Hibernian will be looking to build on their stellar performance at Elgin on Saturday as they welcome Queen’s Park to Easter Road. Both teams impressed with five-star displays over the weekend, promising an exciting match ahead.
Last season was disappointing for Hibs, as they failed to finish in the top half of the Premiership and were knocked out in the semi-finals of this competition by Aberdeen.
David Gray, a club legend, secured his first competitive win as the official manager with a commanding 5-0 victory at Elgin, having previously stepped in as caretaker manager four times.
Queen’s Park, like their Premiership opponents, had a tough season, finishing eighth in the Championship, just one point clear of the relegation playoff spot, securing their safety in the final game.
However, Callum Davidson’s team has started the new campaign strongly, mirroring Hibs with a 5-0 away win in their opening League Cup match against League Two side Peterhead.
Bookies’ View: Hibs Favoured to Win
Hibs are the clear favourites a home win at 2/5. A surprise victory for Queen’s Park is at 11/2.
Head to Head: A Rare Fixture
These clubs last met competitively in August 2007, when Hibernian won 2-1 at Hampden in the League Cup.
Players to Watch: Hat-Trick Hero Vente
Dutch striker Dylan Vente, who netted a hat-trick against Elgin, looks to be Hibs’ top scoring threat for Tuesday’s match.
For Queen’s Park, former Dundee and Partick Thistle striker Zak Rudden, who opened the scoring against Peterhead, could be a good bet to score again.
