Rangers vs Aberdeen Prediction: Another tough test for Aberdeen

In an effort to narrow the gap with arch-rivals Celtic at the summit of the division, Rangers are set to host Aberdeen, who are aiming for a top-six spot, at Ibrox Stadium on Tuesday night in the Scottish Premiership. The Gers achieved a comfortable victory in their previous match against struggling Livingston, whereas Aberdeen managed to secure a draw against the league leaders, resulting in a share of the points.

Rangers - determined Rangers to take all points

Rangers, riding high on their recent success, aim to replicate their performance following a convincing 3-0 victory against Livingston in the Premiership. In that match, Rangers dominated with 76% possession and unleashed 32 shots at goal, 8 of which were on target. Fábio Silva (40'), Rabbi Matondo (45'), and Todd Cantwell (56') were the goal-scorers for Rangers. Livingston, in contrast, had no attempts on goal. Notably, in 5 of their last 6 fixtures, Rangers have witnessed three or more goals per game. During this period, their opponents scored 4 times, while Rangers accumulated an impressive 15 goals. Reviewing their recent records, Rangers have not secured a victory against Aberdeen in their last 2 league encounters and maintain an unbeaten streak in their previous 7 home league matches.

Aberdeen - inconsistent Aberdeen will be satisfied with a draw

Aberdeen kicked off the post-Barry Robson era on a positive note last Saturday, securing a valuable point in a match against league leaders Celtic at Pittodrie Stadium. Bojan Miovski netted for the hosts, while substitute Nicolas Kuhn equalized for the Hoops in the 63rd minute. Despite clinching Europa Conference League football in the previous season, Aberdeen finds themselves in eighth place in the current Scottish Premiership standings, trailing sixth-placed Dundee by one point. Dundee recently welcomed Michael Mellon to their ranks in January.

Aberdeen holds a less-than-ideal overall record against Rangers, winning only seven of their last 39 encounters. However, Dons supporters had reason to celebrate after their September visit to Glasgow, where their team emerged victorious with a 3-1 win.

Rangers possible starting lineup:

Butland; Tavernier, Goldson, Souttar, Barisic; Jack, Lundstram, McCausland, Cantwell, Matondo; Silva

Aberdeen possible starting lineup:

Roos; Devlin, Gartenmann, Jensen, MacKenzie; Barron, Shinnie, Polvara, Phillips, McGrath; Miovski

Expert Betting Tips

The Gers have been in formidable form, winning 12 of their last 13 games across all competitions. The sole defeat during this period occurred against Celtic in the Premiership in December. On the other hand, the Dons have managed only two wins in 2024, both on the road, and have drawn three of their last four games. Their away record in the Premiership includes five instances of failing to score and conceding 18 goals, indicating potential challenges in this match.

In a previous encounter this season, the home team suffered a 3-1 loss, marking their first home defeat in the league in this fixture since 2018. Eager to avenge that defeat, and considering the current form of both teams along with Rangers' home advantage, they are anticipated to secure a narrow victory in this upcoming clash.