Ahead of the Sunday, August 16, 2026 clash at Home Arena (Germany), the build-up to Hibernian vs Partick Thistle in the Scotland. League Cup. Round of 16 is reaching fever pitch. Kick-off at 15:00. Frank Willenborg will referee. Weather outlook: Cool and dry, 12°C. Fischer remains questionable for Hibernian; Lange is a doubt for Partick Thistle. History: Hibernian 4 - 2 Partick Thistle (2024). Hibernian 1 - 1 Partick Thistle (2025). Hibernian 3 - 3 Partick Thistle (2022). Hibernian 0 - 4 Partick Thistle (2021). Hibernian 1 - 3 Partick Thistle (2024). Score forecast: 2:1.