Rangers
- Glasgow Rangers have been in inconsistent form of late, winning three and losing two of their last five games, including back-to-back defeats in their two most recent fixtures.
- Rangers manager Danny Röhl has made the hosts more flexible and capable of playing on the front foot or dropping back and letting the ball do the work since his appointment.
- The hosts have won 11, drawn five and lost only two of their 18 home games in the 2026 Championship Round.
- Rangers have scored 2.11 goals per home game in the Championship Round this season, netting 38 goals in 18 home games.
Hibernian
- David Gray has led Hibs to a 3-1 victory over Falkirk, snapping a two-game losing streak in their most recent away game, and his side will set up with a back three, energetic wing-backs and high pressing energy in Glasgow.
- Josh Campbell has scored two goals in three Championship Round games for Hibs and is an ever-present threat when he makes his late runs or is in the box for set-pieces.
Head-to-Head
- Rangers have won three of the last five meetings and have 69 points, sitting third, while Hibernian have 54 points from 36 games in the Premiership Championship Round table.
- The last meeting between these sides ended in a 0-0 draw at Easter Road three months ago.
Key Players
The Gers will try to overload the centre of the pitch with narrow midfield shapes and high full-backs, while Dujon Sterling ’s dynamism in the centre and ability to break lines will be vital when it comes to unlocking Hibs’ back three.
Betting Insights
- Backing Rangers to win at 1.37 and Hibernian to come up at 7.22 is a bit too one-sided for this game and the tie is priced generously at 5.2.
- With over 2.5 goals at 1.5, the bookmakers are expecting an open game with plenty of attacking play, but we feel Gray’s tactical bravery and willingness to commit men forward can turn this into a scrappy game as Hibs have shown themselves to be a transition-oriented side, while Röhl’s Rangers are still getting used to playing with structure.
Prediction
- With Hibs’ back-three and Rangers’ full-backs going head-to-head, a lot of this game could be decided in the channels, which can add to the possibility of a tie.
- However, with a much better home record than Hibs, head-to-head dominance and better attacking stats, we feel Rangers should have enough about them to snag the win in this one.
