Both clubs are looking to take a big step towards the first piece of silverware on offer in Scottish football

Rangers endured a trophyless season last term - and Derek McInnes has a chance to take a major step towards ending the drought at Hampden.

The gaffer will face off against his former side Aberdeen in the Premier Sports Cup semi-final as he eyes his first piece of silverware since stepping into the hot seat.

After a ropey start to the season, Rangers have turned a corner and are now aiming for a title - but will look to snare the first medal on offer this term.

For Aberdeen fans, it's not a game they will be relishing amid a nightmare start to the Premiership season. The club are languishing in the lower reaches of the table - just a point above the relegation spots - and have just two wins from the last nine league games.

The lacklustre display on home turf against Falkirk has cranked the pressure up on boss Stephen Robinson and he is in dire need of a result at the national stadium. However, the boss has been here before - just last season, in fact - as his St Mirren side claimed this trophy by stunning Celtic in the final.

He will need more of that on Saturday if he is to pull off the shock result. But how does the Record Sport team think the game will go? Here are the big predictions:

Andy Newport

Gers were far from their best at Tynecastle the other night but were still able to scrape a draw against Derek McInnes' old side. Now he'll be looking to disappoint his old Dons supporters for the second time this season. Given the way the Pittodrie men are performing right now, it should be straightforward for Rangers. Stephen Robinson's side have seen confidence levels crumble and really shouldn't present much a of a challenge for their Glasgow opponents.

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Michael Gannon

Rangers can be unpredictable and have a tendency to go through drop offs during games. But Aberdeen are on very shaky ground right now, they are struggling to score goals and leaking at the back. It’s a dangerous combo and an early Gers goal would be practically game over.

Derek McInnes’s side will have too much with room to spare.

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Mark Pirie

Aberdeen don't come into this game in a good place, and anything other than a win could spell the end of Stephen Robinson's time at Pittodrie.

The Dons' support have already hit their breaking point after the loss to Falkirk in midweek with the club staring at a relegation battle. Rangers are likely to pile on the misery this weekend.

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Robbie Copeland

Rangers aren't exactly flying but Aberdeen are suffering badly. They can't seem to buy a run of form and it's beginning to seem like Stephen Robinson's days are numbered. I don't anticipate a turn-up for the books here and it may well end up being one of the final nails in their manager's coffin.

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Daniel Caw

I fear this could end up being a really sore one for Aberdeen. Rangers might not quite be the finished article, but their front two of Naderi and Kelsy look like an absolute nightmare to play against, particularly when backed-up by the likes of Kim Minsu and Badredine Boanani. Stephen Robinson looked like a beaten man following the 1-0 defeat at home to Falkirk earlier this week, and I fear he could be feeling even worse around 8pm on Saturday night.

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Gavin Berry

Rangers will win but it might not be the absolute mauling that so many are predicting.

There is a pressure on Derek McInnes and his men that comes from the state the Dons are in right now but they have the quality and character to cope with it and put McInnes to within 90 minutes of his first trophy at Ibrox.

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Ross Pilcher

Rangers will be looking for a response after getting out of jail at Tynecastle and Aberdeen are probably the one team everyone wants to play right now. The Dons were dismal against Falkirk and fan pressure is piling on Stephen Robinson. Derek McInnes can smell a first final as Gers boss and they should be too strong for the Reds.