Rangers are gearing up for a chance to settle the score with Aberdeen after suffering a tough loss to the Dons in their last meeting at Pittodrie.
Back in late October, Jimmy Thelin’s squad handed the Ibrox side a blow that seemed like an uphill battle for Rangers to reclaim second place.
Fast forward, and Philippe Clement’s men are now sitting pretty in second spot in the Scottish Premiership, while Aberdeen’s form has taken a nosedive.
Rangers head into this clash fresh off a 3-1 victory against St Johnstone on home turf last Sunday. Meanwhile, Aberdeen managed to scrape a point against Hearts in their own backyard.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Rangers vs. Aberdeen live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Scottish Premiership match in the U.S.:
TV channel: —
Live stream: Paramount+
This game is not available for live TV broadcast in the United States. The live streaming options are available on Paramount+, which is currently offering a seven-day FREE trial.
What time does Rangers vs. Aberdeen kick off?
This Scottish Premiership clash takes place at the Ibrox Stadium in Glasgow, Scotland and kicks off on Wednesday, January 15 at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Wed, Jan. 15 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Wed, Jan. 15 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Wed, Jan. 15 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Wed, Jan. 15 | 12:00 p.m. |
Rangers vs. Aberdeen predicted lineups, team news
Rangers are grappling with a growing injury list ahead of this match, with Dujon Sterling, Jack Butland, James Tavernier, John Souttar, Neraysho Kasanwirjo, and Tom Lawrence all sidelined.
Adding to their woes, Danilo hobbled off late in their recent 3-1 win over St Johnstone, potentially leaving Mohammed Diomande to step into a more advanced role while Connor Barron teams up with Nicolas Raskin in the heart of midfield.
On the brighter side, Hamza Igamane is on fire, netting his sixth goal in just five appearances during their last game. The red-hot striker is all but certain to lead the line again in this fixture.
Rangers predicted lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left): Kelly (GK) — Yilmaz, Propper, Nsiala, Jefte — Raskin, Barron — Cerny, Diomande, Hagi — Igamane
Injured: Kasanwirjo
Suspended: None
Aberdeen will also have to navigate this clash without several key players, as injuries continue to sideline Dimitar Mitov, Ester Sokler, Gavin Molloy, Jack Milne, Pape Habib Gueye, and Vicente Besuijen.
With just one goal to their name in their last five Scottish Premiership outings, Jimmy Thelin may feel compelled to shuffle his offensive deck. This could open the door for Shayden Morris and Duk to earn starting spots in the attack.
Aberdeen predicted lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left): Doohan (GK) — Devlin, Tobers, Nilsen, McGarry — Shinnie, Palaversa — Duk, Clarkson, Morris — Nisbet
Injured: Mitov, Besuijen
Suspended: None
Rangers vs. Aberdeen prediction
Rangers head into this matchup as the clear favorites, especially with Aberdeen’s recent slump in form weighing them down.
Considering the visitors’ toothless attack of late, it’s hard to see them finding the net, making a home victory with a clean sheet the most likely outcome
- Prediction: Rangers 2-0 Aberdeen
Scottish Premiership fixture schedule this week
Tuesday, January 14
- Dundee vs. Celtic (3 p.m. ET)
Wednesday, January 15
- Rangers vs. Aberdeen (3 p.m. ET)
