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.
17. RW: Vaclav Cerny (Rangers)
His glaring miss against Malmo should not overshadow another solid performance from the Czech winger on Thursday night. Cerny will begin on the right-hand side of a front three. | TT NEWS AGENCY/AFP via Getty Ima
18. RW: Elie Youan (Hibs)
The flying French winger is back in the Hibs starting XI after a summer of speculation. | SNS Group
19. LW: Nedim Bajrami (Rangers)
A goal and assist in his first two games secures his place in the starting XI on Sunday. | TT NEWS AGENCY/AFP via Getty Ima
20. LW: Junior Hoilett (Hibs)
The summer signing is set for his first Hibs start on Sunday. | SNS Group