Big occasion at Easter Road as Rangers travel to Edinburgh
The Premiership spotlight swings to Easter Road on 01/02/2026 as Hibernian welcome Rangers in round 24, and the tension is palpable. Hibernian sit fifth with a mixed run of results and a heavy, confidence-sapping 4-1 reverse to Falkirk in their most recent league outing. That defeat followed a couple of draws and wins that demonstrate this Hibs side can turn on the quality, but their inconsistency—nine wins, eight draws and six defeats from 23 matches—means they are vulnerable on a night when Rangers arrive with rhythm and ruthless edge.
Rangers, second in the table, come to Edinburgh with clear momentum despite a setback in midweek in the Europa League, where Porto edged them 3-1. Domestically the visitors have been impressive: 13 wins, just two defeats and ten clean sheets in the league show a side capable of controlling games. Their latest domestic form reads like a conveyor belt of victories, with big scorelines and defensive discipline. That balance—an attack averaging more than 15 shots per game and a defense that has conceded only 17 in total—makes them a serious threat away from home.
How the formlines and stats shape the narrative
Hibernian have scored 38 and conceded 28 across the campaign, indicating they can find the net but are not airtight at the back. Their home numbers suggest they will press and create chances, but the recent collapse at Falkirk is an unwelcome reminder that they can be picked apart. Rangers’ away record is a standout feature: more than a dozen wins on the board, a higher shots average and superior defensive returns. The head-to-head is fresh in the memory too—Rangers won 1-0 the last time these sides met in the Premiership—adding another psychological edge to the visitors.
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Betting suggestion Rangers arrive as the pragmatic pick on the 1X2 market. Their form, defensive stability and recent head-to-head edge make "Away win" the clearest value play at the quoted 2.22. Final tip: back Rangers to win (1X2 market) — odds 2.22.
