Rangers host Hibernian in the Scottish Premiership in what promises to be an end-to-end clash at Ibrox on Saturday, 05 April 2025.
It is a monumental fixture at the top of the league and the result could prove pivotal to both teams’ fortunes come the end of the season.
The Gers will look to make home advantage count while Hibs will be aiming to cause an upset in front of the home faithful.
Given that the previous meeting ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw, fans looking to bet on football can anticipate plenty of goals and attractive odds available ahead of kick-off.
Head-to-Head Battles: A Look at Past Meetings
The recent head-to-head record between these two giants of Scottish football have been dominated by the home side. The Light Blues are unbeaten in the last five encounters with the visitors and have a record of four wins and one draw against their old foes.
It is certainly not good reading for Hibs fans who will want to turn the tide as quickly as possible. The two teams’ most recent game produced a six-goal thriller at Easter Road as the game ended in a 3-3 draw.
When these two lock horns, there is generally goals and the stats back it up. Three of the last five encounters between them have seen over 2.5 goals.
Recent Form: Who Has the Momentum?
Rangers’ Recent Performances:
The Gers have been poor as of late, especially by their high standards. They have lost ground in the title race with rivals Celtic which ultimately saw head coach, Philippe Clement relieved of his duties at Ibrox.
Rangers legend Barry Ferguson has since been handed the reigns. The former captain and fan favourite has been tasked with steadying the ship until the end of the current season. The mood in the camp is definitely low after the recent dip in form, and Ferguson will expect a reaction from his new side.
Hibernian’s Recent Run
Hibs have managed to put together a solid run of form recently and put themselves in a good position for a place in Europe for next season. Head coach David Gray has got his side playing exciting football in the Scottish Premiership and striker Martin Boyle has been finding the net with regularity for his side.
Gray’s side do concede a lot of goals, however, and will need to keep more clean sheets in the run-in till May if they are to confirm a place in Europe’s elite competition.
The visitors are good travellers and recently claimed a huge away victory at Aberdeen which should give them confidence to get a result at Ibrox on Saturday.
Rangers vs Hibernian: Tactical Breakdown
Rangers’ Strategy at Home
The Gers are a team in transition at this moment in time with new coach Ferguson at the helm. The former captain will want to keep the tactical flow the same though and it is likely they will play the way they always do – fast, possession-based football with quick transitions that hurt the opponent.
A lot of the goalscoring responsibility will be on top goal scorer, Vaclav Cerny. The 27-year-old winger has been in great form all season and will be vital to his side’s attacking threat against Hibs.
Hibernian’s Tactical Setup:
Hibs will come into the game with a pragmatic approach and look to hit the home team on the counter. Gray’s side have found success in sitting deep in the past and it is likely they set-up in that manner come Saturday.
Boyle and the experienced Dwight Gayle in attack will be heavily relied upon to create attacks in the final third, while the creativity of Nicky Cadden will also be a big factor in how they find holes in the home team’s defence.
Conclusion: Can Hibs Challenge at Ibrox?
It is a massive tie in the context of both teams’ season. Ferguson will expect a reaction from his side after falling behind the race for the title while Gray will be expecting his side to put up a fight at Ibrox.
It is a difficult clash to call but with the home advantage and the historic results favouring Rangers, expect the Gers to collect all three points in front of the home faithful on Saturday.