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On 28 October 2026 · 20:00 at Tynecastle Park (Edinburgh), Heart Of Midlothian take on Rangers. We make Rangers (51%) the favourites. Our tip, the probabilities of each outcome, absences and our analysis follow below.
Wins: Rangers win. Loses: a draw, Rangers lose.
Heart Of Midlothian vs Rangers: our analysis
Why we chose this tip
- Table. Heart Of Midlothian lie 3rd, having collected 20 points after 11 matches (6W 2D 3L); Rangers lie 2nd, having collected 24 points (7W 3D 1L).
- Attack and defence. Per game in this competition, Heart Of Midlothian average 2.2 goals for and 1.5 against, compared with 1.7 for and 0.7 against for Rangers.
- Form in the competition. Heart Of Midlothian: 6W 1D 3L, goals 22–15; Rangers: 7W 2D 1L, goals 17–7.
- Head to head. In 52 previous meetings, Heart Of Midlothian have taken 11 wins to Rangers's 32 wins, plus 9 draws; the goal tally stands at 48–103.
What to expect
In our view Rangers hold the advantage. We project a 1–2 scoreline, around 3 goals altogether, and the single likeliest outcome is 1–1 (10.8%). This one should be open, with chances at both ends.
On goals we go for Under 3.5 goals (odds 1.54), which we give a 62% chance. In our view both teams score with a probability of 60%, and over 2.5 goals with a probability of 59%.
The prediction at a glance
- Meetings: 52; Heart Of Midlothian 11 wins, 9 draws, Rangers 32 wins.
- Head to head meetings have produced 2.9 goals a game on average.
- Scored and conceded in this competition: Heart Of Midlothian 22–15, Rangers 17–7.
- Our projection is around 3 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 59%.
- Unavailable: Heart Of Midlothian 0, Rangers 0.
Alternative tip: Both teams to score: yes
Another angle: Both teams to score: yes (probability 60%, top price 1.57). A projection of around 3 goals supports it.
Absences
Unavailable for Heart Of Midlothian: no absences. Rangers will be without: no absences. Team news can change, so take another look before the game.
Heart Of Midlothian vs Rangers: bookmaker odds side by side
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top price available | 3.99 | 3.91 | 1.89 |
| Market average | 3.87 | 3.79 | 1.87 |
| Lowest odds | 3.72 | 3.72 | 1.85 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.20 | 1.18 | 79.6% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.63 | 1.61 | 59.0% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 2.37 | 2.32 | 41.0% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 2.59 | 2.47 | 38.0% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.57 | 1.55 | 59.7% |
| BTTS – no | 2.33 | 2.29 | 40.3% |
Prices gathered from several bookmakers and refreshed 28/10/26, 18:00. Use them as a guide: what a particular operator offers can be different. Margin on average: 5.8%.
The key facts
- Likely result: Heart Of Midlothian 1–1 Rangers, roughly 3 goals in total.
- Table: Heart Of Midlothian 3rd (20 points), Rangers 2nd (24 points).
- Form in the competition: Heart Of Midlothian 6W 1D 3L (22:15), Rangers 7W 2D 1L (17:7).
- H2H: 52 matches: Heart Of Midlothian 11W 9D 32L, goals 48–103.
- Absences: Heart Of Midlothian 0, Rangers 0.
Who will win Heart Of Midlothian vs Rangers?
We work out this estimate from the odds of several bookmakers once their margin has been removed. No outcome is ever certain.
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Heart Of Midlothian vs Rangers: injuries and missing players
Heart Of Midlothian
- No reported absences
Rangers
- No reported absences
Team news can still change before the game.
Standings and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Celtic | 12 | 9-1-2 | 27:10 | 28 |
| 2 | Rangers | 11 | 7-3-1 | 19:9 | 24 |
| 3 | Heart Of Midlothian | 11 | 6-2-3 | 24:17 | 20 |
| 4 |  Falkirk | 12 | 5-3-4 | 15:12 | 18 |
| 5 |  Dundee | 11 | 5-2-4 | 17:13 | 17 |
| 6 |  Dundee United | 11 | 4-4-3 | 16:16 | 16 |
| 7 |  ST Johnstone | 12 | 3-5-4 | 15:19 | 14 |
| 8 |  ST Mirren | 12 | 4-2-6 | 12:20 | 14 |
| 9 |  Motherwell | 12 | 3-3-6 | 14:20 | 12 |
| 10 |  Aberdeen | 11 | 3-2-6 | 12:14 | 11 |
| 11 |  Kilmarnock | 12 | 2-3-7 | 13:28 | 9 |
| 12 |  Hibernian | 11 | 2-2-7 | 11:17 | 8 |
Recent matches
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Heart Of Midlothian vs Rangers: last matches of both teams
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Team comparison
All figures are drawn from the games played so far this season, which is still a limited sample.
Form in the competition
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Questions and answers
Which tip do we give for Heart Of Midlothian vs Rangers?
Rangers -0.5 (Asian handicap) (1.90); Under 3.5 goals (1.54).
Who will win Heart Of Midlothian vs Rangers?
Our estimate gives Heart Of Midlothian a 24% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Rangers 51%.
What is the date, time and venue of the game?
Kick-off is on 28 October 2026 at 20:00, venue Tynecastle Park, Edinburgh.
Who will be missing?
Heart Of Midlothian: no absences. Rangers: no absences. Team news can still change before kick-off.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in this game?
We put over 2.5 goals at 59% (odds 1.63) and under 2.5 goals at 41% (odds 2.37).
Will both teams score?
We put the chance of both teams finding the net at 60% (odds 1.57).
What correct score do we see as likeliest?
Top of our list is 1–1 (10.8%), then 1–2 (9.7%) and 0–1 (9.0%).
How do you put your predictions together?
Our starting point is the odds of several bookmakers: we take out the margin, average what is left and turn it into probabilities, then a Poisson model gives the expected goals and the likeliest scorelines. Form, head to head and absences are shown on the page as background. The predictions are meant as information and offer no guarantee of winning.
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