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Heart Of Midlothian v Rangers: 28 October 2026 · 20:00 at Tynecastle Park (Edinburgh). We have Rangers (51%) down as favourites. Scroll down for the tip, the chances of each outcome, absences and our breakdown of the game.
Heart Of Midlothian vs Rangers: analysis of the match
What our tip is based on
- Table. Heart Of Midlothian are 3rd in the table, on 20 points after 11 matches (6W 2D 3L), and Rangers are 2nd, on 24 points (7W 3D 1L).
- Attack and defence. On average Heart Of Midlothian score 2.2 goals a match in the competition and concede 1.5; for Rangers the figures are 1.7 scored and 0.7 conceded.
- Form in the competition. Heart Of Midlothian: 6W 1D 3L, goals 22–15; Rangers: 7W 2D 1L, goals 17–7.
- Head to head. From 52 meetings: 11 wins for Heart Of Midlothian, 32 wins for Rangers and 9 draws, with the goals at 48–103.
What to expect
For us, Rangers are the more likely winners. We estimate a 1–2 score, roughly 3 goals in all, with 1–1 (10.8%) the most probable single result. Goals at both ends are likely in an open game.
In the goals market we pick Under 3.5 goals (odds 1.54), and we rate it at 62%. Our numbers give both teams scoring a 60% chance and more than 2.5 goals a 59% chance.
Prediction summary
- Meetings: 52; Heart Of Midlothian 11 wins, 9 draws, Rangers 32 wins.
- An average of 2.9 goals per meeting between these teams.
- In the competition, goals scored–conceded: Heart Of Midlothian 22–15, Rangers 17–7.
- Expected: roughly 3 goals; over 2.5 goals: 59%.
- Out: Heart Of Midlothian 0, Rangers 0.
Alternative tip: BTTS – yes
Alternative tip: BTTS – yes (probability 60%, best price 1.57). With roughly 3 goals expected, it fits the picture.
Absences
Absent for Heart Of Midlothian: no absences. Absent for Rangers: no absences. Team news may change, so check it again before kick-off.
Heart Of Midlothian vs Rangers: compare the odds
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best price | 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 from several bookmakers, combined and updated 28/10/26, 18:00. They are for guidance and can differ at any one operator. Margin, on average: 5.8%.
At a glance
- 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?
Our estimate uses odds from several bookmakers after removing the margin. It does not guarantee any result.
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Heart Of Midlothian vs Rangers: team news and absences
Heart Of Midlothian
- No reported absences
Rangers
- No reported absences
Changes are possible before kick-off.
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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Form in the competition
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Questions and answers
What do we tip 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?
We estimate: Heart Of Midlothian win 24%, draw 25%, Rangers win 51%.
Where and when is the game being played?
Date: 28 October 2026, kick-off: 20:00, venue: Tynecastle Park, Edinburgh.
Who will be missing?
Heart Of Midlothian: no absences. Rangers: no absences. Changes are possible before kick-off.
Will the match produce over 2.5 goals?
We estimate over 2.5 goals at 59% (odds 1.63); for fewer than 2.5 the figure is 41% (odds 2.37).
Will both teams score?
By our estimate, both teams score with a probability of 60% (odds 1.57).
Which correct score is the likeliest?
We rate 1–1 as most likely (10.8%), then 1–2 (9.7%) and 0–1 (9.0%).
What are your predictions based on?
We start from the prices of several bookmakers, remove their margin and average them to get probabilities; a Poisson distribution then gives us the expected goals and the most probable scores. Form, head to head and absences appear on the page as extra context. We publish predictions purely as information, and none of them promises a winning outcome.
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