Hibs are the outside bet after a poor start to their attempt to defend their first title win in 16 years and fourth overall.
However, rather than fall apart after Celtic poached head coach Grant Scott in December, they have thrived under former Scotland midfielder Joelle Murray and, after a seven-game unbeaten run, are now just eight points off the lead in fifth.
Eilidh Adams struck Wednesday’s stunning winner against City and stressed her side’s never-say-die attitude.
“A difficult game,” the 21-year-old Scotland striker told BBC Alba. “You could see at the end we were kind of defending for our lives, but that’s what we’re all about in terms of we never give up.
“For me personally, I never score goals like that, so I’m happy with that and, with it being the winner, it’s even better.
“I’ve been trying to work on that and add that to my game. I’ve probably improved in the box, but in terms of longer-range finishes, I’m not used to it, so I just thought hit it and see what happens and it went in.
“It is a big three points for the team as well, that’s the main thing.
“There are still quite a few games to go in terms of the split, but for us we’re just taking it one game at a time.”
Hibs will be expected to maintain their momentum at home to sixth-top Partick Thistle on Sunday.