Hearts vs Rangers Prediction: A tough one atop the standings

Rangers, who are now in second place in the Scottish Premiership, will travel to Hearts in this round 16 Scottish Premiership match. Both teams will be looking to continue to put pressure on Celtic, who are now in the highest position in the league, as they come into this matchup on the heels of victories that they achieved over the weekend. 

Hearts will be looking to build on their recent success, following a 0-1 triumph over Kilmarnock in the Premiership. In that game, Hearts had 48% possession and attempted 11 shots on goal, with 1 on target. On the other hand, Kilmarnock registered 16 attempts on goal, with 2 on target. Will Dennis (18' Own goal) scored for Kilmarnock. Scoring hasn't been an issue for Hearts, as they have found the back of the net in every one of their last 6 matches, accumulating a total of 7 goals. However, they have conceded 6 goals during that period, and it remains to be seen whether this trend will continue in the upcoming match. Analyzing their recent form, it's worth noting that Hearts have faced challenges against Rangers, as they have not secured a victory in their last 9 league matches against them. On a positive note, Hearts remain undefeated in their last 2 league matches at home.

Rangers head into the upcoming game on the back of a 2-0 victory in the Premiership against St Mirren. In that match, Rangers maintained 69% possession and recorded 21 attempts on goal, with 6 on target. Abdallah Sima (45', 70') was the sole scorer for Rangers, while St Mirren managed 4 shots at goal, with 3 on target. Rangers' defense has shown reliability in recent performances, conceding only 4 goals in their last 6 fixtures combined. During this period, their attacking players have contributed with 9 goals. Examining their recent encounters, Rangers have displayed strength against Hearts when playing away from home, going undefeated in the last 4 league games. Additionally, Rangers maintain an undefeated record in their previous 6 away league matches.

When Rangers and Hearts have faced each other so far this season, Rangers have shown that they have the upper hand, and it is possible that this trend will continue in the middle of the week. The Gers are currently enjoying a terrific run of form, and it is quite possible that the confidence that they are playing with will be the deciding factor in the outcome of this match.