Our prediction for this Scottish Premiership match:
Hibernian
Match Time & Date:
05/01/2025
13:00
Prediction: 2-2
Rangers
All eyes will be on Easter Road when Hibernian and Rangers go head to head in the Premiership derby. The Hibs failed to extend their winning run to five games, with the team sharing the spoils with St Johnstone in their first game of 2025 and, no doubt, they are high on confidence ahead of Sunday’s clash. Experienced attacker Dwight Gale is pushing for a rare start after scoring as a substitute against the Saints, while defender Nectarios Triantis serves a one-game ban.
The Gers, on the other hand, did well to crush Celtic 3-0 in the Old Firm derby to revive their title hopes, but beating Hibernian at Easter Road is easier said than done. As Rangers have been struggling on the travels this season (3-2-4), we believe that there is a big value in betting on draw. Midfielder Nicolas Raskin misses out through suspension, while all Butland, Tavernier, and Kasanwirjo remain on the sidelines with injuries.
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.
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