It's almost four years since Aberdeen managed a victory over Rangers at Ibrox in the league but they arrive in Glasgow in confident mood.
Jim Goodwin's men have won their last three games in all competitions and if they can continue that impressive form and take anything from this game then it could push Giovanni van Bronckhorst closer to the exit door.
That's how much is riding on this fixture for the Dutchman who hasn't even been in the job for a year and any credit in the bank from leading Rangers to the Europa League final has disappeared.Champions League hammerings, an unconvincing Premier Sports Cup quarter final win over second tier Dundee and drab draw at home to Livingston last time out in the league have left Van Bronckhorst on the brink.
An away win would move the Dons to within just four points of Rangers and give the Reds real cause for optimism this season, with a Premier Sports Cup semi final to come against Gers in the new year.
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