Hibernian vs Rangers – After their most recent outcome, a 1-4 Premiership victory over Livingston, Hibernian is expecting to continue their winning ways.
Hibernian controlled 56% of the ball during that contest and attempted 12 goals, scoring seven of them. Mykola Kukharevych (90′) and Élie Youan (28′, 37′) scored the goals for Hibernian.
Livingston made 9 shots on goal, and one of them was successful. Livingston’s own goal was made by Stéphane Oméonga (62′).
In their last six games, Lee Johnson’s Hibernian have scored 14 goals. They have given up 5 goals in those contests, which is the equivalent total.
Hibernian has lost all 17 of their league games to Rangers, according to an analysis of their prior performances. They have gone an awfully long time without a victory, yet they have won all three of their recent home league games.
Rangers enter the match having defeated Kilmarnock 3-1 in their previous match in the Premiership. In that game, Rangers had 74% of the possession and 8 out of 21 shot tries were successful. Connor Goldson (6′), Fashion Sakala (25′), and James Tavernier (45′) scored goals for Rangers.
Kilmarnock, on the other hand, had 3 attempts on goal, of which 2 were on target. For Kilmarnock, Jeriel Dorsett scored in the 60th minute.
Rangers have scored a total of 15 goals in the last 6 meetings between the two teams. Additionally, Rangers haven’t failed to score on any of those instances. Six goals have been scored into their own cage during that time.
According to pre-game stats, Hibernian hasn’t defeated Rangers in an away league encounter in the previous 9 games. They have an outstanding road record, going 7 games in the league without a loss.
Hibernian vs Rangers – Betting Analysis
Looking back at their previous head-to-head matches from March 10, 2021, we can see that Hibernian won one and Rangers won four, with one game being tied.
Over the span of those games, they combined to score 19 goals, with 8 for The Hibees and 11 for The Gers. 3.17 goals have been scored on average per contest.
The prior league meeting between these teams took place on Premiership Match Day 17 on December 15, 2022, with Rangers defeating Hibernian 3-2.
Rangers had 72% of the control in that game and 9 of their 22 shots on goal were successful. Fashion Sakala (15′), Ryan Jack (58′), and Alfredo Morelos (62′) scored the goals.
Hibernian’s opponents made 8 goal-scoring efforts, with 5 of them being successful. Kevin Nisbet (16′) and Ryan Porteous (8′) both tallied. Nicholas Walsh was the match official.
For Hibernian manager Lee Johnson, the following players won’t be able to play Mykola Kukharevych (Unknown Illness), Mikey Devlin (Ankle Surgery), Harry McKirdy (Ankle Injury), Rocky Bushiri (Ankle Injury), Martin Boyle (Knee Surgery), and Aiden McGeady (Hamstring Injury).
Michael Beale, the manager of the Rangers, must select a squad from a small pool of options. The following players won’t be taking the field: Ridvan Yilmaz (hamstring injury), Tom Lawrence (knee injury), Nnamdi Ofoborh (heart condition), John Souttar (ankle injury), Filip Helander (foot injury), and Steven Davis (ruptured Cruciate Ligament).
We believe that Hibernian will be able to get past this Rangers team’s defense in this game, but a single goal most likely won’t be enough to prevent a defeat.
What are the best odds for the game?
Turning to the betting odds on the WDW market, the win for Hibernian can be had for 5.6, a bet on the draw is 4.3 and staking on victory for Rangers will get you 1.57. Those are the best market prices offered right now.
Hibernian vs Rangers – Head -to- Head
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