Game of midweek: Aberdeen v Rangers

Considering Aberdeen survived what was seen as the first major test of Jimmy Thelin's buoyant new era by coming from two down to draw at Celtic Park, they will go into a home game against a vulnerable Rangers with growing belief of sustaining a title challenge. Brendan Rodgers' reigning champions are the only side to have denied the Swede's side a victory in 15 outings this season - and nine of the victories, including Sunday's 1-0 win over Dundee United, have come in front of their home fans. A 3-1 defeat at home to a less intimidating Aberdeen last September was a contributing factor to Michael Beale's demise as Rangers manager and the Ibrox side have failed to win at Pittodrie in their latest two visits.