Rangers FC vs Heart of Midlothian FC, Premier League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Rangers FC vs Heart of Midlothian FC — Premier League at Ibrox Stadium.
- Rangers FC 2 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
- Heart of Midlothian FC 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee John Beaton
- Assistant 1 David McGeachie
- Assistant 2 David Roome
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Oct | AC Sparta Praha | A | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Oct | Hibernian FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 08 Oct | St. Mirren FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 05 Oct | Aris Limassol | A | 1–2 | L |
| 30 Sep | Aberdeen FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct | Rangers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Oct | Celtic FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 07 Oct | Hibernian FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 30 Sep | Ross County FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Sep | St. Mirren FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Sep | Aberdeen FC | H | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Rangers FC | Heart of Midlothian FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #4 |
| 1 | Points | 3 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 0 / 1 / 1 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 1 |
| 2 | Scored | 5 |
| 3 | Conceded | 2 |
| -1 | GD | +3 |
| 0.50 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 0% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
56%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (25 games)
H2H (25 games)
72%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Rangers FC this season
Rangers FC this season
50%
Clean Sheets
Heart of Midlothian FC this season
Heart of Midlothian FC this season
Rangers FC are 9th (1 pts). Heart of Midlothian FC are 4th (3 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Rangers FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Heart of Midlothian FC
0-15
2/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Rangers FC and Heart of Midlothian FC get this one started.
- 5' Heart of Midlothian FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Lawrence Shankland on 5.
- 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Rangers FC and Heart of Midlothian FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 15' That is a card for Heart of Midlothian FC. Odel Offiah will be fuming at that decision.
- 20' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 25' It is a cagey affair so far. Rangers FC in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past Heart of Midlothian FC's compact 3-5-2.
- 30' 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 Kenneth Vargas suffering a number of foals already.
- 31' The referee has no hesitation. John Lundstram is booked for Rangers FC — card on 31.
- 36' Rangers FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 39' The whistle greets Odel Offiah as he departs to be replaced by Stephen Kingsley.
- 44' A quiet spell here at Ibrox Stadium. Heart of Midlothian FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 46' A change in the Rangers FC ranks — Cyriel Dessers exits the field as Danilo enters on 46.
- 51' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 56' Todd Cantwell has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 39 cards already picked up this season.
- 61' Cameron Devlin is replacing Beni Baningime for the Heart of Midlothian FC side.
- 64' Nicolas Raskin makes way for Scott Wright at the 64 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rangers FC.
- 69' The travelling Heart of Midlothian FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 73' That is a card for Heart of Midlothian FC. Alex Cochrane will be fuming at that decision.
- 76' Ross McCausland gets the nod from Rangers FC. He replaces Todd Cantwell and will look to change the dynamic.
- 78' Peter Haring gets the nod from Heart of Midlothian FC. He replaces Calem Nieuwenhof and will look to change the dynamic.
- 79' Andy Halliday is replacing Toby Sibbick for the Heart of Midlothian FC side.
- 83' Rangers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ryan Jack is hanging Sam Lammers on the field on 83 minute.
- 88' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 89' That looks like a foul for a card for Peter Haring.
- 90' GOAL! James Tavernier fires home to make it 1-1!
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Alan Forrest on 90.
- Another three points for Rangers FC.
Lineups
Rangers FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1
-
13
Todd Cantwell ↓ Ross McCausland 76'
- 26
- 4
-
9
Cyriel Dessers ↓ Danilo 46'
-
14
Sam Lammers ↓ Ryan Jack 83'
- 6
- 2
-
43
Nicolas Raskin ↓ Scott Wright 64'
- 3
- 19
Bench
- 20
-
23
Scott Wright ↑ 64'
- 5
-
8
Ryan Jack ↑ 83'
- 28
-
99
Danilo ↑ 46'
- 15
- 44
-
54
Ross McCausland ↑ 76'
Coach
Philippe Clement
Heart of Midlothian FC Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
-
21
Toby Sibbick ↓ Andy Halliday 79'
-
6
Beni Baningime ↓ Cameron Devlin 61'
- 2
-
7
Jorge Grant ↓ Alan Forrest 61'
- 15
- 28
- 9
- 19
-
8
Calem Nieuwenhof ↓ Peter Haring 78'
-
29
Odel Offiah ↓ Stephen Kingsley 39'
- 77
Bench
- 10
- 12
-
3
Stephen Kingsley ↑ 39'
-
14
Cameron Devlin ↑ 61'
-
5
Peter Haring ↑ 78'
- 11
-
17
Alan Forrest ↑ 61'
- 22
-
16
Andy Halliday ↑ 79'
Coach
Steven Naismith
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Alfredo Morelos | 10 |
| Lawrence Shankland | 5 |
| Ryan Kent | 4 |
| Scott Arfield | 3 |
| Cyriel Dessers | 3 |
| Malik Tillman | 3 |
| Greg Stewart | 2 |
| Antonio-Mirko Colak | 2 |
Head to Head
Rangers FC Form
Heart of Midlothian FC Form
2023-10-29
Rangers FC
2–1
Heart of Midlothian FC
L
2023-10-22
Heart of Midlothian FC
1–4
Celtic FC
L
2023-10-07
Heart of Midlothian FC
2–2
Hibernian FC
D
2023-09-30
Ross County FC
0–1
Heart of Midlothian FC
W
2023-09-23
St. Mirren FC
1–0
Heart of Midlothian FC
L
2023-09-16
Heart of Midlothian FC
2–0
Aberdeen FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.47
Rangers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.69
Heart of Midlothian FC xG
I would bet for:
Rangers FC or Heart of Midlothian FC 76% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rangers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.16
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
Rangers FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Heart of Midlothian FC
58%
Rangers FC or Heart of Midlothian FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Heart of Midlothian FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.5%
1 – 2
8.6%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
6.3%
0 – 2
6%
0 – 0
5.9%
1 – 0
5.5%
1 – 3
4.8%
2 – 0
4.6%
3 – 1
3.6%
2 – 3
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Rangers FC
| Handicap | Rangers FC covers | Push | Heart of Midlothian FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 17% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +1 | 58% | 20% | 22% |
| +1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +2 | 78% | 13% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Heart of Midlothian FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.