Rangers vs Hibernian Predictions & Tips - BTTS Expected in Premiership Contest
Rangers and Hibernian are set to clash at Ibrox, both sides coming off contrasting European outings. Defensive vulnerabilities plague both teams, with Rangers failing to keep a clean sheet in ten games and Hibs conceding in 13 straight. The Gers hold the historical advantage, but Hibernian won on their last trip to Ibrox. Both managers may opt for squad changes. The article's key recommendation is Both Teams To Score (BTTS) and over 2.5 goals—a competitive, high-scoring match is likely.
- Rangers host Hibernian in first home game of the season
- Both teams tipped to score at Ibrox Stadium on Sunday
- Get our Rangers vs Hibernian tips for the Premiership clash
- Rangers vs Hibernian Predictions
- Goals Expected at Ibrox
- Rangers Hold Head to Head Advantage
- Rangers Beaten in Poland
- Hibernian Claim Dramatic European Win
- Rangers vs Hibernian Team News
Rangers vs Hibernian Predictions
Rangers and Hibernian return to Premiership action at Ibrox after experiencing contrasting fortunes in Europe on Thursday.
Both teams have looked vulnerable defensively, and a likely competitive contest should produce goals at both ends.
BTTS looks like the best bet for Sunday’s Premiership contest.
Goals Expected at Ibrox
- Rangers have seen BTTS & over 2.5 goals in 9 of their last 10 matches (competitive fixtures)
- Rangers conceded 1+ goals in 14 of their last 16 matches (competitive fixtures)
- Hibernian have seen BTTS & over 2.5 goals in 9 of their last 12 matches
- Hibernian conceded 1+ goals in their last 10 matches (competitive fixtures)
Rangers Hold Head to Head Advantage
Rangers and Hibernian have met 85 times since 1996. The Gers won 52 games, while Hibs claimed 18 victories. Fifteen matches finished level.
Hibernian claimed a 2-1 victory when the teams last met at Ibrox three months ago.
Rangers Beaten in Poland
Rangers return to Ibrox after a disappointing 2-1 defeat against Jagiellonia Bialystok in Thursday’s Europa League qualifier.
Derek McInnes’ side made a fast start, taking the lead after Guilherme Montoia turned Tuur Rommens’ cross into his own net.
However, Kajetan Szmyt bagged twice for the hosts to secure a 2-1 first-leg victory for the Poles.
Two games into the reign of new boss Derek McInnes, the Gers remain winless after kicking off their Premiership campaign with a 1-1 draw against Dundee United last weekend.
Yet to find their rhythm, defensive issues remain a major concern for the former Hearts boss. Rangers conceded 21 goals in their last ten competitive fixtures.
All ten games finished with both teams on the scoresheet, while nine of those fixtures also saw at least three goals scored.
Hibernian Claim Dramatic European Win
Hibernian travel to Glasgow in high spìrts after a stoppage-time winner secured a 2-1 Conference League victory against Shkendija on Thursday.
Owen Elding opened the scoring with a clever backheel before Marko Gjorgjievski brought the North Macedonians level in the second period.
With the contest seemingly set to finish deadlocked, Warren O’Hora struck in the 90th minute to secure a priceless victory for the Hibees.
David Gray’s side began their Premiership campaign with a 2-1 home defeat against Motherwell last weekend. Hibs have already played five competitive matches this season, winning three and losing two.
Like the Gers, a lack of clean sheets continues to hinder the Hibees' progress. The Edinburgh side leaked one goal or more in 13 successive fixtures since March.
Rangers vs Hibernian Team News
Rangers: (4-2-3-1) Ivor Pandur; Dujon Sterling, Olwethu Makhanya, Emmanuel Fernandez, Tuur Rommens; Mohamed Diomande, Cammy Devlin; Findlay Curtis, Thelo Aasgaard, Djeidi Gassama; Lawrence Shankland.
McInnes is likely to make changes to his first XI after Thursday’s disappointing defeat in Poland.
Daisuke Yokota made his debut against Jagiellonia but is likely to drop out after an ineffective first-half display.
South African Olwethu Makhanya is in contention to make his debut after another vulnerable defensive display against the Poles.
Ben Godfrey remains unavailable because of injury, while Findlay Curtis is pushing for a recall after impressing as a second-half substitute against Jagiellonia.
Club captain Lawrence Shankland is also expected to return to the first XI.
McInnes criticised the defensive errors that allowed Rangers to surrender their early advantage in Bialystok.
"I thought we gave up too many chances and gave teams too much encouragement," the 55-year-old added post-match in Poland.
"We've got to be honest and say we are guilty of beating ourselves tonight. And that's no disrespect to our opponent because on transitions and counter-attack, it fuels them."
"There's no bigger drain on confidence for any player, team, support than losing cheap goals," McInnes said.
Hibernian: (3-4-3) Raphael Sallinger; Warren O’Hora, Jason Kerr, Jack Iredale; Felix Passlack, Josh Mulligan, Miguel Chaiwa, Jordan Obita; Martin Boyle, Nathan Lowe, Owen Elding.
Hibs boss Gray could rotate his squad after Thursday’s demanding Conference League contest.
Callum Wright and Ante Suto could earn recalls after appearing as second-half substitutes last time out.
Jamie McGrath and Nicky Cadden remain sidelined with calf injuries, while Rocky Bushiri is unavailable with an Achilles tendon problem.
Speaking to Hibs TV after the match, Gray praised his side’s character and resilience.
“It’s only half-time in the tie, so we’re not getting carried away at all, but we’ve certainly taken home advantage into the second leg.
“To get ahead, then get pegged back, and still find a winner late on showed great character and resilience.I think that’s huge because, if you think back to Sunday, we conceded late in the game and know the feeling that brings.
“It wasn’t a great time to lose a goal tonight, and we’ll certainly have to look at it because it was a really poor goal to concede."
"But the players’ reaction and their ability to find a way back in front showed great character.” he said.
Verdict
Rangers have made an unconvincing start under McInnes, conceding avoidable goals in a draw at Dundee United and Thursday’s defeat in Poland.
Considering the hosts' defensive issues, BTTS looks like a great choice, while I also have a stake on both teams to score and over 2.5 goals.
Considering the hosts' defensive issues, BTTS looks like a great choice, while I also have a stake on both teams to score and over 2.5 goals.
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