Preview: Rangers vs Hibernian – predictions, team news, line-ups

Rangersthird in the ranking, should welcome the ninth Hibernian at Ibrox Stadium for matchday six of the 2024-25 Scottish Premiership season.

The hosts have won three, drawn one and lost one of their opening five league matches, while the visitors have just five points with one win and two draws from their five outings.

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After getting off to a slow start to the 2024-25 campaign, the Rangers have seemingly started to pick up the pace in their last few outings.

Philippe ClementThe kyiv side have managed just three wins from their opening seven matches in all competitions, suffering two defeats and two draws, including a frustrating 3-1 aggregate defeat to Dynamo Kyiv in the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round. champions.

These early results have seen pressure increase regarding Clement’s position at the club, but recent performances and improved results have seen the Belgian regain some favor at Rangers.

In their last three matches, Rangers have made it three wins in a row, including a dominant 2-0 win over Malmö in the Europa League opener, putting them in much better form ahead of Sunday’s clash with Hibernian.

With Rangers already five points behind the top two, Clement will need his side to extend their winning streak if they are to keep their title hopes alive this season.

The hosts will certainly be favorites for a resounding victory as they face a Hibernian side who have faced challenges so far this season, winning just four of their opening 10 matches in all competitions, with two draws and four defeats.

The visitors finally secured their first Scottish Premiership victory in their last outing, beating St Johnstone 2-0 at home, and David Gray I hope his team can build on this result in their next matches.

Hibernian hold a slight advantage over their hosts heading into Sunday’s game, having enjoyed two weeks’ rest since their last match, while the hosts have played three times in that period.

However, Hibs have struggled against Rangers in recent encounters, failing to secure victory in their last 10 meetings since recording a 3-1 win in November 2021.

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The hosts will be without up to five players for this match, with Danilo, Oscar Cortes, Rabbi Matondo, Ridvan Yilmaz And Jefte all likely to miss due to injury.

After securing a brilliant 2-0 victory over Malmö in the 2024-25 Europa League opener last time out, Clement could opt to name the same starting team here.

Cyriel Dessers has been in fine form so far this season, scoring seven goals in 10 appearances in all competitions, and the striker is expected to lead the line against Hibs.

For visitors, Kieron Bowie should be unavailable, while Martin Boyle was sidelined after undergoing hand and wrist surgery due to an injury that has troubled him this season.

They will be reinforced by the expected return of the captain Joe Newellwho is on his way back from a groin injury that kept him from the team’s first league win of the season.

Possible Rangers starting lineup:
Butland; Tavernier, Souttar, Propper, Kasanwirjo; Diomandé, Barron; Cerny, Lawrence, Bajrami; Desserts

Possible Hibernian starting XI:
Bursik; C Cadden, Ekpiteta, O’Hora, Obita; Kwon, Triantis; Youan, Molotnikov, N Cadden; Kukharevych

We say: Rangers 3-1 Hibernian

Both teams have had slow starts to the 2024-25 season, but Rangers have produced plenty of improved performances in recent outings, and we expect that to continue with another win here.

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