December 1st features a match where Hibernian will host Rangers in a clash of these two closely matched Premiership teams. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy and cold day, and temperatures reaching a maximum of only 4 degrees, so hopefuly the match makes up for the weather. In their last match, 6th placed Hibernian, recorded a 2-1 win against St. Johnstone. Ryan Porteous struck first for St. Johnstone on an own goal in the 40th minute, then in the 83rd minute, Jamie Murphy sent in a beautiful pass which was converted by Kevin Nisbet Finally they completed the comback in the 86th minute on a goal by Jamie Murphy to cap off a wild match. Hibernian is looking for direction having 3 win and 5 losses in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, Rangers recorded a 2-0 shutout win against Sparta Praha. Alfredo Morelos struck first for Rangers in the 15th minute, then Alfredo Morelos added another in the 49th minute In the end, Sparta Praha couldn’t muster any offence and Rangers ran away with the shutout win. Rangers should be reasonably happy with their recent performance, earning 21 points in their last 10 matches.
On Oct 3rd, Rangers hosted Hibernian in their last match together. Rangers won by a score of 2 to 1. Kevin Nisbet struck first for Hibernian in the 8th minute, then Kemar Roofe tied it up for Rangers in the 60th minute Finally they completed the comback in the 78th minute on a goal by Alfredo Morelos to cap off a wild match.
Both Fashion Sakala and Alfredo Morelos have been the hottest scorers for Rangers in the last 5 each having scored 3 goals each. Hibernian is having problems scoring lately. Their top scorers, Martin Boyle and Jamie Murphy each only have 1 goal in their last 5.