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 12 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
- Rangers FC 12 games · 27 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Frank Connor
- Referee Michael Banks
- Referee Craig Thomson
- Referee Alan Newlands
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 13 | 31 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 12 | 27 |
| 3 | Falkirk FC | 13 | 21 |
| 4 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 12 | 20 |
| 5 | Dundee FC | 12 | 17 |
| 6 | Dundee United FC | 12 | 17 |
| 7 | St. Johnstone FC | 13 | 17 |
| 8 | St. Mirren FC | 13 | 14 |
| 9 | Motherwell FC | 13 | 13 |
| 10 | Hibernian FC | 12 | 11 |
| 11 | Aberdeen FC | 12 | 11 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 13 | 9 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #2 |
| 11 | Points | 27 |
| 12 | Played | 12 |
| 3 / 2 / 7 | W / D / L | 8 / 3 / 1 |
| 15 | Scored | 21 |
| 17 | Conceded | 9 |
| -2 | GD | +12 |
| 0.92 | PPG | 2.25 |
| 25% | Win % | 67% |
Key Stats
55%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (29 games)
H2H (29 games)
59%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
8%
Clean Sheets
Hibernian FC this season
Hibernian FC this season
55%
Clean Sheets
Rangers FC this season
Rangers FC this season
Hibernian FC are 10th (11 pts). Rangers FC are 2nd (27 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Hibernian FC
0-15
2/2
16-30
2/2
31-45
1/7
46-60
3/–
61-75
2/1
76+
5/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Rangers FC
0-15
3/1
16-30
4/–
31-45
3/2
46-60
2/2
61-75
4/1
76+
5/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Hibernian FC
| Callum Wright | 3 G | 1 A |
| Martin Boyle | 3 G | |
| Owen Elding | 2 G | 1 A |
Rangers FC
| Ryan Naderi | 6 G | 3 A |
| Kevin Kelsy | 4 G | |
| Lawrence Shankland | 3 G | |
| Miguel Chaiwa | 1 G | 1 A |
| Thelo Aasgaard | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Hibernian FC is hosting Rangers FC for another epic battle.
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 10' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Hibernian FC winning 100% of all matches.
- 14' Adam Bogdan gets the nod from Hibernian FC. He replaces Ofir Marciano and will look to change the dynamic.
- 19' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Hibernian FC and Rangers FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 24' Hibernian FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 29' Rangers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 34' It looks like no one’s ball. Rangers FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 39' Over 39 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 44' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 46' Scott Arfield makes way for Ross McCrorie at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rangers FC.
- 51' It is a cagey affair so far. Hibernian FC in their trying to find a way past Rangers FC's compact .
- 56' The travelling Rangers FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 61' Time for substitution for Rangers FC. Gareth McAuley is replaced by Joe Worrall.
- 65' A change in the Hibernian FC ranks — Oliver Shaw exits the field as Martin Boyle enters on 65.
- 70' 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.
- 75' Emerson Hyndman has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 80' That is a Yellow card for Hibernian FC. Ryan Porteous will be fuming at that decision.
- 84' Eros Grezda makes way for Glenn Middleton at the 84 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rangers FC.
- 89' Daryl Horgan has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 12 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Connor Goldson. He receives a Yellow card.
- It finishes all square. Hibernian FC and Rangers FC share the spoils 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 |
| Jermain Defoe | 6 |
| Martin Boyle | 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
0.69
Hibernian FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.04
Rangers FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 74% + Rangers FC or Draw 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.73
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 1.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 2.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 3.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
| ± 4.5 | 4% |
|
96% |
Double Chance
Hibernian FC or Draw
63%
Draw or Rangers FC
71%
Hibernian FC or Rangers FC
67%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
16.9%
1 – 1
13.7%
1 – 0
10.7%
0 – 2
9.1%
1 – 2
6.6%
2 – 1
4.3%
2 – 0
3.9%
0 – 3
3.1%
2 – 2
2.4%
1 – 3
2.4%
3 – 1
1%
Asian Handicap — Hibernian FC
| Handicap | Hibernian FC covers | Push | Rangers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 5% | 94% |
| -1.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -1 | 6% | 16% | 78% |
| -0.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 25% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 12% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✗
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
50%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.