Hibs take on Motherwell this Sunday in their Premiership opener at Easter Road.
David Gray’s side begin this campaign with the fixture that ended their last term, although they will hope for a better result, having lost 1-0 last time out. Both sides have Conference League qualifiers to juggle and a look towards maintaining squad fitness will need kept in mind by both Hibs boss Gray and Fir Park counterpart Alfred Johansson.
A 4-1 win was had over Kosovan side Malisheva in Europe midweek but we’re predicting three changes from that and a trio of summer signings in the team. Here’s our predicted Hibs XI vs Motherwell.
5. LCB - Jordan Obita
There aren't loads of options here so Obita seems a likely choice. | SNS Group
6. LWB - Adam Mayor
New wing-back continues in this role amid Nicky Cadden's injury. | Alan Rennie
8. CM - Azeem Abdulai
New signing replaces Miguel Chaiwa in a bid for fresh legs. | SNS Group