Our prediction for this Scottish Premiership match:
Hibernian
Match Time & Date:
21/05/2023
13:00
Prediction: 1-2
Rangers
Rangers will be aiming to build on back-to-back wins over Aberdeen and Celtic when they take on Hibernian on Sunday. The Gers hammered the Hoops in the Old Firm derby and, no doubt, they are brimming with confidence ahead of the trip to Edinburgh. Even though all Borna Barisic, Malik Tillman, Antonio Colak, Tom Lawrence, Kemar Roofe, Filip Helander, and Nnamdi Ofoborh should miss out with injuries, we are tempted to put our money on the Gers.
Meanwhile, the Hibs are eyeing a spot in the Conference League berth. Hibernian are only one point behind top four in the Premiership standings, but given their difficulties at the back in meetings with Rangers, away win should be considered. You should know that Hibernian conceded 11 goals in total in the previous four encounters with Rangers. As for the home side, midfielder Kyle Magennis misses out with a muscle problem.
Highlighted Player (Tom Lawrence):
Tom Lawrence is a Welsh footballer who plays as a winger for Championship side Derby County. Born in Wrexham (Wales) on January 13, 1994, Tom Lawrence played for Everton and Manchester United during his youth career.
The 180-cm-tall footballer, though, made no more than one appearances for the Red Devils in the Premier League as he was immediately sent on loan to Carlisle United. The Wales international played for the likes of Yeovil Town, Leicester City, Rotherham United, Blackburn Rovers, Cardiff City and Ipswich Town as well before signing a contract with Derby County. Tom Lawrence’s main position is left winger, but he is used as both second striker and right winger as well.
The Derby County man made his Wales debut in November 2015 in a 3-2 loss to Netherlands. The highlight of his career is the goal he scored against Georgia in the 2018 World Cup qualifiers. His preferred foot is right and he wears No. 10 jersey at Derby County.
Highlighted Team (Hibernian):
Founded in August 1875, Hibernian are the Scottish Premier League team that play home matches at Easter Road. The capacity of the venue is 20,421, and it was opened in 1893. The Hibs wear light green shirts with white sleeves and white shorts in home matches, while light grey is the dominant colour of their away kit.
Hibernian clinched their first Scottish league trophy back in the 1902/03 season, and they were the dominant force in Scottish football in the early 50s, securing three titles more from 1948 to 1952. The Easter Road outfit recorded their biggest win on September 3, 1881, with the team rolling over Black Watch Highlanders 22-1.
In February 1961, the Hibs suffered the biggest defeat in the club's history as they were beaten by Airdrie 11-1. Hibernian and Hearts face each other in the Edinburgh derby. The rivalry between the two clubs is considered one of the oldest rivalries in world football.
