HIBERNIAN will look to follow up their five-star performance at Elgin on Saturday as they welcome Queen’s Park to Easter Road. The Spiders also put in a five-star performance at the weekend, so we should see an entertaining affair.
It was a poor season for Hibs last season, as they failed to finish in the top half of the Premiership table and were beaten in the semi-finals of this competition by Aberdeen.
After taking the reins on four separate occasions as caretaker manager, club legend David Gray was victorious in his first competitive game as official boss with a routine win at Elgin, slamming in five unanswered goals.
Similarly to their Premiership opponents, Queen’s Park had a poor season last term as they finished in eighth position in the Championship table. The Spiders finished just one point above the relegation playoff spot, sealing their automatic safety on the final game of the season.
However, Callum Davidson’s visitors have positively begun the new campaign and like Hibs, won 0-5 away from home in their opening League Cup encounter on Saturday, thrashing League Two side Peterhead.
How the bookies view it: The Hibees Expected to Come on Top
Hibs have been installed as short-priced favourites here, with a home win priced at 2/5 by Betfred. A surprise victory for The Spiders is priced at 11/2, while Betfred are also offering odds of 18/5 for a stalemate in 90 minutes.
Head to head: Rare Fixture Between the Side’s
These two clubs haven’t faced off in a competitive clash since August 2007, when Hibernian claimed a 1-2 success at Hampden in the League Cup.
Players to watch: Hat-Trick Hero Vente to Bag Again?
Dutch Striker Dylan Vente scored the opening two goals against Elgin on Saturday and rounded off the scoring by completing his hat-trick. He could be The Hibees best option for a goal on Tuesday.
Ex-Dundee and Partick Thistle striker Zak Rudden opened the scoring for The Spiders in their thrashing of Peterhead on Saturday and could be worth a punt to strike on Tuesday.
Probable line-ups
Chris Cadden was forced off with an injury before half-time on Saturday so Moriah-Welsh is expected to deputise. Elie Youan missed the match at Elgin through illness but may be back in the squad.
Following their impressive showing at Peterhead, Callum Davidson will be expected to make minimal, if any, changes to the starting 11 from the weekend.
Hibernian: Bursik, Moriah-Welsh, Miller, Ekpiteta, O’Hora, Obita, Campbell, Newell, Molotnikov, Boyle, Vente
Queen’s Park: Ferrie, Scott, Thomson, Wilson, Reid, Turner, Longridge, Welsh, Thomas, MacGregor, Rudden
Anything else catch the eye?
Hibernian thrashed League Two side Elgin City 0-5 on Saturday, and whilst Queen’s Park is a step up in class, they should possess too much quality for a side one division below.
Both sides scored five on Saturday, so goals should be the best way to approach it. A Hibs win & over 2.5 Goals is priced up at 10/11, whilst Over 3.5 Goals is available at 5/4.
If you fancy there to be at least three goals, there’s a good chance Hibs will cover the Over 2.5 Goals barrier themselves, and that is priced up at 11/8, all selections priced at Betfred.
This Scottish League Cup match between Hibernian and Queen’s Park will be played on Jul 16, 2024 and kick off at 19:45. Check below for our tipsters best Hibernian vs Queen’s Park prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
