Hibernian vs Ross County Prediction: Do not underestimate the road team

In round 17 of the Scottish Premiership, Hibernian will play Ross County at Easter Road. The two teams suffered a defeat in their respective last league games. How will they approach this encounter?

Hibernian played against Celtic the previous weekend and ended up losing. In a game that saw their opponent secure a 3-0 win, goals from Arne Engels and Kyogo Furuhashi struck for their opponent, while an own goal by Joe Newell also contributed to their success. However, Hibernian have only one win in their last five games, defeating Motherwell in that run. In the meantime, this team drew against Aberdeen 3-3 while losing to Dundee FC and St. Mirren. This season, Hibernian have 12 points from a possible 48, leaving them seated at the bottom of the standings. 

Ross County's last league game was against Rangers, and they suffered a defeat. In that game, Ross County had only 33 percent of the possession but attempted ten shots, of which two were on target, which they could not convert. However, Ross County have suffered a defeat in three of their last five games, losing to Dundee United and Celtic in that run. Regardless, their encounters against Motherwell saw them win a 2-1 victory at home. This season, Ross County have 15 points from 16 matches, averaging below a point per game. In those matches played, Ross County scored 12 goals while conceding 30. 

The two teams are going through a lot of difficult moments, and this is a game in which they need to take their chances. At home, Hibernian are well favoured, but they have been arguably the weakest side in the league. While Ross County have been more than poor on the road, I do not see them having an easy job despite Hibernian's struggles. Expect a close contest, with both teams being at their best. Regardless, I expect Hibernian to win as the favourite while both teams find the back of the net.