The Rangers vs Hibernian line-ups have been confirmed before kick-off, with both sides naming their starting XIs and substitutes ahead of the Scottish Premiership meeting. Rangers have selected Pandur in their starting line-up, while Hibernian have also gone with a full starting team and nine players on the bench.
Team news before kick-off
The live coverage listed 11 Rangers starters and 9 Rangers substitutes, alongside 11 Hibernian starters and 9 Hibernian substitutes. That is the clearest pre-match detail available from the match build-up, giving both managers the chance to name strong squads for the contest.
For Rangers, the key note is Pandur's inclusion in the starting line-up. For Hibernian, the same applies to their own named XI, with the bench also fully populated as both teams prepare for the first whistle.
What the line-ups tell us
These selections do not tell the full story of how the match will unfold, but they do set the tone. With both clubs naming their full complement of starters and substitutes, the focus now shifts to how quickly the game can settle once the action begins.
The broader live coverage also noted that after an energetic opening 70 minutes at Rugby Park, the pace of the game dropped. That serves as a useful reminder that early intensity does not always last, and the key decisions around selection can matter just as much as the rhythm of the match itself.
For Rangers and Hibernian, the line-ups are now in place. The next question is which side makes the better start once the match gets under way.
