Rangers vs Hibs returns for the 24/25 season as Philippe Clement’s side welcome the Edinburgh outfit to Ibrox this afternoon.
The Gers enter the game in buoyant mood after an impressive midweek win over Malmo in the Europa League, however, head coach Clement will remain mindful that his players’ fitness will require stringent management during a tough schedule of domestic and European football. The Belgian could make changes despite Thursday’s impressive 2-0 win, and is able to welcome back Jefte to the squad after his midweek suspension.
As for Hibs, their two-week break from domestic football has allowed new summer recruit Junior Hoilett extra time to prepare for the game, though Martin Boyle and Joe Newell are both major injury doubts for the visitors. Elsewhere, Josh Campbell and Lewis Miller are pushing for starts after coming off the bench in the 2-0 win over St Johnstone a fortnight ago. But will David Gray want to stick with a winning team?
Here’s how we predict Rangers’ and Hibs’ to line-up ahead of the game at Ibrox.
5. CB: Robin Propper (Rangers)
The Dutch defender is really beginning to settle into his role at Rangers and form a strong partnership with John Souttar. | TT NEWS AGENCY/AFP via Getty Ima
6. CB: Marvin Ekpiteta (Hibs)
After a shaky start to life in Edinburgh, the summer signing formed part of the defence that helped Hibs keep their first Scottish Premiership clean sheet of the season in the 2-0 win over St. Johnstone. | SNS Group
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7. CB: John Souttar (Rangers)
The Scottish centre-back was excellent against Malmo and is beginning to build a strong partnership with Robin Propper at the back. | SNS Group
8. CB: Warren O'Hora (Hibs)
Alongside Ekpiteta will be his regular defensive partner, O'Hora. | SNS Group