Rangers FC vs Hibernian FC, Premier League 2018-19 CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND
Overview
Match Preview
Rangers FC vs Hibernian FC — Premier League .
- Rangers FC 7 games · 16 pts (2026/27)
- Hibernian FC 7 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Sean Carr
- Referee Bobby Madden
- Referee Graeme Leslie
- Referee Alan Newlands
4 games this season
🟨 4.8/game
⚽ 11.8 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 7 | 18 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 7 | 13 |
| 4 | Dundee FC | 7 | 10 |
| 5 | St. Mirren FC | 7 | 10 |
| 6 | St. Johnstone FC | 7 | 8 |
| 7 | Aberdeen FC | 7 | 8 |
| 8 | Motherwell FC | 7 | 8 |
| 9 | Dundee United FC | 7 | 8 |
| 10 | Hibernian FC | 7 | 7 |
| 11 | Falkirk FC | 7 | 6 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 7 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 May | Hibernian FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Apr | Aberdeen FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 20 Apr | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 07 Apr | Motherwell FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 03 Apr | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 31 Mar | Celtic FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 May | Rangers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 28 Apr | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Apr | Celtic FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 06 Apr | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Apr | Kilmarnock FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Mar | Livingston FC | A | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Rangers FC | Hibernian FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #10 |
| 16 | Points | 7 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 5 / 1 / 1 | W / D / L | 2 / 1 / 4 |
| 8 | Scored | 8 |
| 4 | Conceded | 11 |
| +4 | GD | -3 |
| 2.29 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 71% | Win % | 29% |
Key Stats
55%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (29 games)
H2H (29 games)
59%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
67%
Clean Sheets
Rangers FC this season
Rangers FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Hibernian FC this season
Hibernian FC this season
Rangers FC are 2nd (16 pts). Hibernian FC are 10th (7 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Rangers FC
0-15
2/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/–
76+
3/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Hibernian FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/2
31-45
–/4
46-60
2/–
61-75
2/1
76+
1/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Rangers FC
| Lawrence Shankland | 3 G | |
| Ryan Naderi | 2 G | 1 A |
| Miguel Chaiwa | 1 G | 1 A |
| Thelo Aasgaard | 1 G |
Hibernian FC
| Martin Boyle | 3 G |
| Callum Wright | 2 G |
| Josh Campbell | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Rangers FC is hosting Hibernian FC for another epic battle.
- 5' It is a cagey affair so far. Rangers FC in their trying to find a way past Hibernian FC's compact .
- 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Rangers FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 15' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Rangers FC and Hibernian FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 20' Hibernian FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 25' Rangers FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 30' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 30 minutes.
- 35' Hibernian FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 40' It’s a booking for Hibernian FC player. Stephen Mallan gets a Yellow card.
- 41' Magnificent from Jermain Defoe! That is 29 goals in 337 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 46' Rangers FC make a change. Ryan Kent trudges off to be replaced by Candeias on 46 minutes.
- 51' Ryan Jack, a Scotland , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 56' Rangers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 61' Rangers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 62' Another substitution for Hibernian FC to replace Ryan Gauld by Florian Kamberi on 62 minute.
- 67' A quiet spell here at . Hibernian FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 71' Hibernian FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 74' Alfredo Morelos gets the nod from Rangers FC. He replaces Jermain Defoe and will look to change the dynamic.
- 79' Another change for Hibernian FC made on 79 minute. Mark Milligan leaves to be changed by Fraser Murray.
- 80' Rangers FC make a change. Glen Kamara trudges off to be replaced by Ross McCrorie on 80 minutes.
- 85' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Connor Goldson made 406 appearances and scored 30 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 89' A moment of madness from Allan McGregor on 89 minutes earns him a Red card. Rangers FC will be frustrated.
- Full Time. Rangers FC beats Hibernian FC
Lineups
Rangers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Jermain Defoe ↓ Alfredo Morelos 74'
- 10
-
18
Glen Kamara ↓ Ross McCrorie 80'
- 15
- 14
- 37
- 6
- 1
- 19
- 8
- 2
Bench
- 31
-
20
Alfredo Morelos ↑ 74'
- 3
- 13
-
21
Candeias ↑ 46'
-
17
Ross McCrorie ↑ 80'
- 16
Coach
Steven Gerrard
Hibernian FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 40
-
5
Mark Milligan ↓ Fraser Murray 79'
- 14
-
7
Daryl Horgan ↓ Thomas Agyepong 62'
- 16
- 4
- 1
- 2
- 24
-
13
Ryan Gauld ↓ Florian Kamberi 62'
Bench
-
17
Thomas Agyepong ↑ 62'
- 31
-
22
Florian Kamberi ↑ 62'
- 6
-
33
Fraser Murray ↑ 79'
- 32
- 26
Coach
Paul Heckingbottom
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
Rangers FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.41
Rangers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.51
Hibernian FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 70% + Under — clean sheet likely 68%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rangers FC win
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 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 2.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 3.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
Rangers FC or Draw
86%
Draw or Hibernian FC
42%
Rangers FC or Hibernian FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Rangers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
16.8%
2 – 0
13.9%
1 – 1
11.2%
2 – 1
7.4%
3 – 0
6.4%
0 – 1
6.3%
3 – 1
3.6%
1 – 2
2.6%
4 – 0
2.3%
2 – 2
2%
0 – 2
1.7%
Asian Handicap — Rangers FC
| Handicap | Rangers FC covers | Push | Hibernian FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 18% | 70% |
| -1.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| -1 | 30% | 28% | 42% |
| -0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +0.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +1 | 88% | 9% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 2% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
60%
✓
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

