Brendan Rodgers is aiming to win his first trophy as Celtic manager this weekend.
Celtic’s Leigh Griffiths and Scott Brown celebrate after Tomas Rogic (background) scores their first goal
Fans of Aberdeen and Celtic will descend on Hampden Park this Sunday for the first domestic cup final of the season north of the border, with the Dons and the Bhoys set to battle it out for the Scottish League Cup.
Celtic may be comfortably ahead in the Scottish Premiership, but these have been the best two sides in Scotland in recent years and Aberdeen will be confident of holding their own against Brendan Rodgers’ side.
The Key Battle – Andrew Considine vs Moussa Dembele
Considine has made over 350 appearances for Aberdeen, and the boyhood Dons fan would love nothing more than to help his side win a trophy.
He faces a tough test against Dembele, whose electric performances for Celtic have impressed domestic and European audiences this season.
Celtic’s Moussa Dembele in action
Last Meeting:
Tom Rogic’s first-half strike was enough to separate the two sides when they met at Pittodrie at the end of October.
Road to the final:
Aberdeen:
- Ayr 1-2 Aberdeen
- Aberdeen 1-0 St Johnstone
- Morton 0-2 Aberdeen
Aberdeen’s Adam Rooney celebrates scoring his sides first goal
Celtic:
- Celtic 5-0 Motherwell
- Celtic 2-0 Alloa
- Rangers 0-1 Celtic
Who’s the ref?
John Beaton will be in charge of this one. His 19 games so far this season have seen 90 yellow cards and three reds.
What time is kick off?
The final gets underway at 3pm.
Where can I watch it?
BT Sport 1 are showing this clash, with build-up starting at 2pm.
Odds
Aberdeen – 19/4
Draw – 3/1
Celtic – 4/7
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