Hearts vs Rangers Predictions

Hearts vs Rangers predictions for this Scottish Premiership clash. Hearts face Rangers in the Scottish Premiership, aiming for European qualification. Rangers seek crucial points in the title race. A competitive clash is expected at Tynecastle. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.

Scottish Premiership | Feb 16, 2025 at 12pm UK at Tynecastle Park

Hearts vs Rangers Predictions

Can Hearts Take Advantage of Rangers’ Away Struggles?

• Hearts Have Yet to Lose in 2025
  • The Jambos have avoided defeat in all their matches this year, showing remarkable consistency under Neil Critchley.
• Rangers’ Defence Has Struggled Away from Home
  • The Gers have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last five away league games, conceding in every one.
• Tynecastle Has Been a Fortress for Hearts
  • They have won four of their last five home league matches, proving to be a difficult side to beat in front of their own fans.

Best Bet for Hearts vs Rangers

Tynecastle Park will be buzzing this weekend as Hearts prepare for one of their toughest tests of the season, with Rangers visiting in desperate need of a response after their shocking Scottish Cup exit. The Jambos have been in impressive form under Neil Critchley, putting together a run that has seen them avoid defeat in 2025 so far, and they will see this as a real opportunity to capitalise on Rangers’ vulnerabilities.

While Hearts have been steadily improving, Rangers have had a turbulent season. Their home form has been strong, but their away results have left them trailing behind Celtic in the title race. Philippe Clement’s side have struggled to maintain momentum on their travels, and their humiliating cup defeat to Queen’s Park only intensified the scrutiny on their manager. The pressure is mounting, and with speculation surrounding Clement’s future, anything less than a win here could push him closer to the exit door.

Hearts, in contrast, have been playing with confidence, and their performances at home have been particularly impressive. Their last six league matches have included four wins and two draws, with their defensive resilience playing a key role in their resurgence. If Rangers think they will stroll into Tynecastle and dominate, they might be in for a rude awakening.

Best Bet: Hearts/Draw Double Chance

At BettingTips4You, we pride ourselves on delivering a single, well-researched prediction per match. For this clash, Hearts/Draw Double Chance stands out as the best selection. Given Rangers’ struggles away from home and Hearts’ impressive form at Tynecastle, backing the hosts to avoid defeat offers strong value.

Rangers may have lost just one of their last 15 league games, but they have been far from convincing on their travels. Their away record is one of the main reasons they find themselves trailing Celtic, with points dropped at Motherwell, Dundee, and Hibernian proving costly. Hearts, on the other hand, have been excellent at home, winning four of their last five league matches at Tynecastle. Their ability to grind out results has been crucial, and with Rangers coming off a morale-sapping cup defeat, the Jambos will fancy their chances of at least a point.

Another key factor is Rangers’ defensive fragility away from home. They have failed to keep a clean sheet in any of their last five Premiership away matches, a statistic that will give Hearts confidence. The likes of Lawrence Shankland and Beni Baningime will be looking to exploit any defensive lapses, and given Rangers’ inconsistency, this could be the perfect storm for an upset.

BettingTips4You.com expert John Pentin puts it perfectly:
“Rangers have been a different side away from Ibrox, and Hearts’ form at Tynecastle makes them a serious threat. Given the circumstances, backing the hosts to avoid defeat is the smart play.“

With the momentum firmly on Hearts’ side and Rangers appearing rattled after their cup exit, this has all the makings of a tight contest. Hearts have the ability to frustrate Rangers, and a draw or home win seems the most likely outcome.

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Predicted Scoreline: Hearts 1-1 Rangers

This match has the makings of a closely fought battle, with Rangers desperate to respond after their recent setbacks but Hearts proving to be a tough side to break down. Given the defensive vulnerabilities of the visitors, the Jambos will likely find the net, but Rangers still possess enough attacking quality to avoid a complete collapse. A 1-1 draw seems a likely outcome, reflecting both Hearts’ resilience and Rangers’ inconsistency.

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