Rangers FC vs Hibernian FC, Premier League 2018-19 CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND
Overview
Match Preview
Rangers FC vs Hibernian FC — Premier League .
- Rangers FC 33 games · 69 pts (2026/27)
- Hibernian FC 33 games · 51 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Sean Carr
- Referee Bobby Madden
- Referee Graeme Leslie
- Referee Alan Newlands
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | #5 |
| 69 | Points | 51 |
| 33 | Played | 33 |
| 19 / 12 / 2 | W / D / L | 13 / 12 / 8 |
| 66 | Scored | 51 |
| 31 | Conceded | 37 |
| +35 | GD | +14 |
| 2.09 | PPG | 1.55 |
| 58% | Win % | 39% |
Key Stats
54%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (28 games)
H2H (28 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Rangers FC are 2nd (69 pts). Hibernian FC are 5th (51 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at as Rangers FC face off against Hibernian FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 10' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 15' Allan McGregor has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 12 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 20' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 20 minutes.
- 25' It looks like no one’s ball. Hibernian FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 30' Both keepers have barely been tested. Rangers FC and Hibernian FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 35' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 40' Stephen Mallan is having his name booked by the referee on 40.
- 41' The England Jermain Defoe breaks the deadlock on 41 minutes. 1-0!
- 46' Rangers FC make a change. Ryan Kent trudges off to be replaced by Candeias on 46 minutes.
- 51' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Rangers FC and Hibernian FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 56' Rangers FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 61' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 62' It is a substitution in Hibernian FC team. Ryan Gauld is replaced by Florian Kamberi on 62 minute.
- 67' Hibernian FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 71' The referee shows Hibernian FC player a Yellow card on 71.
- 74' The whistle greets Jermain Defoe as he departs to be replaced by Alfredo Morelos.
- 79' A tactical swap from Hibernian FC — Fraser Murray on, Mark Milligan off on 79 minutes.
- 80' Ross McCrorie is ready to make an impact after coming on for Glen Kamara at the 80 minute mark.
- 85' The home supporters are growing impatient. Rangers FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 89' Allan McGregor was booked on 89.
- 1-0 the final result. Hibernian FC will be bitterly disappointed.
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 |
| 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
Rangers FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.54
Rangers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.78
Hibernian FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 59% + Under — clean sheet likely 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rangers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.32
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Rangers FC or Draw
82%
Draw or Hibernian FC
45%
Rangers FC or Hibernian FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Rangers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
12.6%
0 – 0
11.9%
2 – 0
11.3%
2 – 1
8.8%
0 – 1
6.5%
3 – 0
5.7%
3 – 1
4.6%
1 – 2
4.4%
2 – 2
3.5%
0 – 2
2.8%
4 – 0
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Rangers FC
| Handicap | Rangers FC covers | Push | Hibernian FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 17% | 71% |
| -1.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| -1 | 29% | 25% | 46% |
| -0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +0.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +1 | 83% | 12% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
46%
✗
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.