Rangers vs Aberdeen represents an opportunity for Derek McInnes to lead his team to the first domestic final of the season.
The stage is set for the Premier Sports Cup semi-final fixtures.
After the draw with Hearts on Wednesday night, fans expect a response from Rangers, with a much better performance required.
That has been the message from McInnes, while players such as Olwethu Makhanya and Dan Neil have acknowledged the need to raise their levels.
At present, 13 points and seven places split the sides in the Scottish Premiership, but for four clubs, league business takes a backseat this weekend.
A cup final place is up for grabs for the winner of the tie, with an Edinburgh derby taking place on Sunday to decide the other finalist.
Hopefully, the change of focus away from the league campaign will have a positive impact on the Rangers team. Here is their opportunity to take a step toward lifting the first trophy of the season, and they must seize it.
Rangers vs Aberdeen on Saturday night should be a lively encounter, and you can watch it live on TV.
When is Rangers vs Aberdeen
Rangers take on Aberdeen on Saturday 31 October.
Kick-off is at 5.30pm at Hampden Park, in the Southside of Glasgow.
How to watch Rangers vs Aberdeen
Rangers vs Aberdeen will be broadcast live in the UK and Ireland on Premier Sports, the title sponsors of the Scottish League Cup.
The game will be shown on Premier Sports 1.
Rangers vs Aberdeen team news
Derek McInnes will have a largely unchanged squad for the trip to Hampden.
One or two changes could be made to the starting lineup from the team that faced Hearts in midweek, but Tochi Chukwuani isn’t likely to be involved.
On Thursday, Derek McInnes confirmed the midfielder required a knee scan.
There are no other known issues with the Rangers squad.
Badredine Bouanani and Ben Godrey could come into the team, with questions over the likes of Djeidi Gassama, while the manager has decisions to make in defence.
The winner of the Rangers vs Aberdeen clash will take their place in the Premier Sports Cup final on December 13.
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