Steven Gerrard made one change to the team which defeated St Johnstone 3-0 on Wednesday, with a 19-point advantage – possibly for just a few hours – the reward at stake for a win over Jack Ross' third-placed team.
Martin Boyle gave the home side a scare in the first minute, slipping in at the back post to slam Josh Doig’s cross into the stand from close range, on a quite unpleasant afternoon, weather-wise.
But things brightened up for Rangers before half-time when Ianis Hagi steered in the opener – and game-clinching winner – past Dillon Barnes.
Both sides had penalty claims throughout the game, Leon Balogun had two shots stopped at point blank range and Allan McGregor denied Markus Hallberg before Alfredo Morelos was clean through late on but Barnes denied the Colombian as Rangers saw out the 90 minutes for three points.
Here's how the Rangers players rated using our ratings scale below.
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9. Ianis Hagi - 8
Romanian is finding his form at a key time in the season and tidy finish capped an all-round brilliant performance from the attacking midfielder who dropped into space at will and kept Rangers ticking in attack. Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group
10. Ryan Kent - 5
Winger's effort and application was clear as ever, but lack of a cutting edge continues to frustrate. Photo: Rob Casey - SNS Group
11. Kemar Roofe - 7
Made the opening for Hagi's goal and movement provided plenty for Hibs' back three to deal with. Kept quiet but off the ball running allowed others space to play. Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group
12. Steven Gerrard - 8
Rangers manager got it right again. Didn't make many changes from midweek win and continuity paid off. With a 19-point gap at the top, no league losses and European football in February this was a major obstacle overcome. Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group