Heart Of Midlothian vs Rangers preview and prediction
The match
Heart Of Midlothian host Rangers in the Premiership on Monday 4 May, with kick-off at 17:30 (WAT) at Tynecastle Park. Heart Of Midlothian are 4th with 20 points from 12 games (in the top four), while Rangers sit 2nd on 27 points (in the top four).
Form guide
Heart Of Midlothian's last 3: DWL Most recently they drew with Livingston 2–2 away. They average 1.7 scored and 2.0 conceded.
Rangers's last 5: WWDDW Most recently they beat Falkirk 6–3 away. On the road they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 3.0 per game.
Rangers arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.2 points a game against 1.3.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 15 February 2026, finished Rangers 4–2 Heart Of Midlothian.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.9 goals: 1.4 for Heart Of Midlothian and 1.5 for Rangers. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 55%, both teams to score at 63%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Heart Of Midlothian 36%, draw 23%, Rangers 41%.
Both teams to score: yes (63%) at 1.57.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 78% chance at odds of 1.22. Predicted score: Heart Of Midlothian 1–1 Rangers. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Heart Of Midlothian36%fair 2.75 · @2.70
Draw23%fair 4.43 · @3.55
Rangers41%fair 2.43 · @2.40
2.85Expected goals
1.37Heart Of Midlothian xG
1.48Rangers xG
63%Both score
55%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
1–29%
0–19%
2–18%
1–08%
0–26%
From our goals model: Heart Of Midlothian 1.4 – 1.5 Rangers expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Heart Of Midlothian vs Rangers?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 78% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Heart Of Midlothian vs Rangers?
On our numbers Heart Of Midlothian have a 36% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Rangers 41%.
How many goals will there be in Heart Of Midlothian vs Rangers?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 55% likely and both teams score 63% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Heart Of Midlothian vs Rangers?
Our predicted score is Heart Of Midlothian 1–1 Rangers, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Heart Of Midlothian vs Rangers?
Heart Of Midlothian vs Rangers (Premiership) kicks off on Monday 4 May 2026 at 17:30 (West Africa Time) at Tynecastle Park.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
