Scott Arfield is one of the most experienced players in the squad (Getty Images)
Rangers have been on a decent run of form over the last month or so and since losing to Celtic on the final matchday of March, they are yet to drop points in the league.
Having scored 9 goals in 3 games in the Premiership in the month of April, Rangers have even managed to keep two clean sheets along the way.
While the Celts’ 9-point lead could prove to be too much for the Gers to make up, if they keep up their good run of form, they’re eventually bound to get positive results.
Steven Gerrard has proven quite dramatically this season that he is the right man for the job at the Ibrox and the progress they’ve made is proof enough for that.
Colombian striker Alfredo Morelos picked up his 5th red card of the season against Celtic in the Old Firm Derby at the end of March and his 4-match suspension is still in effect. Borna Barisic’s leg problem makes him a doubt for this fixture.
Gareth McAuley and Graham Dorrans are both on the course to full recovery but their involvement in this tie remains up in the air. Jamie Murphy’s cruciate ligament problem is set to keep him out at least until later this month.
The Rangers veteran’s experience will be crucial to Gerrard’s side in the final weeks of the Premiership season.
The Gers’ skipper will have to be at his attacking best on the week if they are to beat the challenge of Aberdeen.
The Croatian international has stepped up over the last month or so and done well in the heart of defence.
The experienced centre-half is the Gers’ defensive commander and he usually controls the line very well.
The former Liverpool man has been in decent form since coming into the side for the injured Barisic.
The 27-year-old scored one of their goals against Hearts on the weekend and will be looking to impress once again.
The Irishman is at the Ibrox on loan from Southampton and he’s done decently in the middle of the park for Gerrard’s men.
The Finnish international midfielder has become a regular feature of this attack-minded Rangers side off-late.
The Portuguese winger has 5 goals and 5 assists from his 29 league games this season and is set to continue.
The red-card picked up by Alfredo Morelos is good news for Defoe who is enjoying a continuous spell of games.
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The Canadian international has been one of their standout players this season and is expected to keep his place.