Rangers vs Hibernian Prediction: Huge one for the Gers

Rangers will be looking to bolster their stability as they host Hibernian at Ibrox in their upcoming Premiership fixture on Saturday. Currently occupying the second position in the league standings, Rangers are keen to secure positive results in the remaining three rounds before the final stretch of the season commences. Meanwhile, Hibernian sits in sixth place, setting the stage for what promises to be an intriguing encounter.

Despite expressing frustration over the late postponement of their game against Dundee before the international break, Rangers may have benefited from the extended rest period. Philippe Clement, the manager, likely welcomed the opportunity for his team to recuperate after a challenging first half of March. The Glasgow giants faced occasional under-performance, notably suffering a 2-1 defeat at home to Motherwell. Although their 3-2 loss to Benfica in the Europa League last 16 was respectable, Rangers twice held the lead on aggregate and ultimately fell short with a 1-0 defeat at Ibrox.

While Clement and his players may have sought redemption for their European setback against Dundee, some members of the squad will have enjoyed a 16-day hiatus from competitive action by the time they step onto the pitch on Saturday. With Rangers trailing leaders Celtic by just one point and possessing a game in hand, Clement understands that nothing less than a victory will suffice ahead of the forthcoming Old Firm derby next weekend.

Hibernian's recent history against Rangers has been plagued by defeats, having lost in each of their last six encounters. This season alone, they suffered three losses against Rangers, conceding a total of nine goals. The upcoming match against Rangers holds significant importance for Hibernian, who currently sit in sixth place with 38 points, just two points ahead of seventh-placed Dundee. Avoiding defeat in this fixture is crucial for Hibernian to avoid slipping into the relegation zone.

The prospect of revenge adds further motivation for Hibernian, particularly as their only defeat in their last eight matches was against Rangers. Prior to the international break, Hibernian secured a crucial 3-0 victory against Livingston, showcasing their improving attacking prowess by scoring at least twice in three of their last four games. However, heading into this fixture on the back of a winless run of five straight league matches is less than ideal. Hibernian have managed to draw each of their last four away league games and have only secured two wins in their last 12 away league fixtures.

Rangers will aim to continue their dominance over Hibernian in this upcoming fixture. While Rangers have faced defensive challenges leading up to the game, their scoring form has been impressive. On the other hand, Hibernian's aspirations to maintain their position in the top half of the table partly hinge on this match. To improve their record against Rangers, they will need to capitalize on their scoring momentum. However, Hibernian has also struggled defensively.

Following a demanding schedule, Rangers may have benefited from the rest period before this game and will likely aim to return to top form. Considering the statistics, both teams are expected to find the net in this fixture.