Rangers welcome Slavia Prague to Ibrox tonight in arguably their biggest game of the season so far.
Steven Gerrard's side hold the advantage in the Europa League last 16 tie courtesy of Filip Helander’s away goal in last week’s 1-1 draw at the Eden Arena.
Here Glasgow Times Sport has predicted how the Light Blues will line up in tonight's huge game.
Formation: 4-3-2-1
ALLAN MCGREGOR
His stunning save last week ensured a positive result for Rangers in the first leg. Could be called upon on a number of occasions tonight so a big performance will be needed if Steven Gerrard’s side want to make it into the Europa League quarter-finals.
NATHAN PATTERSON
Considering his lack of experience at European level, Patterson put in a solid display last week in the first leg. He got forward as much as he could and also defended well. With Slavia having to get an away goal at the least tonight, Patterson may have a busy evening at right-back.
CONNOR GOLDSON
Another brilliant performance in the Europa League last week. Has been a standout for Rangers this season and will need another big shift tonight. Has played in every one of the Ibrox side’s 41 games this season, so don’t expect him to be dropped tonight.
FILIP HELANDER
The Swede managed to keep Jan Kuchta very quiet last week and will need to do the same tonight. Also popped up with an important away goal last week, which puts Rangers in pole position going into the second leg. He’ll be hoping to add another goal to his season’s tally tonight.
BORNA BARISIC
Will be asked to bomb forward as much as possible when Rangers are on the attack but will have to make sure he defends first and foremost. His set pieces and crossing could prove pivotal tonight as Steven Gerrard’s men will look to put the tie out of sight early doors.
STEVEN DAVIS
His big game experience could prove vital tonight. He was sloppy by his standards last week but you wouldn’t expect him to have two poor games on the bounce. Will need to put in his usual energetic performance and get up and down the park as much as possible.
GLEN KAMARA
Improved as the game wore on last week. Struggled to keep up with the pace of the game early doors in the first leg, he won’t get away with that tonight. Much like Davis a big shift will be needed in the middle of the park with an end-to-end game expected.
SCOTT ARFIELD
Will likely replace Ianis Hagi in the starting XI tonight after the Romanian had a quiet night in the first leg. Arfield has produced the goods on a number of occasions on big European nights at Ibrox and his experience will be important in a game of this magnitude.
JOE ARIBO
Will likely play in a more advanced role tonight with Scott Arfield expected to come in from the start. This will give him more freedom to influence the game and create chances in the final third. Will be asked to link up with Alfredo Morelos as much as possible.
RYAN KENT
A quiet game by his standards last week, but always has that bit of magic that could win a game. His pace seemed to trouble Slavia last week, so Gerrard will be telling him to get at their defensive line as much as possible.
ALFREDO MORELOS
His all round hold up play was sharp last week and was vitally important in helping Rangers get up the pitch. Never really had a sniff of goal in the first leg but will be expected to add to his impressive European goal scoring tally tonight.
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