Hearts vs Rangers Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 28 Oct 2026
Hearts vs Rangers Predictions
By backing Hearts +0.5 at -137, we are essentially betting on the home team to avoid defeat. We think that this can be achieved against Rangers, with the stats backing up our Asian Handicap prediction.
We analyse several betting angles in our Hearts vs Rangers betting preview, expanding on our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Hearts vs Rangers Preview
Hearts go head-to-head with Rangers at Tynecastle Park, with kick-off set for 16:00 on Wednesday 28 October.
Hearts have won four straight home games. In their last appearance, they won on the road, beating Motherwell 2-0 at Fir Park. The Edinburgh outfit had 46% possession and totalled five shots on target, with Claudio Braga and Calvin Miller scoring one goal each.
Rangers claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 4-0 win occurred against St Johnstone at Ibrox Stadium. Derek McInnes' team managed nine shots on goal and enjoyed 61% possession, with Kevin Kelsy scoring two, while Ryan Don Naderi and Tochi Chukwuani also found the net.
H2H: Hearts Came Out on Top in Last Head-to-Head Clash
The scoreline was 2-1 in favour of home side Hearts when they last played Rangers, with the clash taking place at Tynecastle Park. We’ve seen the previous 10 H2H matches involve five Rangers victories. There have also been two draws and three Hearts triumphs.
| Scottish Premiership | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  Rangers |
10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 10 | 17:7 | 23 |
| 3 |  Hearts |
10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 22 | 15 | 7 | 22:15 | 19 |
Hearts have 6 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw, averaging 2.2 goals from 5.3 shots on goal and 16.3 attempts. Wouter Vrancken's side have averaged 53.2% possession and 6.7 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.5 goals from 3.2 shots on goal, 10.9 attempts and 3.8 corners.
Top goalscorers Claudio Braga and Calvin Miller have found the net 4 times, with Laurent Mendy scoring 3. Joshua McPake has made the most assists with 5.
Rangers have won 7, lost 1 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.7 goals from 6.9 shots on goal and 19.4 attempts. There’s been an average of 56.1% possession, 7.8 corners taken and 4.1 corners against, while they’ve conceded 0.7 goals from 3.2 shots on goal and 9.5 attempts.
Ryan Don Naderi is top of the team’s scoring charts with 5, while Kevin Kelsy and Lawrence Shankland both have 3. Djeidi Gassama is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 3.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Hearts predicted lineup (4-4-2): Beau Reus (GK), Rogers Mato, Malachi Fagan-Walcott, Jamie McCart, Stephen Kingsley, Sabah Kerjota, Tómas Bent Magnússon, Jordi Altena, Josh McPake, James Wilson, Claudio Braga.
Rangers predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Ivor Pandur (GK), Dujon Sterling, Emmanuel Fernandez, Olwethu Makhanya, James Penrice, Nicolas Raskin, Dan Neil, Badredine Bouanani, Ryan Naderi, Min-su Kim, Kevin Kelsy.
Main Match Prediction
Hearts +0.5 can deliver a return for this Premiership clash. We’ll side with the home team on the Asian Handicap, with the stats backing up this selection which is on offer at odds of -137.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
We’re always focused on the Premiership form guide to identify the latest betting trends. When it comes to key players getting injured, that can also have a bearing. The latest stats provide even more information to make a football prediction.
According to the top bookies, our pick has a 57.8% chance of landing a return. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 60-65%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.
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Correct Score Prediction
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We’re taking a correct score bet which involves a 1-1 scoreline. The odds of +500 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.
Player Prop Picks
Badredine Bouanani (Rangers) can be wagered to register at least one shot on goal at +140. For those wanting to wager on Shots on Target, this player looks really appealing at the odds.
Ryan Naderi (Rangers) has netted four goals in his past five Premiership matches. Based on the stats, we think that odds of +175 are really appealing when it comes to betting on Anytime Goalscorer.
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Corners Prediction
Rangers have had an average of 8.40 corners in the past 5 matches, with Hearts averaging 4.80 corners in their previous 5 games. We’re keen to take odds of -118 that Rangers are awarded the most corners.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’re happy to go with a bet builder that has Hearts on the Asian Handicap at +0.5, both teams scoring combined with Badredine Bouanani (Rangers) to have a minimum of one shot on target.
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Hearts vs Rangers Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
For this Premiership clash, Rangers are the +102 favourites to triumph according to the latest Full-Time Result betting odds. This reflects that they have a 50% chance of winning. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +220 about Hearts.
Rangers and Hearts can be backed at -200 and +135 respectively on the Draw No Bet market. This is an ideal route for bettors who want to ensure they have money back if the scoreline ends level.
The Total Goals market indicates that Over 2.5 Goals is the betting favourite right now. For those expecting both sides to find the net, Both Teams to Score Yes is available at -192.
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Those interested in Lawrence Shankland to find the net anytime can get +140, with the favourite on offer to score the first goal at odds of +410.
Stats: Last 10 Scottish Premiership matches only.
Hearts have clocked up ten straight wins at Tynecastle Park, scoring an average of 2.40 goals per match and conceding 0.40.
Rangers haven’t tasted defeat in six consecutive away matches. Derek McInnes' team have six victories, two draws and two defeats in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 2.10 goals per game and conceding 1.40.
Hearts beat Rangers 2-1 when the teams last met at Tynecastle Park. Rangers have six wins from the past 10 H2H meetings at Tynecastle Park, with two draws and two Hearts victories also happening.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hearts Home Stats |
10-0-0 | 2.80 | 2.40 | 0.40 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 6 | |
| Rangers Away Stats |
6-2-2 | 3.50 | 2.10 | 1.40 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 3 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- Scottish Premiership: 04/05 2026 Hearts 2 Rangers 1
- Scottish Premiership: 15/02 2026 Rangers 4 Hearts 2
- Scottish Premiership: 21/12 2025 Hearts 2 Rangers 1
- Scottish Premiership: 13/09 2025 Rangers 0 Hearts 2
- Scottish Premiership: 16/02 2025 Hearts 1 Rangers 3
- Scottish Premiership: 10/11 2024 Rangers 1 Hearts 0
- Scottish Premiership: 03/08 2024 Hearts 0 Rangers 0
- Scottish Premiership: 18/05 2024 Hearts 3 Rangers 3
- Scottish Cup: 21/04 2024 Rangers 2 Hearts 0
- Scottish Premiership: 24/02 2024 Rangers 5 Hearts 0
Hearts League Stats
Rangers League Stats
- 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 10 wins have been recorded in the previous 10 home matches.
- 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.20 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals scored and 0.40 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.10 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 6.70 corners awarded and 3.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.30 corners awarded and 3.70 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 7.80 corners awarded and 4.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.10 corners awarded and 4.00 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 11.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.10 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 53.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 52.50% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 56.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 52.30% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Hearts this season are Calvin Miller (4), Claudio Braga (4), James Wilson (3)
- Top Assistors for Hearts this season are Joshua McPake (5), Claudio Braga (2), Sabah Kerjota (2)
Hearts vs Rangers Lineups & Team News
Hearts Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Rangers Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Hearts Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Rangers Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Previous Hearts Lineups
Previous Rangers Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Hearts Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Wouter Vrancken
Rangers Player Stats & Squad
Premiership Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 25:6 | 27 |
| 2 | Rangers | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 17:7 | 23 |
| 3 | Hearts | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 22:15 | 19 |
| 4 | Dundee United | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 14:14 | 15 |
| 5 | Dundee FC | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 14:12 | 14 |
| 6 | St Mirren | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 11:18 | 13 |
| 7 | Falkirk | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 12:12 | 12 |
| 8 | St Johnstone | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 11:15 | 12 |
| 9 | Aberdeen | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 12:13 | 11 |
| 10 | Motherwell | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 11:18 | 8 |
| 11 | Kilmarnock | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 10:23 | 8 |
| 12 | Hibernian | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 10:16 | 7 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hearts | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 13:2 | 12 |
| 2 | Celtic | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 13:3 | 12 |
| 3 | Rangers | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 10:3 | 12 |
| 4 | Dundee FC | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8:6 | 8 |
| 5 | St Johnstone | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8:7 | 8 |
| 6 | Dundee United | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6:6 | 8 |
| 7 | Aberdeen | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5:4 | 7 |
| 8 | St Mirren | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7:9 | 7 |
| 9 | Falkirk | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7:7 | 6 |
| 10 | Motherwell | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3:8 | 4 |
| 11 | Kilmarnock | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5:13 | 4 |
| 12 | Hibernian | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5:11 | 1 |
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