Gio van Bronckhorst has some big decisions to make as he looks to continue Rangers title push.
With Celtic cutting the gap at the top of the table to three points, the Premiership pendulum swings to Pittodrie ahead of the league leaders visit.
Joe Aribo is missing for Rangers as he is at the Africa Cup of Nations and that could lead to a subtle change of shape with Cedric Itten returning from his loan spell at Greuther Furth.
Giovanni van Bronckhorst has spoken highly of the Swiss striker since his return and that he offers something different from his other attacking options.
Having netted twice in the Bundesliga this term for the rock bottom club he will hope to get a start spot against the Dons and add to his tally.
Versatile James Sands could also be in line for his debut if given the nod ahead of the likes of John Lundstram and and Juninho Bacuna.
Both Lundstram and Bacuna have struggled to make an impression since the arrival of Van Bronckhorst, meaning the boss could turn to his American recruit.
For Lundstram it could be among his last chances to grab the bosses eye if given a start with clubs south of the border tracking the summer Ibrox arrival.
Having not been in the squad in the final game before the winter break it's a big night for the former Sheffield United man.
Filip Helander has started training but won’t be ready to feature in this game. Kemar Roofe and Ryan Jack will return to training this week.
With Leon Balogun set to miss out Calvin Bassey is expected to start at the back.
Predicted Rangers starting XI
McGregor; Tavernier, Goldson, Bassey, Barisic; Lundstram, Kamara; Sakala, Morelos, Kent, Itten
