Prediction for match Rangers — Hibernian

Odds and Match Outcome Probabilities

In the Scottish Premiership on December 15, Rangers will face Hibernian. The odds for a Rangers win are 1.86, a draw is at 3.58, and a Hibernian victory is priced at 3.98. The probability percentages are distributed as follows: Rangers - 50.33%, draw - 26.15%, Hibernian - 23.52%. Given these figures, Rangers are the favorites, but Hibernian shouldn't be underestimated. The match promises to be intriguing in terms of the balance of power and potential outcomes.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last three matches, Rangers lost to Ferencváros 1-2 on December 11, defeated Kilmarnock 3-0 on December 6, and drew 2-2 with Dundee United on December 3. Hibernian beat Falkirk 3-0 on December 6, lost to Celtic 1-2 on November 30, and were defeated by Motherwell 0-2 on November 25. In their last five matches, Rangers have an average possession of 56.2%, receive 2 yellow cards on average, commit 12.2 fouls, and record 0.4 offsides per game. Hibernian's averages over five matches are: 44.4% possession, 1.6 yellow cards, 12 fouls, and 1.6 offsides. In their last head-to-head on October 29, Hibernian lost to Rangers 0-1.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In the last five matches, both teams have had three games with over 2.5 goals and two with under. Rangers have an average of 2.4 goals per match, while Hibernian have a slightly higher average of 2.6. Rangers score an average of 1.4 goals and concede 1, while Hibernian score 1.8 and concede 0.8. By halves, Rangers have had the total over 1.5 twice in the first half and twice in the second, while Hibernian have three overs in the first half and one in the second. Rangers most frequently score between the 31st-45th and 61st-75th minutes (40% each), while Hibernian score most often between the 16th-30th minutes (38%). In terms of goals conceded, Rangers concede most often between the 16th-30th and 76th-90th minutes (29% each), while 60% of Hibernian's goals conceded occur between the 16th-30th minute. Considering both teams regularly score and have a balance of games with over 2.5 goals, betting on over 2.5 goals at odds of 1.82 seems justified.

Corners: Numbers and Possible Bets

Rangers average 5.6 corners over a five-match span, while Hibernian average 6. In the last five matches, both teams have had three games with over 9.5 corners and two with under. For the 9.5 line, the odds are: over 9.5 corners at 1.53, under 9.5 at 2.25. Rangers are favored in corner outcomes with odds of 1.42. Given the averages and frequency of overs, it makes sense to consider betting on over 9.5 corners, as well as noting Rangers' advantage in corners taken.