Rangers vs Hearts Prediction: A must win contest for league leaders Rangers

The Rangers, currently at the top of the league, will host Hearts, who are in third place, at Ibrox Stadium in the 27th round of the Scottish Premiership. Both teams have shown remarkable consistency in the league so far, making this upcoming match highly anticipated with a positive outlook from both sides. Let's conduct a thorough analysis of the match and explore potential betting opportunities.

Rangers will aim to replicate their previous success with a 0-3 victory in the Premiership against St Johnstone. In that game, Rangers maintained 61% possession and registered 15 shots at goal, with 5 on target. Mohamed Diomande (37') and James Tavernier (79', 87') were the goalscorers for Rangers, while St Johnstone managed only 4 shots at goal, none of which were on target. Rangers have been consistently prolific in goal-scoring, finding the net in each of their last 6 matches and accumulating a total of 14 goals, while conceding only 2.

Reviewing their recent form, Rangers have not suffered a league defeat against Hearts in their last 10 matches. Additionally, they remain undefeated in their last 9 home league matches.

Hearts comes into this match on the back of a winning streak, having secured victories in all their recent matches. They will aim to maintain this positive momentum. In their recent encounters, Hearts emerged victorious against Aberdeen, Dundee, St. Johnstone, Airdrieonians, and Motherwell, accumulating a total of 15 goals over the course of their last 6 outings. Notably, Hearts managed to score in every one of these games, while their defenders conceded 5 goals.

Examining their historical results, Hearts has been unable to secure a win against Rangers in their last 14 away matches in the league. However, they have displayed resilience in their recent away performances, being undefeated in their last 5 away league matches. In away games, Hearts averaged 1.35 goals scored per match and conceded 0.85. The team received 56 yellow cards and 0 red cards, with a total of 294 fouls committed. Hearts maintains an average team rating of 6.91 per match.

Both teams have showcased strong performances in both attack and defense throughout this season, and considering their recent form, I anticipate an open and competitive match. However, the urgency is greater for Rangers, as they cannot afford to drop points at this stage. While Hearts seem secure in their third-place position, Rangers, being at home, are likely to push for a victory. I foresee a match with goals from both sides, ultimately resulting in Rangers securing all three points.