'This tie is loaded with danger for Jack Ross’ side': Journalists' predictions for Hibs v Inverness CT

Joel Sked: Hibs will fancy their chances at reaching their sixth Scottish Cup semi-final in nine seasons having come through against Championship leaders Dundee United who have an 18-point lead over Friday's opponents. At both ends of the pitch I have very few fears for Jack Ross' men. In attack, Christian Doidge and Marc McNulty have too much quality for a defence which was decimated in January. Coll Donaldson and Jamie McCart, their centre-back pairing, both left. It means ex-Hearts duo Brad McKay and Kevin McHattie may feature in the middle. John Robertson will likely go for an extra body in midfield so it is hard to see James Keatings starting. Jordan White is an awkward striker but isn't prolific. While they will have to be professional there is not a lot for Hibs to fear. Prediction: Hibs win

Neil McGlade: The rest of the top-flight sides will have been envious at seeing Hibs draw the lowest-ranked club left in the Scottish Cup in Inverness and not for the first time this season. Jack Ross' men, therefore, must take advantage and be their first to book their trip to Hampden. That said, the Hibees have a knack of finding ways to mess things up, particularly where this competition is concerned. Ex-Jambo Robertson will be eager to inflict more Scottish Cup misery on Easter Road supporters by sealing the Championship club's semi-final berth at Hibs' expense but I just don't see it. I think the hosts will have too much quality and although I think Caley Thistle are good enough to score, the likes of Doidge, McNulty and Martin Boyle will prove too hot to handle for the visitors. Prediction: Hibs win.

Craig Fowler: It's not entirely outwith the realms of possibility that Inverness CT could win, but I just don't see it happening. Hibs have looked better for their business at the end of the January window, and while I respect the job Robertson has performed at Inverness with the club continually slashing their budget and losing key players, none of the teams underneath Dundee United in the Championship promotion race are particularly any good. Hibs did required six goals and two games to finally finish off United earlier in the competition, but it was clear they were the stronger side over both matches and, at Easter Road, they shouldn't have too much trouble. Prediction: Home win

Anthony Brown: As favourable as the draw has been to Hibs in terms of handing them the only lower-league side in the tournament, this tie is loaded with danger for Ross’ side. If Hibs hit top gear for a sustained period of the match they should progress but they are prone to switching off at vital times and letting lesser-quality teams off the hook. On-form Inverness, who will be sent out to attack by Robertson, will feel they can capitalise and keep alive their hopes of reaching the semi-final for a second year running. Hibs 2 Inverness 2

Mark Atkinson: Caley have a good cup pedigree, but their run should end at Easter Road. Hibs have more than enough to take care of them, especially at home. Caley's defence was weakened in January when Donaldson and McCart were poached by Premiership clubs and considering Hibs' riches in attack, they will score goals. Should be an entertaining match. Prediction: Hibs 4-1 Inverness