Hibernian vs Rangers Prediction

Right then, let's have a proper look at this Edinburgh showdown. Hibs are sitting pretty in 3rd with 14 points, while Rangers are lagging behind in 5th on 12 - just two points separating these two, so it's all to play for.

Hibs have been decent lately, haven't they? Two cracking wins on the bounce - 2-1 away at Aberdeen and then a proper 4-0 hammering of Livingston at home. But here's the thing: they've struggled against the big boys, losing 1-0 to Hearts and only managing a 0-0 with Celtic. At home though, they're scoring for fun - 2.25 goals per game on their own patch. The only problem? They're also letting plenty in at the other end.

Rangers, well, they're a bit of a mixed bag right now. Got a decent 3-1 win over Kilmarnock, but then got absolutely stuffed 3-0 by Brann in Europe. They're drawing far too many games for my liking - 2-2 with Dundee Utd, 1-1 with Falkirk. Away from home is where they really struggle, only managing to bang in one goal per game on average. Still, they did beat Hibs 2-0 in the League Cup not long ago.

Now, the head-to-head tells a story - Rangers have bossed this fixture over the years, winning 5 of the 8 meetings. Hibs haven't beaten Rangers at home in 4 attempts. But here's where it gets interesting: in the last 5 meetings, both teams have scored in 3 of them.

Looking at the stats, Hibs are scoring 60% BTTS in their recent games, Rangers 50%. Given Hibs score plenty at home and Rangers are leaky on the road, I'm expecting goals at both ends.

Key Points:

• Hibs scoring 2.25 goals per game at home

• Rangers only averaging 1.00 goal away from home

• Both teams conceding regularly

• 3 of last 5 H2H meetings saw both teams score

• Only 2 points between them in the league

The way I see it, this has got goals written all over it. Hibs will score at home - they always do. Rangers, despite their away struggles, should find the net against a Hibs defence that lets in 1.50 goals per game at home. Both Teams to Score looks like the smart money here.