Our prediction for this Scottish Cup match:
After holding Rangers to a 1-1 draw in the Premiership, Aberdeen will look to give fans yet another reason for celebration when they host lower-league side Edinburgh City in the Scottish Cup last 32. The Dons are seen as hot favourites to make it to the last 16, but they can’t afford any complacency in Saturday’s clash. Stephen Glass should opt to make changes to the starting XI, with both Campbell and McLennan pushing for a start.
The visitors, on the other hand, occupy 4th position in the League Two standings. The Citizens are fully focused on booking their place in the League Two playoffs, which is probably the main reason why we are tempted to put our money on the Premier League side. You should bear in mind that Edinburgh City have not kept a clean sheet since September 11, 2021.
Highlighted Player (Funso Ojo ):
Funso Ojo is a Belgium international who plays for Aberdeen as a midfielder. Ojo was born in Antwerp on August 28, 1991, starting his youth career at Olse Merksem. In 2004 he was spotted by PSV scouts, moving to Eindhoven very soon.
Funso Ojo made 11 appearances for PSV in the Dutch Eredivisie before moving to Beerschot AC, yet another club from his youth career. The Belgium international played for the likes of Royal Antwerp, Dordrecht, Willem II, and Scunthorpe United before signing a deal with Aberdeen in 2019. Funso Ojo made his Scotland Premiership debut in a 3-2 win over Hearts.
Speaking of his international career, Ojo has one cap with the Belgium U21 team, but he has yet to earn a call-up for the Belgium senior team. His primary position is central midfield, but he is capable of producing fine displays as a defensive midfielder. As his parents are of Nigeria descent, the Aberdeen footballer has a dual citizenship.