The big picture

Rangers come in 2nd on the ladder with 27 points; Aberdeen are 11th on 11. Rangers have the higher position to protect.

Rangers are 7–1–3 in Scottish Premiership 2026-27, averaging 1.7 goals for and 0.8 against.

Aberdeen are 3–6–2 in Scottish Premiership 2026-27, averaging 1.1 goals for and 1.3 against.

Form

Rangers have won three of their last five and most recently drew with Heart of Midlothian 2–2.

Aberdeen have won one of their last five and most recently lost to Falkirk 0–1.

Head to head

These sides have met 26 times on our records since 2018: Rangers 17, Aberdeen 3, 6 drawn.

Last time out (2026-27), Rangers won 1–0 at Pittodrie Stadium.

Rangers have won the last five against Aberdeen.

Biggest margin between these two: Rangers by 5 goals in 2019-20 (5–0).

Players to watch

For Rangers, watch Ryan Naderi (0.5 goals a game, 3 assists in 2026-27) and Kevin Kelsy (0.6 goals a game in 2026-27).

For Aberdeen, watch Kevin Nisbet (0.4 goals a game, 3 assists in 2026-27) and Connor Ronan (0.3 goals a game, 2 assists in 2026-27).

At Ibrox Stadium

Rangers have won 14 of their last 19 at Ibrox Stadium.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, Rangers go in as clear favourites.