Rangers, fresh off a victory against St Johnstone, are set to clash with Aberdeen in a highly anticipated fixture. The article analyzes both teams' strengths and weaknesses, historical performance, and recent form, setting the stage for a fierce competition.
Rangers returned to winning form against St Johnstone on Sunday, ending a streak of two consecutive draws. This victory keeps them unbeaten in 2025. The Ibrox side received a boost with the return of defender Leon Balogun and captain James Tavernier to training after recent injuries. However, goalkeeper Jack Butland, defenders Neraysho Kasanwirjo and Dujon Sterling, and midfielder Tom Lawrence remain absent.
Rangers manager Philippe Clement emphasized the importance of analyzing both their opponents' strengths and weaknesses. He stated, 'We know their qualities and their weaknesses and you try to avoid that they use their qualities and you try to find a weakness where you can hurt them. That's with every opponent the same. 'We look also if there are new players. I don't expect a change of style or a change of system. My colleague has been really sticking to the same things.' Clement acknowledged the intensity of the upcoming fixture against Aberdeen, stating, 'It's a tough challenge. You have to be ready to compete and also the intensity between these two teams when they play. 'It's a good challenge and the whole focus is for us to have the best performance we can and try to get some points from there.' He further highlighted the positive impact of pressure, stating, 'The pressure is always there. I don't think it's a bad thing. You have to grow as a person, a footballer, as a team and you need some pressure to be better.' The article delves into the historical context of the upcoming match, noting that Rangers has only lost one of their past 12 home games against Aberdeen in all competitions. Aberdeen's recent victory in October presents the opportunity for them to secure back-to-back league wins against Rangers for the first time since 1993. Furthermore, it highlights that Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin has a chance to become the first manager in the club's history to win both of his first two league games against Rangers. The article concludes with statistical insights on both teams' recent form, including Rangers' strong performance in midweek home league games and Aberdeen's recent struggles in away league outings.
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