Hibernian will be looking to keep their current good form as they aim at their second successive Premiership win of this season when they welcome Ross County to Easter Road on Sunday with kickoff at 17:00.
Hibernian head into the match on the back of an entertaining 3-2 opening victory against Motherwell at Fir Park last weekend. Hibs were impressive in the match as they were pinned back in two occasions but managed to peg the Steelmen back in both occasions before Martin Boyle scored the winning goal from the penalty spot in the 70th minute.
However, Hibs were held back to a 1-1 draw against Rijaka in the third qualifying round of the inaugural Europa Conference League on Tuesday. Boyle came to Jack Ross’ side rescue again getting his name on the scoresheet to equalize for the hosts. A frustrated Jack Ross stated that his side will travel to Croatia with confidence and belief that they can get their victory next week.
For now, Hibernian will break from the continental football and focus on the Sunday’s Premiership match against Ross County who won here 2-0 last season and Jack Ross is expected to have his team improve on their last season’s home record starting with a revenge tomorrow.
Meanwhile Ross County opened their new campaign with a 0-0 draw against St Johnston last weekend a game in which Ross County failed to have a single shot on target in 90 minutes. However, manager Malky Mackay congratulated his side for their efforts in training and on the pitch against the Saints having faced difficulties in the pre-season following Covid-19 outbreak at their camp.
The Staggies will head into the match confident of salvaging all the three points having taken four points from Hibs last season. However, Hibs remains the favorites as they have won four times against Ross County at home with three draws and Staggies have two wins, also, Hibs are in good form with a five-match unbeaten run so far.
Hibernian vs Ross County head to head
Both sides have met 23 times since 2010 with both sides recording nine victories while five matches ended in draw. Here are the results from their previous encounters;
- Ross County 1-2 Hibernian 13/03/21
- Hibernian 0-2 Ross County 30/12/20
- Ross County 0-0 Hibernian 17/10/20
- Hibernian 3-0 Ross County 12/02/20
- Ross County 2-1 Hibernian 04/12/19
Home
- Hibernian 1-1 Rijeka
- Motherwell 2-3 Hibernian
- FC Coloma 1-2 Hibernian
- Hibernian 3-0 FC Coloma
- Hibernian 2-1 Arsenal
Away
- Ross County 0-0 St Johnston
- Ross County 4-1 Montrose
- Brora 0-1 Ross County
- Ross County 0-3 Dundee (decided by the association)
- Forfar 3-0 Ross County (decided by the association)
Hibernian team news
Hibs have no reports of any missing players at their camp.
Ross County team news
Ross County also have no reports of any missing players at their camp.
Prediction and odds
- Hibernian win
- Goals under 2.5
