Rangers FC vs Heart of Midlothian FC, Premier League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Rangers FC vs Heart of Midlothian FC — Premier League .
- Rangers FC 33 games · 69 pts (2026/27)
- Heart of Midlothian FC 33 games · 70 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee John Beaton
- Referee Dougie Potter
- Referee Frank Connor
- Referee Euan Anderson
3 games this season
🟨 2.3/game
⚽ 11.3 goals/game
🟥 2 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 33 | 70 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 33 | 69 |
| 3 | Celtic FC | 33 | 67 |
| 4 | Motherwell FC | 33 | 54 |
| 5 | Hibernian FC | 33 | 51 |
| 6 | Falkirk FC | 33 | 46 |
| 7 | Dundee United FC | 33 | 40 |
| 8 | Aberdeen FC | 33 | 33 |
| 9 | Dundee FC | 33 | 33 |
| 10 | St. Mirren FC | 33 | 30 |
| 11 | Kilmarnock FC | 33 | 28 |
| 12 | Livingston FC | 33 | 16 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Oct | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 04 Oct | SK Rapid Wien | H | 3–1 | W |
| 30 Sep | Livingston FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Sep | St. Johnstone FC | H | 5–1 | W |
| 20 Sep | Villarreal CF | A | 2–2 | D |
| 15 Sep | Dundee FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Oct | Rangers FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 29 Sep | St. Johnstone FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Sep | Livingston FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Sep | Motherwell FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Sep | St. Mirren FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 25 Aug | Kilmarnock FC | A | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Rangers FC | Heart of Midlothian FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #1 |
| 69 | Points | 70 |
| 33 | Played | 33 |
| 19 / 12 / 2 | W / D / L | 21 / 7 / 5 |
| 66 | Scored | 58 |
| 31 | Conceded | 28 |
| +35 | GD | +30 |
| 2.09 | PPG | 2.12 |
| 58% | Win % | 64% |
Key Stats
56%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (25 games)
H2H (25 games)
72%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Rangers FC are 2nd (69 pts). Heart of Midlothian FC are 1st (70 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. Rangers FC host Heart of Midlothian FC — let the battle begin!
- 3' A stunning finish from Ryan Kent — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 8' 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 James Tavernier suffering a number of foals already.
- 13' Magnificent from Alfredo Morelos! That is 103 goals in 402 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 15' Controversy at the stadium! Michael Smith argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 20' With 0 assists to his name this season, John Souttar is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Rangers FC.
- 24' A meaty challenge results in booking for Joe Worrall on 24.
- 27' Controversy at the stadium! James Dunne argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 32' Scott Arfield does the damage! The net is bulging and Rangers FC surge ahead!
- 37' Over 37 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 40' That is a Yellow card for Rangers FC. Scott Arfield will be fuming at that decision.
- 43' The referee calls foul for Demetri Mitchell. He receives a Yellow card.
- 48' A quiet spell here at . Rangers FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 53' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 55' The referee does not hesitate — a Red card for Michael Smith on 55 minutes.
- 57' Clevid Dikamona is replacing Steven MacLean for the Heart of Midlothian FC side.
- 62' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Rangers FC and Heart of Midlothian FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 66' Another change for Rangers FC made on 66 minute. Ovie Ejaria leaves to be changed by Ryan Jack.
- 67' James Dunne makes no mistake. The score reads 3-1 and Heart of Midlothian FC are in front.
- 72' Rangers FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Heart of Midlothian FC's shape.
- 73' Heart of Midlothian FC ring the changes. Olly Lee has done his job and it is now time for Ben Garuccio to step up.
- 78' Heart of Midlothian FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 79' Craig Wighton gets the nod from Heart of Midlothian FC. He replaces Demetri Mitchell and will look to change the dynamic.
- 84' A tactical swap from Rangers FC — Andrew Halliday on, Scott Arfield off on 84 minutes.
- 87' Fresh legs for Rangers FC! Kyle Lafferty comes on to replace Candeias.
- The points are shared — Rangers FC 3-1 Heart of Midlothian FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Rangers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 15
-
10
Ovie Ejaria ↓ Ryan Jack 66'
- 14
-
37
Scott Arfield ↓ Andrew Halliday 84'
- 6
- 23
- 3
- 1
-
21
Candeias ↓ Kyle Lafferty 87'
- 2
Bench
- 19
-
11
Kyle Lafferty ↑ 87'
-
8
Ryan Jack ↑ 66'
- 13
- 17
-
16
Andrew Halliday ↑ 84'
- 40
Coach
Steven Gerrard
Heart of Midlothian FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
8
Olly Lee ↓ Ben Garuccio 73'
- 3
- 19
- 14
- 10
- 2
- 4
- 11
- 18
- 5
- 1
Bench
- 7
-
17
Ben Garuccio ↑ 73'
- 13
- 12
-
15
Craig Wighton ↑ 79'
- 38
-
28
Clevid Dikamona ↑ 57'
Coach
Craig Levein
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Alfredo Morelos | 10 |
| Lawrence Shankland | 5 |
| Ryan Kent | 4 |
| Scott Arfield | 3 |
| Cyriel Dessers | 3 |
| Malik Tillman | 3 |
| Todd Cantwell | 2 |
| Jermain Defoe | 2 |
Head to Head
Rangers FC Form
Heart of Midlothian FC Form
2018-10-07
Rangers FC
3–1
Heart of Midlothian FC
L
2018-09-29
Heart of Midlothian FC
2–1
St. Johnstone FC
W
2018-09-22
Heart of Midlothian FC
0–0
Livingston FC
D
2018-09-15
Motherwell FC
0–1
Heart of Midlothian FC
W
2018-09-01
Heart of Midlothian FC
4–1
St. Mirren FC
W
2018-08-25
Kilmarnock FC
0–1
Heart of Midlothian FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.12
Rangers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.07
Heart of Midlothian FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 61% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rangers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.19
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
Rangers FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Heart of Midlothian FC
42%
Rangers FC or Heart of Midlothian FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rangers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.2%
2 – 1
9.5%
2 – 0
9.2%
1 – 0
8.2%
3 – 1
Actual
3 – 0
6.3%
0 – 0
5.7%
2 – 2
5.1%
1 – 2
4.9%
0 – 1
3.7%
3 – 2
3.7%
4 – 1
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Rangers FC
| Handicap | Rangers FC covers | Push | Heart of Midlothian FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -2 | 19% | 18% | 62% |
| -1.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| -1 | 38% | 22% | 40% |
| -0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 11% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Heart of Midlothian FC keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.