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 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- Rangers FC 2 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Stuart Stevenson
- Referee Steven McLean
- Referee Bobby Madden
- Referee Graham Chambers
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | St. Mirren FC | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Motherwell FC | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | Dundee FC | 2 | 3 |
| 6 | St. Johnstone FC | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | Hibernian FC | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | Aberdeen FC | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | Rangers FC | 2 | 1 |
| 10 | Falkirk FC | 2 | 1 |
| 11 | Dundee United FC | 2 | 1 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Mar | Rangers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Feb | St. Johnstone FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Feb | Dundee FC | A | 4–2 | W |
| 16 Feb | Hamilton Academical FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 06 Feb | Celtic FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Feb | Aberdeen FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Mar | Hibernian FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Feb | Dundee FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 24 Feb | Hamilton Academical FC | A | 5–0 | W |
| 16 Feb | St. Johnstone FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 06 Feb | Aberdeen FC | A | 4–2 | W |
| 02 Feb | St. Mirren FC | H | 4–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Hibernian FC | Rangers FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #9 |
| 3 | Points | 1 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 0 / 1 | W / D / L | 0 / 1 / 1 |
| 3 | Scored | 2 |
| 3 | Conceded | 3 |
| +0 | GD | -1 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 0.50 |
| 50% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
55%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (29 games)
H2H (29 games)
59%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Hibernian FC this season
Hibernian FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Rangers FC this season
Rangers FC this season
Hibernian FC are 7th (3 pts). Rangers FC are 9th (1 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Hibernian FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Rangers FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Easter Road Stadium. Hibernian FC are looking to make home advantage count against Rangers FC.
- 5' With 0 assists to his name this season, Mark Milligan is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Hibernian FC.
- 8' It’s a booking for Hibernian FC player. Darren McGregor gets a Yellow card.
- 13' It’s high time Paul Heckingbottom made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 18' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Hibernian FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 23' Rangers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 28' The energy levels are beginning to show. Steven Gerrard might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 33' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 38' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Ofir Marciano suffering a number of foals already.
- 43' A stunning finish from Candeias — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 48' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 49' Connor Goldson catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 49.
- 54' Stephane Omeonga has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 418 appearances.
- 55' The referee has no hesitation. David Gray is booked for Hibernian FC — Yellow card on 55.
- 60' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 60 minutes.
- 65' England international Joe Worrall has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 70' Rangers FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 75' Rangers FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 76' Magnificent from Florian Kamberi! That is 24 goals in 298 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 79' Rangers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jermain Defoe is hanging Scott Arfield on the field on 79 minute.
- 84' Hibernian FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 88' Poor challenge from Joe Worrall. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 90' A moment of madness from Florian Kamberi on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Hibernian FC will be frustrated.
- 90' It is a substitution in Hibernian FC team. Daryl Horgan is replaced by Marvyn Bartley on 90 minute.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Hibernian FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 40
- 5
- 14
-
7
Daryl Horgan ↓ Marvin Bartley 90'
- 22
- 16
- 4
- 1
- 2
- 24
Bench
- 20
-
6
Marvin Bartley ↑ 90'
- 33
- 43
- 49
- 32
- 41
Coach
Paul Heckingbottom
Rangers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 18
- 14
-
37
Scott Arfield ↓ Jermain Defoe 79'
- 6
- 3
- 1
- 8
- 21
- 2
- 16
Bench
-
9
Jermain Defoe ↑ 79'
- 10
- 15
- 23
- 19
- 13
- 17
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
2 / 4
1.4
Hibernian FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.27
Rangers FC xG
I would bet for:
Hibernian FC or Rangers FC 72%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.67
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Hibernian FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Rangers FC
60%
Hibernian FC or Rangers FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Rangers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
8.9%
1 – 0
8.7%
2 – 1
8.3%
0 – 1
7.7%
1 – 2
7.5%
2 – 0
6.6%
0 – 2
5.5%
2 – 2
5.3%
3 – 1
3.9%
1 – 3
3.2%
3 – 0
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Hibernian FC
| Handicap | Hibernian FC covers | Push | Rangers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 20% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 18% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

