Hibs predicted XI for Rangers clash - PLUS Tactics Zone video as we look at keys to Ibrox victory chances

So it looks as if Jordan Obita will definitely be available. Miguel Chaiwa too, with a bit of luck. But, by the time Hibs kick off against Rangers at Ibrox on Monday night, Rocky Bushiri will be already with - or on his way to join - the Democratic Republic of Congo squad preparing for the Africa Cup of Nations tournament starting on December 21.

Two out of three ain’t bad? It would certainly give Hibs boss David Gray - who officially lists Nicky Cadden as a ‘doubt’ for the live TV game - a couple of much-needed options as the visitors look to claim a win in Govan for the second straight season.

The good news is that, even with Bushiri missing, Hibs aren’t exactly short of experience at centre-half, with Grant Hanley a more-than-capable deputy, Gray saying: “I think that's definitely a factor when you look at the squad. Obviously Grant was in the team, got suspended and then came out.

“Rocky moved into the middle, Warren O’hora came back in, and they've done really well since then. So I think it is about getting the opportunity. I say it all the time — we've got real competition for places, which means when you are playing, you need to play at a level.”

With record signing Thibault Klidje back in full training, Gray has the opportunity to mix things up, while Joe Newell gaining match sharpness with every outing is definitely a bonus. Here’s how we think Hibs will line up, international obligations allowing, for a game offering the Easter Road side the chance to go above their hosts with a victory: