Hearts vs Rangers Prediction: Rangers to step up their game following a disappointing play

In the round 26 encounter of the Scottish Premiership, Hearts will play Rangers at Tynecastle Stadium. In their respective last league games, both teams secured a much-needed win. Which team wins this one? I will preview this game and offer the best betting possibilities. 

Hearts

Hearts last encounter was against St. Mirren and they won on penalties in the Scottish Cup. In the regular time, this team was held to a 1-1 draw, as Calem Nieuwenhof's strike in the 84th minute gave them a lifeline to extend the game to extra time. However, Hearts last league game was against Dundee FC and this team pulled off a 0-6 win. Heading into this game, Hearts have won their last four matches and have not lost their last eight competitive matches. This season, the hosts have 30 points from 25 matches, leaving them in 7th spot. 

Rangers

Rangers are coming off a shocking defeat at the hands of Queen’s Park the previous weekend and will hope for a win this time. In a 0-1 contest, a second-half Seb Drozd strike was enough to end this team’s title hope as Tavenier missed from the spot in the last minute. In the meantime, Rangers last league encounter was against Ross County and they pulled off a 4-0 win, with a 3-0 lead before the break and a 79th-minute Tavernier penalty second-half strike. Heading into this game, Rangers have 30 points from their first 25 matches of the season, leaving them second in the standings. 

Expert Betting Tips

No doubt, Hearts have been incredible in recent weeks, and we are now witnessing a solid side like the previous years. While Rangers lost to Queen’s Park in a shocking encounter in their Scottish Cup contest, they will hope to respond with a win. Yet, with Hearts at home with their incredible run, I believe Rangers will have a hard time getting a win, especially with the way they concede lately. This game should feature goals from both ends, but Rangers are expected to secure a surprising win. 

Our first option is a win for Rangers with odds at 1.80 on Betway

Our second option is over 2.5 goals with odds at 1.72 on Bet365

Our last option is both teams to score with odds at 1.69 on 1Xbet