- Rangers have won three, drawn one and lost one of their last five matches in all competitions, beating Kilmarnock 5-1 last time out and Queen’s Park 8-0 prior to that.
- Hearts have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five fixtures, beating Hibernian 1-0 last time out.
- Rangers are on a two-game winning streak and have won their last three home matches.
Hearts hold top spot, but Gers are breathing down their necks
Hearts Of Midlothian are top of the Premiership 2025-2026 table with 57 points from 26 games, but Rangers are just six points behind in second with a game in hand after picking up 51 points from 25 matches. The Gers are on a winning streak and could close the gap in Sunday’s game, despite Hearts’ recent recovery. Our Glasgow Rangers FC vs Hearts Of Midlothian FC prediction will look closely at the implications of this fixture on the title race.
The Jam Tarts got their Premiership comeback underway with a hard-fought 1-0 win at home to Hibernian last weekend, having lost 1-0 to Saint Mirren on their previous road trip. Rangers, meanwhile, recorded a 5-1 win over Kilmarnock, and are on a two-match winning streak.
Hearts won the last meeting between the clubs 2-1 at home seven weeks ago and have split their results on their two previous trips, picking up one win and one defeat. Rangers have a strong home record this season, winning eight, drawing four and losing just one in the Premiership, scoring 22 goals in 13 games. For this Glasgow Rangers FC vs Hearts Of Midlothian FC preview, the focus is on how the Gers' home form may influence the outcome.
High-scoring match anticipated at Ibrox
Danny Röhl’s impact at Rangers has been immediate since he took over in October 2025, with the former Heidenheim coach introducing a tactical system that is both flexible and modern. This Glasgow Rangers FC vs Hearts Of Midlothian FC prediction considers Röhl’s system, involving a lot of player rotation to adapt to different opponents or stages of a game.
They build up possession in wide areas, use full backs to create width, press to win the ball back high up the field and are lethal on set pieces. Hearts, on the other hand, are a lot more rigid, with Derek McInnes, who took over in May 2025, deploying a high-pressing 4-4-2 system and encouraging his players to play direct and win duels up front.
Lawrence Shankland is Hearts’ leading marksman with 11 goals in 21 Premiership appearances, a rate of just under one goal every two games. He is a constant threat to opposition goalkeepers and is supported by a strong supporting cast. James Tavernier has seven in 24 Premiership games, and his most recent five have come in the last five matches.
Rangers can edge a close and tense clash
Hearts have been impressive on the road this term, winning eight, drawing two and losing just three of their 13 Premiership games away from home, scoring 22 goals. But Rangers will surely have them under pressure for the whole game on Sunday and should edge a tight and tense game in what could be a title decider for both clubs. The Glasgow Rangers FC vs Hearts Of Midlothian FC betting tips suggest a close contest based on the away form of Hearts.
At Ibrox, Rangers have conceded an average of 0.5 goals per game to Hearts over the previous five head-to-head meetings, while the Jam Tarts have averaged 1.0 goals per away game in the same period. This is a evenly matched game with a chance for both teams to score (1.8) and over 2.5 goals (2.0) as both sides are in high-scoring form.
Rangers are just under evens at 1.9, while Hearts are 4.1 and the draw is 3.35, but we’ll take the hosts to edge a high-scoring game with their momentum and home advantage in their favour.
