Join us for the Scottish League Cup game on 12.09.2026 as Hibernian takes on Ross County. Hibernian is predicted to have a strong showing based on their current form and historical success. Dive into our comprehensive analysis to understand how Hibernian could leverage their strengths against Ross County.
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Ross County vs Hibernian Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | Ross County | Hibernian | 25.01.2025 | 1-1 |
| Premiership | Hibernian | Ross County | 14.12.2024 | 3-1 |
| Premiership | Ross County | Hibernian | 30.10.2024 | 0-0 |
| Premiership | Ross County | Hibernian | 04.05.2024 | 2-1 |
| Premiership | Ross County | Hibernian | 13.03.2024 | 2-2 |
| Premiership | Hibernian | Ross County | 02.03.2024 | 2-0 |
| Premiership | Hibernian | Ross County | 31.10.2023 | 2-2 |
| Premiership | Ross County | Hibernian | 31.01.2023 | 1-1 |
| Premiership | Hibernian | Ross County | 08.11.2022 | 0-2 |
| Premiership | Ross County | Hibernian | 01.10.2022 | 0-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | East Fife | Ross County | 05.09.2026 | 2-2 |
| League One | Ross County | East Kilbride | 29.08.2026 | 4-0 |
| Challenge Cup | Ross County | Banks O' Dee | 25.08.2026 | 4-0 |
| League One | Airdrie United | Ross County | 22.08.2026 | 1-3 |
| League Cup | Dunfermline | Ross County | 15.08.2026 | 1-2 |
| Challenge Cup | Elgin City | Ross County | 11.08.2026 | 1-2 |
| League One | Ross County | Montrose | 08.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| League One | Peterhead | Ross County | 01.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| League Cup | Airdrie United | Ross County | 25.07.2026 | 0-3 |
| League Cup | Ross County | Dundee | 21.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | Hibernian | Motherwell | 16.05.2026 | 0-1 |
| Premiership | Rangers | Hibernian | 13.05.2026 | 1-2 |
| Premiership | Falkirk | Hibernian | 09.05.2026 | 1-3 |
| Premiership | Hibernian | Celtic | 03.05.2026 | 1-2 |
| Premiership | Hibernian | Heart Of Midlothian | 26.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| Premiership | Aberdeen | Hibernian | 11.04.2026 | 2-0 |
| Premiership | Hibernian | Kilmarnock | 04.04.2026 | 3-0 |
| Premiership | Motherwell | Hibernian | 21.03.2026 | 0-0 |
| Premiership | Hibernian | Livingston | 14.03.2026 | 0-0 |
| Premiership | Dundee | Hibernian | 28.02.2026 | 3-3 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Ross County VS Hibernian
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Ross County vs Hibernian
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Ross County vs Hibernian
Ross County versus Hibernian in the Scottish League Cup. On paper, it looks straightforward. But football rarely plays out on paper, and here's why this one is far more interesting than the odds suggest.
Hibernian arrive as heavy favourites at 1.50, and honestly, I get it. They've been playing Premiership football while Ross County dropped down the divisions. The gap in quality should tell the story.
But here's what you need to watch for. Ross County are flying right now. They beat Dunfermline 2-1 in the League Cup just weeks ago and thumped Airdrie United 3-0 on the road. They've scored four goals in multiple recent outings. This is a team full of confidence, not one limping into a cup tie hoping to survive.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about Hibs being the obvious, comfortable pick. Their recent form is genuinely inconsistent. They lost to Falkirk 4-1 in January and were knocked out of the FA Cup by Dunfermline. They've drawn blanks at home twice in their last dozen games. Inconsistency is baked into their DNA right now.
The head-to-head record between these sides is fascinating. From the last 20 meetings, Ross County have won five times and the draw has appeared eight times. That's a combined 13 results that aren't a Hibs win. The 5.50 on County winning represents genuine value given that context.
Here's my surprising statistical insight. In Cup competition specifically, the previous League Cup meeting between these two ended Hibs 3-2. Both teams scored. Goals seem to follow this fixture in knockout formats.
Tactically, watch J. Hoilett for Hibernian. He's producing seven assists from just 13 matches, which is a remarkable ratio. If he finds space in behind County's shape, he'll hurt them. But County's pressing game in League One has been relentless. That high energy could disrupt Hibs' rhythm in the opening stages.
For betting markets, I'd look seriously at Both Teams to Score. I'd also consider Ross County +1 on the Asian handicap as a value play at those odds. The outright County win at 5.50 is a punt worth a small stake.
My prediction: Hibernian win 2-1, but Ross County score and make them work every single minute. J. McGrath, their top scorer with eight goals from 32 games, grabs one. County give Hibs a real scare before the quality gap finally shows in the final twenty minutes.
This won't be the stroll Hibs fans expect. Get ready for a proper cup battle.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G. Mackay-Steven | Scotland | 36 | Midfielder | 175 cm | 72 kg |
| J. Scott | Scotland | 26 | Attacker | 189 | 87 |
| D. Gallagher | Scotland | 35 | Defender | 196 cm | 93 kg |
| R. Docherty | Scotland | 33 | Midfielder | 177 cm | n/a |
| Ronan Hale | Republic of Ireland | 28 | Attacker | 176 | 70 |
| K. Phillips | England | 26 | Attacker | 181 | 74 |
| Ben Crompton | England | 22 | Defender | 188 | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Sallinger | Austria | 30 | Goalkeeper | 196 | 85 |
| J. Smith | England | 31 | Goalkeeper | 183 | n/a |
| G. Hanley | Scotland | 34 | Defender | 188 | 76 |
| F. Passlack | Germany | 28 | Defender | 170 | 74 |
| J. Newell | England | 33 | Midfielder | 180 | 71 |
| M. Boyle | Australia | 33 | Attacker | 172 | 65 |
| J. Kerr | Scotland | 29 | Defender | 180 | 70 |
| N. Cadden | Scotland | 29 | Midfielder | 178 | 70 |
| J. Iredale | Australia | 30 | Defender | 184 | 84 |
| J. Mulligan | Scotland | 23 | Midfielder | 175 | n/a |
| J. McGrath | Republic of Ireland | 29 | Attacker | 175 | 71 |
| J. Obita | England | 32 | Defender | 180 | 74 |
| J. Campbell | Scotland | 26 | Midfielder | 182 | n/a |
| T. Klidje | Togo | 25 | Attacker | 170 | 65 |
| W. O'Hora | Republic of Ireland | 27 | Defender | 188 | 75 |
| C. Wright | England | 26 | Midfielder | 182 cm | n/a |
| A. Šuto | Croatia | 26 | Attacker | 185 | n/a |
| A. Abdulai | Scotland | 23 | Midfielder | 183 | 75 |
| M. Chaiwa | Zambia | 22 | Midfielder | 179 | 73 |
| N. Lowe | England | 20 | Attacker | 193 cm | n/a |
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