HIBERNIAN VS RANGERS - SCOTLAND: PREMIER LEAGUE MATCH PREVIEW
SCOTLAND: PREMIER LEAGUE MATCH DETAILS: HIBERNIAN VS RANGERS
As Hibernian prepare to host Rangers on February 1, 2026, with kick-off at 15:00 under referee MacDermid, this SCOTLAND: Premier League fixture promises an intriguing contest.
HIBERNIAN PREVIEW IN SCOTLAND: PREMIER LEAGUE
Hibernian, currently 5th in the standings with 42 points from 27 games, trail the leaders by 15 points. They've earned 26 points from 14 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.
RANGERS PREVIEW IN SCOTLAND: PREMIER LEAGUE
Rangers, sitting 2nd with 55 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 24 points from 13 games this season.
Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last five matches.
They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 13 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR HIBERNIAN VS RANGERS
Recent meetings between Hibernian and Rangers have favored Rangers, ending in a 0-0 draw.
This fixture has generally favored Rangers in recent years.
In their previous league match against St. Mirren, Hibernian recorded a 2-0 victory while lining up in a 3-4-1-2 formation.
Their starting XI featured Sallinger, Iredale, Bushiri, O'Hora, Cadden, Chaiwa, Barlaser, Passlack, McGrath, Scarlett, Elding. With three at the back, the team looked to dominate possession and overwhelm centrally.
Rangers's last outing came against Hearts, where they secured a 4-2 victory using a 4-2-3-1 system.
Their starting XI featured Butland, Rommens, Fernandez, Souttar, Sterling, Raskin, Chukwuani, Moore, Skov Olsen, Naderi, Chermiti. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.
Looking ahead, Hibernian are expected to maintain their 3-4-1-2 structure, while Rangers are likely to counter with a 4-2-3-1 setup. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR HIBERNIAN VS RANGERS
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Hibernian's fixtures have averaged 2.7 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Rangers's games average 3.7 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 6 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.
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