Hibernian FC vs Rangers FC, Premier League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Hibernian FC vs Rangers FC — Premier League at Easter Road Stadium.
- Hibernian FC 33 games · 51 pts (2026/27)
- Rangers FC 33 games · 69 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Frank Connor
- Referee Michael Banks
- Referee Craig Thomson
- Referee Alan Newlands
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 33 | 70 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 33 | 69 |
| 3 | Celtic FC | 33 | 67 |
| 4 | Motherwell FC | 33 | 54 |
| 5 | Hibernian FC | 33 | 51 |
| 6 | Falkirk FC | 33 | 46 |
| 7 | Dundee United FC | 33 | 40 |
| 8 | Aberdeen FC | 33 | 33 |
| 9 | Dundee FC | 33 | 33 |
| 10 | St. Mirren FC | 33 | 30 |
| 11 | Kilmarnock FC | 33 | 28 |
| 12 | Livingston FC | 33 | 16 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec | Rangers FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 16 Dec | Celtic FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 08 Dec | Hamilton Academical FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 05 Dec | St. Mirren FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 01 Dec | Kilmarnock FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 24 Nov | Dundee FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec | Hibernian FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 16 Dec | Hamilton Academical FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 13 Dec | SK Rapid Wien | A | 0–1 | L |
| 09 Dec | Dundee FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Dec | Aberdeen FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Dec | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Hibernian FC | Rangers FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #2 |
| 51 | Points | 69 |
| 33 | Played | 33 |
| 13 / 12 / 8 | W / D / L | 19 / 12 / 2 |
| 51 | Scored | 66 |
| 37 | Conceded | 31 |
| +14 | GD | +35 |
| 1.55 | PPG | 2.09 |
| 39% | Win % | 58% |
Key Stats
54%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (28 games)
H2H (28 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Hibernian FC are 5th (51 pts). Rangers FC are 2nd (69 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Hibernian FC get us underway at Easter Road Stadium.
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 10' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 14' A tactical swap from Hibernian FC — Adam Bogdan on, Ofir Marciano off on 14 minutes.
- 19' Rangers FC have won 785 goals from 402 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 24' Hibernian FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 29' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Hibernian FC and Rangers FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 34' Hibernian FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 39' Rangers FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 39.
- 44' Rangers FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 46' The Rangers FC bench stirs into life. Scott Arfield is withdrawn and Ross McCrorie gets his opportunity.
- 51' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 51 minutes.
- 56' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Hibernian FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 61' Fresh legs for Rangers FC! Joe Worrall comes on to replace Gareth McAuley.
- 65' Another substitution for Hibernian FC to replace Oliver Shaw by Martin Boyle on 65 minute.
- 70' Hibernian FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Rangers FC's shape.
- 75' Vykintas Slivka is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Rangers FC so far.
- 80' It’s a booking for Hibernian FC player. Ryan Porteous gets a Yellow card.
- 84' Glenn Middleton gets the nod from Rangers FC. He replaces Eros Grezda and will look to change the dynamic.
- 89' Alfredo Morelos is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Hibernian FC tonight.
- 90' That is a Yellow card for Rangers FC. Connor Goldson will be fuming at that decision.
- The final score is 0-0.
Lineups
Hibernian FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 20
-
7
Daryl Horgan ↓ Mark Milligan 46'
- 22
- 3
- 25
- 16
-
1
Ofir Marciano ↓ Adam Bogdan 14'
- 8
- 36
-
32
Oliver Shaw ↓ Martin Boyle 65'
Bench
-
5
Mark Milligan ↑ 46'
-
10
Martin Boyle ↑ 65'
-
31
Adam Bogdan ↑ 14'
- 24
- 43
- 9
- 49
Coach
Neil Lennon
Rangers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 31
- 20
-
36
Gareth McAuley ↓ Joe Worrall 61'
-
37
Scott Arfield ↓ Ross McCrorie 46'
- 6
- 23
- 1
-
35
Eros Grezda ↓ Glenn Middleton 84'
- 8
- 21
- 2
Bench
- 15
-
3
Joe Worrall ↑ 61'
- 11
-
17
Ross McCrorie ↑ 46'
- 16
-
40
Glenn Middleton ↑ 84'
- 28
Coach
Steven Gerrard
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Alfredo Morelos | 9 |
| Martin Boyle | 6 |
| Jermain Defoe | 6 |
| James Tavernier | 5 |
| Cyriel Dessers | 4 |
| Ianis Hagi | 3 |
| Antonio-Mirko Colak | 3 |
| Hamza Igamane | 3 |
Head to Head
Hibernian FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.93
Hibernian FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.99
Rangers FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 70% + Hibernian FC or Rangers FC 68%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.92
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 1.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 2.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 3.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
Hibernian FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Rangers FC
65%
Hibernian FC or Rangers FC
68%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
14.5%
0 – 1
13.2%
1 – 0
12.2%
0 – 2
6.9%
1 – 2
6.6%
2 – 1
6.1%
2 – 0
6%
2 – 2
3.2%
0 – 3
2.2%
1 – 3
2.2%
3 – 1
1.9%
Asian Handicap — Hibernian FC
| Handicap | Hibernian FC covers | Push | Rangers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 8% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 19% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 21% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✗
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
40%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.