'I wouldn't be too surprised by an away win here': Journalists' predictions for Hibs v Ross County

Our online team try to predict the rest as Hibs welcome Ross County to Easter Road in the Ladbrokes Premiership

Patrick McPartlin: Pre-January, this would have been a tough match for Hibs - indeed, they've drawn one and lost one against the Staggies this term - but I suspect the Easter Road side's January signings could have an impact on this game. Greg Docherty and Stephane Omeonga will beef up the midfield and Marc McNulty's hat-trick against BSC Glasgow, while scored against a team four tiers below, will have been a shot in the arm for the on-loan striker who will be looking to pick up where he left off on Wednesday night. Oli Shaw returning to haunt his former club isn't beyond the realms of possibility but while County undoubtedly have the personnel to breach Hibs' defence - whoever Jack Ross selects there - I think Hibs will just edge it. Prediction: Hibs win

Mark Atkinson: The Staggies have caused Hibs problems this season and with the hosts showing little sign of shoring up their defence, I can see the visitors scoring here. The big question is whether Hibs have enough in them to outscore the Highlanders. Will Jack Ross keep faith with two strikers or revert back to one up front? McNulty will be buoyed by his treble in the cup. This will not be a straightforward evening for Hibs - but I think they'll squeak over the line. Hibs 2-1 Ross County

Craig Fowler: I wouldn't be too surprised by an away win here. Hibs have shown themselves to be vulnerable against any top flight opponent, such has been the softness in defence through most of this season. With Billy Mckay breaking a long goal drought in their last game and Lee Erwin adding a bit more quality to the attack they certainly have the players capable of taking advantage of any gifts Hibs may offer them. There's also a selection headache for Ross and how he'll use impressive January signings Greg Docherty and Marc McNulty in his system. It has the possibility of throwing the side out of sync. But, at the end of the day, Hibs are a better team and they're playing at Easter Road. Prediction: Home win

Daryl Horgan scores the last time the teams met each other at Easter Road. Picture: SNS

Joel Sked: Such is the nature of the league, predicting games not involving the Old Firm is bordering on a near impossible task. Just look at the form guide across the past six fixtures. Ross County have talented players and are a team that can score goals. Yet, defensively they are suspect and I expect Hibs to get a lot of joy. It will be interesting to see the balance in the home side's midfield but with McNulty off the mark, Christian Doidge due a goal having not scored in two games, plus Martin Boyle, they will simply have too much for the Staggies. Prediction: Hibs win

Anthony Brown: Hibs’ home games this season against any side outwith the Old Firm invariably end up with both teams scoring. Ross’s team seem just as likely to throw away a two-goal lead as they are to come back from one. While Hibs look the likelier winners, we can almost certainly count on at least a few goals in Leith. Prediction: Hibs 3 Ross County 2