The 2024-2025 Scottish Premiership season has now concluded; the emphasis changes to thinking about important games and getting ready for the upcoming season. The recent 2-2 tie with Rangers at Easter Road in the last round has led to a lot of discussion about how much Hibernian is worth in the betting market. Sometimes, stacked odds may show how potent a team really is. Cyriel Dessers handed the Rangers an early lead in the game, which made it seem like they would win handily. On the other side, Hibernian, led by manager David Gray, showed strength and climbed to third position with 58 points. Rangers maintained second place with 75 points. This tie at Easter Road demonstrated a fighting spirit that will undoubtedly be considered in the assessment of both teams’ performances throughout the season and could influence early discussions for the next campaign’s betting market.
Initial Setback and Resilient Response
The opening moments at Easter Road on May 17th concerned home fans. Cyriel Dessers soon gave Rangers the lead by scoring off of a Nicolas Raskin header. Weaker sides might have lost faith after this early defeat, but Hibernian stood strong. Kieron Bowie, one of Hibernian’s greatest scorers, scored quickly in the 16th minute to make it 1-1. The first half was still quite close. Nicolas Raskin scored the Rangers’ second goal in the 50th minute of the game, thanks to a corner kick. But Hibernian stayed strong as usual. In the 66th minute, Martin Boyle, who was always a threat, scored a header off a Nicky Cadden cross to draw the game at 2-2 and make the finish extremely close.
Current Status and Relative Position
If you look at the larger picture, it’s evident that both teams came into this game in quite different shapes. Hibernian’s last five games were quite different. Looking at their recent games, they took a 3-1 hit from Celtic, but then bounced back with a 3-1 victory against Dundee United. They also stumbled with a 1-0 loss to Aberdeen before roaring to a 4-0 win against Dundee. And let’s not forget that fantastic 2-0 triumph over Rangers on April 5, 2025! The win was one of their best moments this season.
Conversely, Rangers did prove themselves to be a quality side, thrashing Dundee United 3-1 and Aberdeen 4-0. Struggled to a draw against Celtic (1-1) and drew with St. Mirren (2-2). Their league record was mostly excellent, although they had mixed results against Hibernian this season, with a 3-3 tie in January and a 2-0 loss. This equality makes the case for Hibernian’s potential even stronger.
The Undervalued Argument: A Closer Look at the Odds
Rangers are comfortably in second place, but Hibernian’s recent 2-2 draw and 2-0 victory demonstrate that they are tough and competitive, so they might surprise the odds. Looking back at the odds for their recent clash, the fact that Hibernians are 12/5 to beat Rangers with Betway presents an interesting proposition. These odds, which show how strong Rangers are, may not have considered Hibernian’s toughness, home field advantage, and history of giving the Glasgow giants trouble. For those looking beyond obvious favorites, Hibernian offers significant value as they play with renewed confidence and have solidified their top-three position.
The True Measure of Value
The 2-2 draw at Easter Road was more than simply a point for Hibernian; it was a message. It showed that they could compete with the best clubs in the league and demonstrated how far they had come under David Gray. While Rangers will undoubtedly be disappointed not to have secured a victory after leading twice, Hibernian’s performance validated their recent form and their place among the top contenders in the Scottish Premiership. As the 2024-2025 season has now concluded, the true measure of a team’s value isn’t always reflected solely in their league position but in their ability to perform when it matters most— and Hibernian demonstrated that emphatically against Rangers.
