'No matter the personnel, Hibs look flaky when defending': Journalists' predictions for Rangers v Hibs

Our online team try to correctly predict the result from tonight's match at Ibrox

Craig Fowler: It seems like the perfect time to be playing Rangers as the Ibrox side have failed to find victory in two of their last three games and have only scored three goals across that stretch. However, Hibs' problems at the back have been well documented and they don't look suitable at present to go through to Glasgow and play in a manner set up to frustrate in the same way Aberdeen did this past weekend. After two thumpings at the hands of the Light Blues this season, I expect Hibs to give a better account of themselves, but doubt they'll be leaving with a result. Prediction: Rangers win and both teams to score

Mark Atkinson: Hibs' defensive frailties continue to undermine them and against some of the Premiership's best forwards in Alfredo Morelos and Ryan Kent, I just can't see them stemming the flow of Rangers attacks, especially at Ibrox. The home side's recent form has been underwhelming by title-winning standards, but they've taken nine goals off Hibs in two matches. This will not be an evisceration, but Rangers deserve to be heavy favourites. Prediction: Rangers 3-1 Hibs.

Joel Sked: Both sides come into the match following disappointing results at the weekend. Hibs showed their character to come from behind at home to St Mirren and get a point, whereas Rangers have somewhat struggled to get any sort of momentum after the winter break. A lot of noise has surrounded the team in the last couple of weeks and Steven Gerrard will be hoping for a big reaction from his players which will likely mean Hibs' defence will have to be on the ball. The last time the team travelled to Ibrox they were turned over 6-1. It is imperative Hibs start strongly and competitively and try and frustrate the home crowd. Predcition: Narrow home win.

Stevie Mallan battles James Tavernier for possession. Picture: SNS

Neil McGlade: Although Kamberi won't feature for Rangers at Ibrox this evening, if any of his now former Hibs team-mates needed any motivation, then the striker's derisory comments over the weekend provide all the ammunition they need. That said, Jack Ross' men have much more pressing matters in trying to contain Morelos, who, like the vast majority of Gerrard's side, have fallen off the bandwagon since the winter break. If Hibs are to take anything with them back to the Capital then they can ill afford to gift goals like they did against St Mirren. Unfortunately, I just can't see anything other than a home win here. Prediction: Rangers win.

Patrick McPartlin: This season has so far shown that, no matter which personnel are tasked with manning the Hibs rearguard, the Easter Road side look flaky when defending. St Mirren demonstrated at the weekend that a quick start can be beneficial while most of the clubs in the league have had some joy with late equalisers and winners against the Capital club. Rangers appear to have hit their post-winter break sticky patch but still shouldn't be underestimated at Ibrox. Ross has some decisions to make regarding starting roles but I'd expect Paul McGinn to get the nod at right-back while Steven Whittaker could be recalled in the holding role. If Hibs can avoid a nightmare start and frustrate Rangers, it's not unthinkable that they could squeeze a point out of this encounter. Prediction: Draw

Anthony Brown: In their current form, Hibs are perfectly capable of scoring a couple of goals, but they are equally capable of conceding more than a couple. Even allowing for Rangers’ recent form dip, it is hard to envisage this being a low-scoring affair. Prediction: Rangers 3 Hibs 1