It's going to be a huge one at Hampden on Saturday and the Record Sport team of experts have had their say.
It's 22 years since Celtic and Rangers went head to head in the Scottish Cup final and that was an epic encounter - will this one be worth the wait and live up to the drama of 2002?
If it is then the Light Blues will have to produce a performance to match their rivals which is something they haven't managed for some time. The circumstances going into the game are fairly similar to when they last clashed in the season showpiece at Hampden. Back then, Martin O'Neill's Hoops were the dominant force but Alex McLeish arrived mid-season and landed the two knockout trophies. Philippe Clement, having already lifted the League Cup, could do exactly that if his side can triumph on Saturday. Big Eck's men edged a five-goal thriller with a last-gasp Peter Lovenkrands goal.
Keith Jackson Given the track record of Brendan Rodgers in this fixture coupled with his side’s end of season hot streak it’s impossible to see anything other than another Celtic win. If they score early it could become a punishing day for their rivals.Craig Swan Celtic are in good form and have the better players. Provided they produce their best levels at Hampden, they should win. Despite the narrow final scoreline, they bossed the last encounter.
Rangers need to find something different if they are to trouble the Hoops but with the personnel available it’s difficult to see them having enough threat to topple the champions who have hit top gear.Graeme Young Logic suggests Celtic are the red-hot favourites. They have dealt with Rangers all season and, perhaps, their most dominant display against their eternal rivals is still to come.
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