Hibernian FC vs Rangers FC, Premier League 2020-21 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 David McGeachie
- Referee Frank Connor
- Referee Euan Anderson
- Referee Don Robertson
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep | Rangers FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 12 Sep | St. Mirren FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 30 Aug | Aberdeen FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Aug | St. Johnstone FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Aug | Motherwell FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 11 Aug | Dundee United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep | Hibernian FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 17 Sep | Lincoln Red Imps FC | A | 5–0 | W |
| 12 Sep | Dundee United FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 29 Aug | Hamilton Academical FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 22 Aug | Kilmarnock FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 16 Aug | Livingston FC | A | 0–0 | D |
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' Three points are at stake. Hibernian FC host Rangers FC — let the battle begin!
- 5' The home supporters are growing impatient. Hibernian FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 10' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 15' Hibernian FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 20' Hibernian FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Rangers FC backline.
- 22' Goal! Drey Wright scores his 13 goal in 251 matches.
- 27' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 32' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Hibernian FC and Rangers FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 35' It’s a booking for Hibernian FC player. Ryan Porteous gets a Yellow card.
- 37' A moment of madness from Paul Hanlon on 37 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Hibernian FC will be frustrated.
- 42' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Hibernian FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 46' A goal from the Colombia international Alfredo Morelos! He fires home on 45 to make it 1-1!
- 51' It looks surprising Hibernian FC does not make any changes. Christian Doidge has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 56' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 57' Against the run of play, Scott Arfield has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 60' The referee calls foul for Paul McGinn. He receives a Yellow card.
- 63' Time for substitution for Hibernian FC. Josh Doig is replaced by Lewis Stevenson.
- 68' Both keepers have barely been tested. Hibernian FC and Rangers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 71' Magnificent from Christian Doidge! That is 31 goals in 318 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 75' Jermain Defoe is replacing Ianis Hagi for the Rangers FC side.
- 80' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Martin Boyle on 80 minutes.
- 85' Rangers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Cedric Itten is hanging Glen Kamara on the field on 85 minute.
- 90' Hibernian FC make a change. Drey Wright trudges off to be replaced by Melker Hallberg on 90 minutes.
- 90' Rangers FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Hibernian FC 2-2 Rangers FC.
Lineups
Hibernian FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 11
- 10
- 13
-
8
Drey Wright ↓ Melker Hallberg 90'
- 6
- 4
- 1
- 5
-
25
Josh Doig ↓ Lewis Stevenson 63'
- 15
Bench
- 33
- 22
- 14
-
16
Lewis Stevenson ↑ 63'
- 2
- 24
- 19
-
20
Melker Hallberg ↑ 90'
- 29
Coach
Jack Ross
Rangers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 33
- 5
-
7
Ianis Hagi ↓ Jermain Defoe 75'
- 31
- 20
-
18
Glen Kamara ↓ Cedric Itten 85'
- 14
- 37
- 6
- 2
Bench
-
9
Jermain Defoe ↑ 75'
- 26
- 36
- 4
- 22
- 1
-
11
Cedric Itten ↑ 85'
- 16
- 3
Coach
Steven Gerrard
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Alfredo Morelos | 9 |
| Jermain Defoe | 6 |
| Martin Boyle | 6 |
| James Tavernier | 5 |
| Cyriel Dessers | 4 |
| Antonio-Mirko Colak | 3 |
| Hamza Igamane | 3 |
| Kevin Nisbet | 3 |
Head to Head
Hibernian FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.02
Hibernian FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.95
Rangers FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.97
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Hibernian FC or Draw
49%
Draw or Rangers FC
77%
Hibernian FC or Rangers FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.1%
0 – 2
9.6%
1 – 2
9.6%
0 – 1
9.4%
0 – 0
6.9%
1 – 3
6.2%
0 – 3
6.1%
2 – 1
5%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
4.5%
2 – 3
3.2%
1 – 4
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Hibernian FC
| Handicap | Hibernian FC covers | Push | Rangers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 5% | 93% |
| -1.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -1 | 7% | 12% | 82% |
| -0.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| +0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +1 | 42% | 23% | 35% |
| +1.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +2 | 65% | 18% | 17% |
| +2.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
Clean Sheet
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

