Hearts vs Rangers prediction, probable lineups and betting tips. Explore bet builder ideas and best bets for Wednesday's Premiership clash at Tynecastle.
Hearts vs Rangers Match Summary
Competition | Scottish Premiership |
|---|---|
Match Date | Wednesday 28 October 2026 |
Match Time | 20:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Tynecastle Park |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | Sky Sports Football |
Wednesday night brings Hearts vs Rangers at Tynecastle Park, and it is Derek McInnes's first trip back since leaving Gorgie for Ibrox in the summer.
Wouter Vrancken's Hearts sit four points behind Rangers in the Scottish Premiership table. They shook off a European defeat by winning 2-0 at Motherwell, and they will fancy hurting their old boss.
Rangers are the form side, with seven wins from their last eight Scottish Premiership matches. McInnes's men warmed up by hammering St Johnstone 4-0 at Ibrox at the weekend.
There is nothing between these two in the head-to-head, with three wins apiece and no draws across their previous meetings. A Hearts win would drag them right onto Rangers' coattails.
Hearts vs Rangers Form
Hearts lost 2-0 to Trabzonspor in Turkey in the Europa Conference League, then bounced straight back with a clean sheet against Motherwell at Fir Park. Josh McPake is the man making them tick, with goals or assists in seven of his last nine league appearances, and this attack carries real menace in the final third.
Rangers dropped points in a 2-2 draw at Dundee before getting back to winning ways against St Johnstone, and nobody in the division is in better form. Ryan Naderi drives it from the middle, having scored or set up a goal five times across his last six top-flight outings, while Kim Min-Su supplies the threat from the left.
Hearts vs Rangers Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Hearts: T. Renaud (Injured/out), H. Milne (Injured/out), O. McEntee (Injured/doubtful), C. Borchgrevink (Injured/doubtful), S. Findlay (Injured/doubtful), C. Halkett (Injured/doubtful), B. Spittal (Injured/doubtful), Ageu (Injured/doubtful)
Rangers: Y. Chermiti (Injured/out), L. Shankland (Injured/out), C. Devlin (Injured/doubtful), J. Cifuentes (Injured/doubtful), D. Yokota (Injured/doubtful), R. McCrorie (Injured/doubtful)
Hearts
Vrancken made three changes for the win at Fir Park, with Beau Reus in goal and Stephen Kingsley replacing Christian Borchgrevink at left-back. Borchgrevink is now a doubt, and Craig Halkett is in the same boat. Our probable Hearts vs Rangers lineups have Rogers Mato leading the line, with Cláudio Braga and Josh McPake supplying the craft behind him.
Rangers
McInnes made one change against St Johnstone, bringing Kevin Kelsy in as Djeidi Gassama dropped out, and kept the same back four in front of Ivor Pandur. With Lawrence Shankland and Youssef Chermiti both injured, Kelsy is the obvious choice up top, with Ryan Naderi pulling the strings behind him.
Hearts vs Rangers Predicted Lineup
Hearts
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: B. Reus; J. Altena, J. McCart, M. Fagan-Walcott, S. Kingsley; T. Magnússon, L. Mendy; S. Kerjota, C. Braga, J. McPake; R. Mato
Rangers
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: I. Pandur; D. Sterling, O. Makhanya, E. Fernandez, J. Penrice; D. Neil, N. Raskin; B. Bouanani, R. Naderi, K. Min-Su; K. Kelsy
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Hearts vs Rangers Key Stats & Match Facts
Rangers have had 7+ corners in 6 of their last 6 matches against Hearts (Scottish Premiership).
There have been 26+ shots taken in 8 of the last 10 meetings between Rangers and Hearts (Scottish Premiership).
Cláudio Braga has assisted in 3 of his last 3 appearances against Rangers (Scottish Premiership).
Nicolas Raskin has committed 2+ fouls in 5 of his last 6 appearances against Hearts (Scottish Premiership).
Hearts have received 2+ cards in 7 of their last 10 matches against Rangers (Scottish Premiership).
Hearts vs Rangers Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Rangers to edge an open, messy fixture with goals at both ends. The Gers are 20/21 with AK Bets as the form side, but Hearts carry enough attacking threat at Tynecastle that a Rangers clean sheet is hard to see.
Best Bets
Kevin Kelsy to score at any time in the Anytime Goalscorer market. He leads Rangers' attack, and Rangers are favourites for this one. Kelsy is the focal point of an attack that has scored at least twice in each of their last three Scottish Premiership games, and his implied probability looks tight given how central he is to this Rangers attack. With Naderi and Kim Min-Su feeding him, he will get his opportunities.
Both Teams To Score: Yes. Both Hearts and Rangers are expected to find the net at Tynecastle. Hearts have scored at least twice in their last four matches against Rangers in all competitions, and the Gers bring a relentless attack of their own. Goals at both ends is the natural fit for how this fixture looks.
Hearts vs Rangers Bet Builder
Our Hearts vs Rangers bet builder tips lean on the Gers' attacking volume, pairing two Rangers shooters with an away win across three legs.
Ryan Naderi Over 0.5 Player Shots On Target: Naderi has found the target at least once in every one of his six Scottish Premiership outings this term, and he operates right in the pocket behind Kelsy.
Djeidi Gassama Over 2.5 Player Shots: Gassama has let fly three times or more in six of his last eight top-flight appearances. When he is on the pitch, he is not shy about shooting.
Rangers (Win Market): Rangers have racked up 15 or more shots in all ten of their league matches this season, and that sort of pressure tends to tell eventually.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 13/4 and is as short as 2/1 elsewhere.
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Hearts vs Rangers Talking Points
McInnes has admitted to a sense of guilt over his summer exit and expects a hostile reception from the home support, so the noise will be loud from the first whistle. Vrancken has told his players to block all of that out, pointing to a different system and lineup from last season. The subplot runs deeper, as Lawrence Shankland and Cammy Devlin both swapped Tynecastle for Ibrox, yet Shankland is injured and Devlin is a doubt. For us, all that emotion points to a stretched, open game, which is why our Hearts vs Rangers best bets lean towards goals at both ends.
Hearts vs Rangers Predictions FAQs
When is Hearts vs Rangers kicking off?
Hearts vs Rangers kicks off on Wednesday 28 October 2026 at 20:00 UK time.
Where is Hearts vs Rangers being played?
Hearts vs Rangers is being played at Tynecastle Park.
Where can I watch Hearts vs Rangers?
Sky Sports Football is listed as the broadcaster for Hearts vs Rangers.
What competition is Hearts vs Rangers in?
Hearts vs Rangers is a Scottish Premiership match.
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