Rangers vs Aberdeen betting tips: Scottish League Cup semi-final preview, predictions, team news and odds

Rangers are favourites to win the Scottish League Cup semi-final against Aberdeen.

Rangers are looking for their first trophy since the Scottish League Cup triumph in 12 years. They beat Hearts in the final in May. Aberdeen beat Rangers 2-1 in a previous League cup semi-final. The Dons beat St Johnstone 2 -0 last weekend. They are big underdogs, but they beat the Gers in this competition four years ago. Rangers are nine points behind league-leaders Celtic. Ayr United beat Dundee United 2 –0 at Tannadice last Sunday.

Rangers take on Aberdeen in the Scottish League Cup semi-final.

Allan McGregor was dropped last weekend, with Jon McLaughlin taking his place. Ben Davies has established himself as Connor Goldson's partner. Antonio Čolak played for the first time since 9 November last week.

Ryan Jack will start in midfield against the club he joined as an eight-year-old. Alfredo Morelos is expected to return to the starting XI.

Jim Goodwin won the League Cup as a player in 2013. He has lost both previous matches at Hampden as manager. Duk has scored 11 goals this season. Graeme Shinnie made his second debut last weekend. Ross McCrorie has been filling in at right-back recently. Bojan Miovski has not scored since 12 November. Patrik Myslovič could be in the matchday squad.