Heart Of Midlothian FC vs Rangers Prediction & Betting Tips - Scottish Premiership
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by Steve Ashfield | in Scottish Premiership Predictions
After the midweek fixtures, Hearts are six points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership. They face a difficult home game this weekend as they take on resurgent Rangers who are third in the table. Can Hearts get a sixth home league win? Read our match prediction below.
Hearts are the surprise leaders of the Scottish Premiership. As you will read in the form section of this preview, they have been a revelation this season. They have certainly taken advantage of the inconsistent form shown by both Celtic and Rangers. Hearts would have expected to have their lead at the top narrowed in midweek but Celtic's loss at Dundee United was an early Christmas present for them.
Now they must face Rangers who did win in midweek. They have had plenty of problems this season and are nine points behind Hearts. A win here would put them firmly in the title race but a defeat would probably leave them battling to catch second-placed Celtic.
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The Best Betting Odds for Heart Of Midlothian FC v Rangers Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.05 | 3.3 | 3.5 |
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2.05 | 3.4 | 3.6 |
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2.1 | 3.3 | 3.4 |
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2.12 | 3.35 | 3.3 |
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2.15 | 3.3 | 3.3 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Heart Of Midlothian FC and Rangers?
Our prediction for the Heart Of Midlothian FC vs Rangers match is: under 2.5 goals.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 21/12/2025 between Heart Of Midlothian FC and Rangers in Scottish Premiership :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 44.46% for a win of Heart Of Midlothian FC against Rangers with odds of 2.19 at Melbet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Heart Of Midlothian FC vs Rangers is 29.65% with odds of 3.5 at Stake.
- Our prediction model gives a 25.89% chance ⭐ for a win of Rangers vs Heart Of Midlothian FC with odds of 3.6 at Betfred.
Heart Of Midlothian FC - Rangers Prediction and Best Odds:
| Heart Of Midlothian FC Rangers Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Heart Of Midlothian FC wins | 44.46% | 2.19 at Melbet |
| Over 2.5 goals | 54.96% | 2.05 at Shangrila |
| Both Team To Score | 46.67% | 1.8 at Bet365 |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: Heart Of Midlothian FC | 19.47% | 5.5 at Bet365 |
Heart Of Midlothian FC vs Rangers Form
Heart Of Midlothian FC and Rangers's standings in the Scottish Premiership
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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1
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41 | 18 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 22 |
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4
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29 | 17 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 9 |
Heart Of Midlothian FC and Rangers Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
13 Dec 2025 - Scottish Premiership
7 Dec 2025 - Scottish Premiership
3 Dec 2025 - Scottish Premiership
29 Nov 2025 - Scottish Premiership
23 Nov 2025 - Scottish Premiership
9 Nov 2025 - Scottish Premiership
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
3 Dec 2025 - Scottish Premiership
9 Nov 2025 - Scottish Premiership
1 Nov 2025 - Scottish Premiership
26 Oct 2025 - Scottish Premiership
4 Oct 2025 - Scottish Premiership
27 Sept 2025 - Scottish Premiership
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
13 Dec 2025 - Scottish Premiership
7 Dec 2025 - Scottish Premiership
29 Nov 2025 - Scottish Premiership
23 Nov 2025 - Scottish Premiership
29 Oct 2025 - Scottish Premiership
18 Oct 2025 - Scottish Premiership
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
15 Dec 2025 - Scottish Premiership
11 Dec 2025 - Europa League
6 Dec 2025 - Scottish Premiership
3 Dec 2025 - Scottish Premiership
30 Nov 2025 - Scottish Premiership
27 Nov 2025 - Europa League
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
15 Dec 2025 - Scottish Premiership
30 Nov 2025 - Scottish Premiership
27 Nov 2025 - Europa League
22 Nov 2025 - Scottish Premiership
6 Nov 2025 - Europa League
26 Oct 2025 - Scottish Premiership
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
11 Dec 2025 - Europa League
6 Dec 2025 - Scottish Premiership
3 Dec 2025 - Scottish Premiership
9 Nov 2025 - Scottish Premiership
2 Nov 2025 - Scottish League Cup
29 Oct 2025 - Scottish Premiership
Heart Of Midlothian FC vs Rangers Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
17 %
33 %
50 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
13 Sept 2025 - Scottish Premiership
16 Feb 2025 - Scottish Premiership
10 Nov 2024 - Scottish Premiership
3 Aug 2024 - Scottish Premiership
18 May 2024 - Scottish Premiership
21 Apr 2024 - Scottish Cup
Heart Of Midlothian FC - Rangers: Form Analysis
Few imagined that in the second half of December, Hearts would have a six-point lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership. It's not just because Celtic and Rangers have lost five league games between them that is responsible for Hearts' lofty position.
They have only been beaten once in this season's Scottish Premiership (a loss at Aberdeen) with 11 wins. Plenty of people have been waiting for Hearts to go through a bad patch. That did happen with a run of only two points from three games,
Hearts quickly returned to form.
However Hearts have bounced back with a vital away win at Celtic followed by another victory on the road at Falkirk. Hearts are yet to lose a home league game this season with five wins and three draws. Five of their last six matches have seen under 2.5 goals scored.
Rangers have had plenty of disappointing results this season, especially in Europe. Midweek saw them beat Hibs 1-0 at home and the Gers are now unbeaten in their last 11 league fixtures. Just one Scottish Premiership game has been lost by them this season but eight have been drawn.
They are the only side yet to lose an away league game this season. 16 league matches have only seen 36 goals scored.
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Players list
A. Schwolow
DefenderF. Kent
J. McCart
S. Findlay
O. McEntee
M. Steinwender
MidfielderB. Baningime
C. Devlin
ForwardA. Forrest
S. Kerjota
E. Kabangu
J. Butland
DefenderE. Fernandez
M. Aarons
J. Meghoma
C. Nsiala-Makengo
D. Gassama
MidfielderN. Raskin
Chermiti
T. Aasgaard
ForwardDanilo
M. Moore
Substitutes
C. Gordon
DefenderJ. McCart
B. Spittal
C. Borchgrevink
B. Baningime
E. Kabangu
J. Wilson
S. Kerjota
A. Forrest
L. Kelly
DefenderC. Nsiala-Makengo
K. Dowell
D. Gassama
F. Curtis
T. Aasgaard
C. Adamson
ForwardDanilo
Chermiti
Heart Of Midlothian FC & Rangers Squad Analysis
This is a vital game for both of these clubs. Hearts went through the bad patch that everyone was expecting to happen. They have defied their critics by returning to winning ways. A victory over Rangers will mean Hearts have beaten both of the Old Firm in recent weeks.
They will be without Pierre Kabore for the next few games as he's on international duty with Burkina Faso. Doubtful for this match are Beni Baningime, Finlay Pollock, Calem Nieuwenhof and Ageu.
At least their top scorers, Lawrence Shankland and Claudio Braga (both on eight league goals) are fit.
Rangers need to keep their good run going.
Rangers made a terrible start to the new season and have been playing catch-up ever since. Unlike Celtic, a change of coach has worked well for them. They are closing in on the top two but a loss at Hearts this weekend would make it even more difficult to mount a serious title challenge.
They are also missing a player due to the Africa Cup of Nations. Nasser Djiga is also playing for Burkina Faso. They have injury doubts over Nedim Bajrami due to a hamstring injury and Rabbi Matondo. Definitely missing will be Oliver Antman, Bailey Rice and Drek Cornelius.
Most goals and assists
Heart Of Midlothian FC
Rangers
C. Soares Braga
(8 Goals)
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L. Shankland
(8 Goals)
J. Tavernier
(5 Goals)
N. Raskin
(1 Assists)
Heart Of Midlothian FC - Rangers Key Points
- Five of the last six Hearts league games have seen under 2.5 goals scored.
- The 16 games Rangers have played in this season's Scottish Premiership have only seen 36 goals scored.
- Under 2.5 goals have been scored in three of the last five Hearts fixtures.
- Three of the last four games between these two clubs have seen under 2.5 goals scored.
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Our Heart Of Midlothian FC vs Rangers Prediction
Hearts can go nine points clear of Celtic (for a few hours at least) if they can beat Rangers. Their bad patch is definitely history now and the recent 2-1 win over Celtic has made up for the recent run without a win.
Rangers are above their opponents by three points in a form guide for the last ten league games. This is likely to be a tight battle with the three points so important to both teams. Our main Hearts v Rangers prediction is under 2.5 goals.
Heart Of Midlothian FC vs Rangers - Other Interesting Predictions
Hearts wins
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Heart Of Midlothian FC Rangers
| Heart Of Midlothian FC vs Rangers | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart Of Midlothian FC wins | 2.05 | 2.05 | 0% |
| Draw | 3.4 | 3.3 | -2.9% |
| Rangers wins | 3.25 | 3.5 | +7.7% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Heart Of Midlothian FC is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have not changed since opening
- The probability of this result was 48.8% and is now 48.8% (0.0%)
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