Ross County will host Hibernian in an intriguing Premiership clash as both teams look to solidify their positions in the Scottish top flight. The Staggies, aiming to improve their home form, have shown flashes of promise but have struggled to find consistency. Manager Malky Mackay will be looking to capitalize on their home advantage to edge out a result against a Hibernian side eager to climb up the standings.
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Hibs, on the other hand, come into the match following a spirited performance in their last outing, showcasing a blend of attacking prowess and defensive resilience. With hopes of competing for a European spot, Hibernian will view this as a key opportunity to collect points. As these two sides meet at Global Energy Stadium, the stage is set for a competitive showdown that promises to be a tactical and physical battle.
Ross County vs Hibernian Important H2H Stats
As we preview the game at Global Energy Stadium, both Ross County and Hibernian enter this fixture with specific tactical considerations and strengths. In their last matchup on May 4, 2024, Ross County secured a narrow 2-1 victory over Hibernian at home, showing they can hold their own in this encounter. Currently, Ross County sits in 7th place in the domestic league standings, while Hibernian is looking to climb up.
Key Players to Watch: Ross County will focus on containing Martin Boyle, Hibernian’s top scorer this season with 2 goals. Meanwhile, Hibernian will need to pay close attention to Alex Samuel, who leads in assists for Ross County with 1 assist this season.
Disciplinary Records: Hibernian could seek to exploit the disciplinary tendencies of Ross County’s Connor Randall, who has accumulated 5 cards. On the other side, N. Triantis holds the worst disciplinary record for Hibernian with 4 cards, so card-based wagers could be a point of interest.
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Scoring Trends: Ross County tends to find the net most frequently in the final 15 minutes of matches, scoring 40% of their goals in the 75-90 minute range. Hibernian, on the other hand, is most vulnerable to conceding between the 60-75 minute mark, with 44.4% of their goals allowed occurring in that period.
Possession and Corners: Ross County averages 39% possession in matches, while Hibernian holds a slight edge with 45.78%. For corner stats, Ross County has averaged 2.80 corners per game, whereas Hibernian has averaged 5.67, highlighting a potential advantage for Hibernian in set-piece opportunities.
With both teams showcasing certain strengths and areas to exploit, this matchup promises to deliver a tightly contested battle, where possession and scoring in key moments could prove decisive.
Ross County Vs Hibernian Season Stats
| Performance Summary | Ross County | Hibernian |
|---|---|---|
| Total Wins | 2 | 1 |
| Home Wins | 2 | 1 |
| Away Wins | 0 | 0 |
| Total Draws | 4 | 3 |
| Home Draws | 2 | 2 |
| Away Draws | 2 | 1 |
| Total Lost | 4 | 5 |
| Home Losses | 2 | 2 |
| Away Losses | 2 | 3 |
| Total Goals For | 10 | 9 |
| Home Goals For | 9 | 6 |
| Away Goals For | 1 | 3 |
| Total Goals Against | 18 | 15 |
| Home Goals Against | 8 | 7 |
| Away Goals Against | 10 | 8 |
| Total Clean Sheet | 2 | 1 |
| Home Clean Sheet | 1 | 1 |
| Away Clean Sheet | 1 | 0 |
| Total Failed To Score | 4 | 3 |
| Home Failed To Score | 1 | 1 |
| Away Failed To Score | 3 | 2 |
| Total Av Goals Scored | 1 | 1 |
| Home Av Goals Scored | 1.5 | 1.2 |
| Away Av Goals Scored | 0.25 | 0.75 |
| Total Av Goals Conceded | 1.8 | 1.67 |
| Home Av Goals Conceded | 1.33 | 1.4 |
| Away Av Goals Conceded | 2.5 | 2 |
| Total 1st Goal Scored | 42m | 51m |
| Home 1st Goal Scored | 44m | 54m |
| Away 1st Goal Scored | 35m | 47m |
| Total 1st Goal Conceded | 53m | 43m |
| Home 1st Goal Conceded | 41m | 48m |
| Away 1st Goal Conceded | 59m | 39m |
| Goals Scoring Minutes | Ross County | Hibernian |
|---|---|---|
| 0-15 | 1 (10%) | 0 (0%) |
| 15-30 | 1 (10%) | 0 (0%) |
| 30-45 | 3 (30%) | 3 (33.3%) |
| 45-60 | 0 (0%) | 2 (22.2%) |
| 60-75 | 1 (10%) | 4 (44.4%) |
| 75-90 | 4 (40%) | 0 (0%) |
| Goals Conceded Minutes | Ross County | Hibernian |
|---|---|---|
| 0-15 | 0 (0%) | 2 (13.3%) |
| 15-30 | 2 (11.1%) | 2 (13.3%) |
| 30-45 | 4 (22.2%) | 1 (6.7%) |
| 45-60 | 3 (16.7%) | 2 (13.3%) |
| 60-75 | 2 (11.1%) | 0 (0%) |
| 75-90 | 7 (38.9%) | 8 (53.3%) |
| Combined Match Stats | Ross County | Hibernian |
|---|---|---|
| Attacks | 928 | 847 |
| Dangerous Attacks | 335 | 409 |
| Av Possession Percent | 39.00 | 45.78 |
| Fouls | 112 | 110 |
| Av Fouls Per Game | 11.20 | 12.22 |
| Offside | 11 | 12 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Yellow Cards | 23 | 24 |
| Shots Blocked | 26 | 32 |
| Shots Off Target | 40 | 52 |
| Av Shots Off Target | 4.00 | 5.78 |
| Shots On Target | 37 | 34 |
| Av Shots On Target | 3.70 | 3.78 |
| Total Corners | 28 | 51 |
| Av Corners | 2.80 | 5.67 |
| BTTS | 50 | 55.56 |
| Av Player Rating Per Match | 6.74 | 6.78 |
| Tackles | 174 | 125 |
| Total Match Goals Percentages | Ross County | Hibernian | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | Away | Home | Away | |
| Over 0.5 | 100 | 75 | 100 | 100 |
| Over 1.5 | 83.33 | 75 | 100 | 75 |
| Over 2.5 | 50 | 50 | 40 | 50 |
| Over 3.5 | 16.67 | 25 | 20 | 25 |
| Over 4.5 | 16.67 | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| Over 5.5 | 16.67 | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 0.5 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 1.5 | 16.67 | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| Under 2.5 | 50 | 50 | 60 | 50 |
| Under 3.5 | 83.33 | 75 | 80 | 75 |
| Under 4.5 | 83.33 | 75 | 100 | 75 |
| Under 5.5 | 83.33 | 75 | 100 | 100 |
Prediction: Ross County vs Hibernian
In this tightly contested fixture, Hibernian will be looking to capitalize on their advantage in both possession and set-pieces, averaging more corners per match than Ross County. However, Ross County’s recent form at Global Energy Stadium and their tendency to score late in the game indicate they are capable of pulling off a result on home turf.
Ross County’s main task will be to limit the impact of Martin Boyle, Hibernian’s top scorer, while Hibernian must keep a close watch on Alex Samuel, who has shown creative prowess for Ross County. Both teams have displayed vulnerabilities in defense, especially around the hour mark, which could open opportunities for both sides to get on the scoreboard. Given these factors and the teams’ similar form, a score draw seems a likely outcome, with both teams expected to find the net.
Prediction: 1-1 Draw