangers 1/14 – the best price – and the draw 11/1 with Boylesports.
Recent head to heads
It's been over ten years since the sides last met and 42 years since a previous Scottish Cup meeting.
Rangers have won the last ten meetings between the sides and yu have to go back to 1948 for Queen's Park's last win over Rangers which was at Ibrox in 1948.
Players to watch: Nice one Cyriel
Cyriel Dessers looked certain to be on his way out at Ibrox after fans' disquiet about some of his performances, but he has been reborn as a second striker off of Hamza Igamane and has now scored 18 goals for the season. The Nigerian international is 4/6 to score anytime with Boylesports.
Queen's Park's main goal threat is ex-Rangers striker Zak Rudden. He's on 11 goals for the season and is
13/2 to net at his former home with Boylesports.
Predicted line-ups
Rangers still have the likes of Leon Balogun, Oscar Cortes and Danilo out inured.
Queen's Park could include new signings Jaden Raymond and Kyle Hurst in their squad. Adam Devine can't play against his parent club after joining from Rangers on loan.
Rangers: Butland, Tavernier, Souttar, Nsiala, Jefte, Raskin, Hagi, Barron, Cerny, Dessers, Igamane.
Queen's Park: Ferrie, Mauchin, Ujdur, Tizzard, Scott, Turner, Longridge, Welsh, Duncan, Drozd, Rudden
Anything else catch the eye?
This would be a daunting task at the best of times for Scotland's oldest club, but they are also going through something of a sticky patch just now.
They lost at bottom club Airdrie, lost at home to Morton and were taken to extra time in both the last round of the Scottish Cup by League One Montrose and the Challenge Cup by Lowland League side East Kilbride.
And with Rangers in good form, it could be a tough afternoon for the Hampden side.
A Rangers win and over 3.5 goals looks the shout with the hosts in fine goalscoring form at the moment at 4/5 with Boylesports.
It depends how badly Rangers want to turn on the style here but with a leaky Queen's Park defence it could easily get quite nasty.
It's worth a few quid on Rangers scoring five goals or more too at a decent 5/2 with Boylesports.
This Scottish Cup match between Rangers and Queen's Park will be played on Feb 9, 2025 and kick off at 15:30. Check below for our tipsters best Rangers vs Queen's Park prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
