Heart of Midlothian FC vs Rangers FC, Premier League 2025-26 CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND
Overview
Match Preview
Heart of Midlothian FC vs Rangers FC — Premier League at Tynecastle.
- Heart of Midlothian FC 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- Rangers FC 2 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee John Beaton
- Assistant 1 David McGeachie
- Assistant 2 Jonathan Bell (Scotland)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | St. Mirren FC | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Motherwell FC | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | Dundee FC | 2 | 3 |
| 6 | St. Johnstone FC | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | Hibernian FC | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | Aberdeen FC | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | Rangers FC | 2 | 1 |
| 10 | Falkirk FC | 2 | 1 |
| 11 | Dundee United FC | 2 | 1 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 May | Rangers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Apr | Hibernian FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Apr | Motherwell FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 05 Apr | Livingston FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 21 Mar | Dundee FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Mar | Kilmarnock FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 May | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Apr | Motherwell FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 12 Apr | Falkirk FC | A | 6–3 | W |
| 04 Apr | Dundee United FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 21 Mar | Aberdeen FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 15 Mar | St. Mirren FC | A | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Heart of Midlothian FC | Rangers FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Position | #9 |
| 3 | Points | 1 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 0 / 1 | W / D / L | 0 / 1 / 1 |
| 5 | Scored | 2 |
| 2 | Conceded | 3 |
| +3 | GD | -1 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 0.50 |
| 50% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
56%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (25 games)
H2H (25 games)
72%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
Heart of Midlothian FC this season
Heart of Midlothian FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Rangers FC this season
Rangers FC this season
Heart of Midlothian FC are 4th (3 pts). Rangers FC are 9th (1 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Heart of Midlothian FC
0-15
2/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Rangers FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Heart of Midlothian FC launch into their encounter with Rangers FC.
- 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Heart of Midlothian FC that had 305 games and scored 322 goals.
- 10' Jack Butland, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 15' With 0 assists to his name this season, Mikey Moore is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Rangers FC.
- 20' A quiet spell here at Tynecastle. Heart of Midlothian FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 23' Against the run of play, Dujon Sterling has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 28' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Danny Röhl will be considering his options from the bench.
- 33' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Stuart Findlay suffering a number of foals already.
- 37' Lawrence Shankland catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 37.
- 38' That is a card for Heart of Midlothian FC. Lawrence Shankland will be fuming at that decision.
- 43' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 48' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 48 minutes.
- 53' Heart of Midlothian FC are deployed in a 3-4-2-1 today, looking to exploit space against Rangers FC's 4-2-3-1 shape.
- 54' What a strike from Stephen Kingsley! The score is 1-1.
- 59' Both keepers have barely been tested. Heart of Midlothian FC and Rangers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 64' named a 3-4-2-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 69' It’s high time Derek McInnes made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 71' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Lawrence Shankland makes it 2-1.
- 72' That looks like a foul for a card for Mohammed Diomande.
- 73' Controversy at the stadium! Mohammed Diomande argues furiously but the card stands.
- 78' Supporters expect more eagerness from Tochi Chukwuani, as he is very good at scoring at Tynecastle with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 80' It’s gonna be a card for Emmanuel Fernandez.
- 85' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 90' Heart of Midlothian FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Rangers FC backline.
- Rangers FC will have plenty to reflect on. Heart of Midlothian FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Heart of Midlothian FC Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 6
- 3
- 25
- 19
- 4
- 9
- 49
- 15
- 89
- 10
- 99
Bench
- 2
- 30
- 17
- 5
- 16
- 23
- 29
- 11
- 74
Coach
Derek McInnes
Rangers FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1
- 21
- 2
- 43
- 7
- 42
- 10
- 37
- 9
- 24
- 47
Bench
- 3
- 31
- 18
- 8
- 11
- 23
- 28
- 25
- 20
Coach
Danny Röhl
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Alfredo Morelos | 10 |
| Lawrence Shankland | 5 |
| Ryan Kent | 4 |
| Scott Arfield | 3 |
| Cyriel Dessers | 3 |
| Malik Tillman | 3 |
| Fashion Sakala | 2 |
| Greg Stewart | 2 |
Head to Head
Heart of Midlothian FC Form
2026-05-04
Heart of Midlothian FC
2–1
Rangers FC
W
2026-04-26
Hibernian FC
1–2
Heart of Midlothian FC
W
2026-04-11
Heart of Midlothian FC
3–1
Motherwell FC
W
2026-04-05
Livingston FC
2–2
Heart of Midlothian FC
D
2026-03-21
Heart of Midlothian FC
1–0
Dundee FC
W
2026-03-14
Kilmarnock FC
1–0
Heart of Midlothian FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.52
Heart of Midlothian FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.25
Rangers FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 71% + Both teams to score 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Heart of Midlothian FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.77
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 3.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 4.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
Double Chance
Heart of Midlothian FC or Draw
82%
Draw or Rangers FC
39%
Heart of Midlothian FC or Rangers FC
80%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Rangers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
8.1%
2 – 0
7.4%
3 – 1
7.4%
3 – 0
6.1%
1 – 0
5.5%
2 – 2
5.5%
4 – 1
4.7%
3 – 2
4.6%
1 – 2
4.4%
4 – 0
3.8%
0 – 0
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Heart of Midlothian FC
| Handicap | Heart of Midlothian FC covers | Push | Rangers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -2 | 25% | 19% | 57% |
| -1.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| -1 | 43% | 21% | 36% |
| -0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +0.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +1 | 83% | 10% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Heart of Midlothian FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
9%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.