Thursday , 2 July 2026

Hibernian FC vs Rangers FC, Premier League 2026 CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND

Premier League · 2026
Hibernian FC
2 – 2
Full Time
Rangers FC
Sat 17 May 2025 · 11:30 UTC Easter Road Stadium 18,793 HT 45' · FT 45'
2–2 2' Cyriel Dessers
Kieron Bowie 16' 2–2
2–2 50' Nicolas Raskin
Martin Boyle 66' 2–2
Kieron Bowie 30' Y
Y 31' Mohammed Diomande
Nathan Moriah-Welsh 60' Y
Y 60' Neraysho Kasanwirjo
Martin Boyle 68' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Hibernian FC vs Rangers FC — Premier League at Easter Road Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Nick Walsh
  • Assistant 1 Daniel McFarlane
  • Assistant 2 Calum Spence
7 games this season 🟨 0.0/game ⚽ 3.1 goals/game

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

2
8
18
Hibernian FC 28 games · Avg 2.8 goals Rangers FC
Last 5 meetings
2025-05-17 Hibernian FC 2–2 Rangers FC 2025-04-05 Rangers FC 0–2 Hibernian FC 2025-01-05 Hibernian FC 3–3 Rangers FC 2024-09-29 Rangers FC 1–0 Hibernian FC 2024-03-30 Rangers FC 3–1 Hibernian FC

Recent Form

Hibernian FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 May Rangers FC H 2–2 D
14 May St. Mirren FC A 2–2 D
10 May Celtic FC A 1–3 L
03 May Dundee United FC H 3–1 W
26 Apr Aberdeen FC A 0–1 L
13 Apr Dundee FC H 4–0 W
Rangers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 May Hibernian FC A 2–2 D
14 May Dundee United FC H 3–1 W
11 May Aberdeen FC H 4–0 W
04 May Celtic FC H 1–1 D
26 Apr St. Mirren FC A 2–2 D
17 Apr Athletic Club A 0–2 L

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)
57% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Hibernian FC are 5th (51 pts). Rangers FC are 2nd (69 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' In just a few seconds Easter Road Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Hibernian FC and Rangers FC.
  • 2' A goal from the Nigeria international Cyriel Dessers! He fires home on 2 to make it 0-1!
  • 7' 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 James Tavernier suffering a number of foals already.
  • 10' Time for substitution for Rangers FC. Leon Balogun is replaced by Robin Propper.
  • 15' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 16' Kieron Bowie is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 21' Hibernian FC is showing some good football. However, Hibernian FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 26' It is a cagey affair so far. Hibernian FC in their 3-4-3 trying to find a way past Rangers FC's compact 4-3-3.
  • 30' Poor challenge from Kieron Bowie. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 31' A meaty challenge results in booking for Mohammed Diomande on 31.
  • 36' Ireland international Warren O'Hora has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 41' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. David Gray will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 46' The energy levels are beginning to show. Barry Ferguson might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 50' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Nicolas Raskin makes it 1-2.
  • 54' Rangers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Tom Lawrence is hanging Mohammed Diomande on the field on 54 minute.
  • 57' Josh Campbell gets the nod from Hibernian FC. He replaces Kieron Bowie and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 60' It’s gonna be a card for Nathan Moriah-Welsh.
  • 65' 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.
  • 66' Martin Boyle is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the forward.
  • 68' It’s a booking for Hibernian FC player. Martin Boyle gets a card.
  • 73' The 23-year-old Connor Barron has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 78' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 79' Dylan Levitt is replacing Nectarios Triantis for the Hibernian FC side.
  • 81' Another substitution for Rangers FC to replace Vaclav Cerny by Oscar Cortes on 81 minute.
  • 86' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 90' A change in the Hibernian FC ranks — Jack Iredale exits the field as Jordan Obita enters on 90.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-2.

Lineups

Hibernian FC Lineups

3-4-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach David Gray

Rangers FC Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Barry Ferguson

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2025-05-17 Hibernian FC 2–2 Rangers FC 2025-04-05 Rangers FC 0–2 Hibernian FC 2025-01-05 Hibernian FC 3–3 Rangers FC 2024-09-29 Rangers FC 1–0 Hibernian FC 2024-03-30 Rangers FC 3–1 Hibernian FC

Hibernian FC Form

2025-05-17 Hibernian FC 2–2 Rangers FC D 2025-05-14 St. Mirren FC 2–2 Hibernian FC D 2025-05-10 Celtic FC 3–1 Hibernian FC L 2025-05-03 Hibernian FC 3–1 Dundee United FC W 2025-04-26 Aberdeen FC 1–0 Hibernian FC L 2025-04-13 Hibernian FC 4–0 Dundee FC W

Rangers FC Form

2025-05-17 Hibernian FC 2–2 Rangers FC D 2025-05-14 Rangers FC 3–1 Dundee United FC W 2025-05-11 Rangers FC 4–0 Aberdeen FC W 2025-05-04 Rangers FC 1–1 Celtic FC D 2025-04-26 St. Mirren FC 2–2 Rangers FC D 2025-04-17 Athletic Club 2–0 Rangers FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.69 Hibernian FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.59 Rangers FC xG
I would bet for: Hibernian FC or Rangers FC 74% + Both teams to score 65%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Hibernian FC41% Draw26% Rangers FC33%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes65% 0% No35%
Avg goals/match: 3.28
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 84%
16%
± 2.5 63%
37%
± 3.5 41%
59%
± 4.5 24%
76%

Double Chance

Hibernian FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Rangers FC
59%
Hibernian FC or Rangers FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Hibernian FC30% Draw42% Rangers FC28%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11%
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
7.7%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
5.6%
2 – 0
5.4%
0 – 0
5.3%
0 – 1
5.3%
0 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
4.6%
1 – 3
4.1%
3 – 2
3.7%

Asian Handicap — Hibernian FC

Handicap Hibernian FC covers Push Rangers FC covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 12% 79%
-1.5 21% — 79%
-1 21% 19% 61%
-0.5 39% — 61%
+0.5 65% — 35%
+1 65% 17% 18%
+1.5 82% — 18%
+2 82% 11% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
21% ✓
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
19% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.