Rangers welcome Hibernian to Ibrox on Wednesday evening for a Scottish Premiership clash that carries plenty of weight, even if the title race has long since moved out of reach for the home side.
Danny Röhl's men entered the post-split fixtures with renewed optimism after back-to-back wins over Falkirk and Dundee United. But three straight defeats—a dramatic 3-2 loss to Motherwell, a 2-1 setback at Hearts, and a disappointing 3-1 Old Firm derby defeat to Celtic—have extinguished any lingering title hopes. Stuck in third place on 69 points, Rangers are now playing for pride and momentum ahead of next season.
Injury concerns continue to test Röhl's squad depth. Bailey Rice remains sidelined, while John Souttar is a doubt after missing the derby and will face a late fitness test. However, there's good news on the horizon: Ryan Naderi has recovered from a muscle issue and is back in contention, while Tuur Rommens is fit and available after featuring against Celtic.
Between the sticks, Jack Butland is expected to start, with Nasser Djiga and Valery Fernandez anchoring the centre-back pairing. The midfield engine room should feature Mads Chukwuani, Connor Barron, and Mohamed Diomandé, while Oliver Antman, Jaden Moore, and Youssef Chermiti are poised to lead the attacking line.
Here's the possible Rangers starting XI: Butland; Sterling, Djiga, Fernandez, Rommens; Barron, Chukwuani; Aasgaard, Miovski, Moore; Chermiti.
Kick-off is set for 8pm BST on Wednesday, 13th May. While the match won't be televised live in the UK, supporters can tune in via live audio commentary on Hibs TV with a subscription.
As Rangers look to end their slump and Hibernian aim to spoil the party, this midweek showdown at Ibrox promises plenty of drama. For fans gearing up for the occasion, make sure you're decked out in the latest Rangers gear—whether it's a classic jersey or a cozy scarf for the evening chill.
