Hearts v Rangers: Prediction, Tips and Odds

Rangers suffered one of their worst defeats in recent years as they were beaten by Queen's Park in the Scottish Cup and they may struggle on a tough Scottish Premiership away trip to a Hearts team on the up, with both teams fancied to score.

The visitors have recorded just one away win in their last six road trips and it is hard to fancy them at odds-on as a result, particularly given the fact that they are facing a Jam Tarts side who are on an eight-game unbeaten run.

Hearts v Rangers betting tips and predictions

Both teams to score and over 2.5 goals - 21/20

Rangers have had a season of contrasts. The Light Blues have put in some impressive continental performances, progressing automatically to the last 16 of the Europa League after finishing in the top eight of the league phase.

However, domestically things have not been so rosy.

They were beaten by rivals Celtic in the League Cup final, came into this weekend 13 points behind the Hoops at the top of the table and have now been knocked out of the Scottish Cup by a mid-table Championship side.

Philippe Clement has come under intense pressure since the defeat to the Spiders, but the club seem to be sticking with their man for now.

This game looks like a tough challenge for the Gers too given they have been poor on the road in the league this season. They have taken 37 points at Ibrox this term and just 16 on their travels.

They face a Hearts team who are firmly on the up after winning four of their last five league games and scoring nine goals in their last two matches.

After a nightmare start to the season in which they took just nine points from their first 14 games, the hosts began the weekend just seven points off third spot in an extremely congested race for the European places in the Scottish top-flight.

As a result it is hard to fancy the away team at odds-on, particularly given the atmosphere that has surrounded the club since their defeat last weekend.

Both teams have scored and there have been over 2.5 goals in five of Rangers’ last six away games and a repeat of that looks likely in this clash.

They have the attacking talents to create moments of quality, but may struggle to keep out this Hearts side, particularly at set-pieces.

Hamza Igamane to score at anytime - 11/8

One of the bright sparks for Gers this season have been the performances of Hamza Igamane, who has netted 13 goals in 18 starts in the league and Europe.

The 22-year-old was linked with a move to a Premier League club in January and with his pace and trickery, it is not hard to see why.

Side with the Moroccan to add to his league tally with a goal at Tynecastle.

James Penrice to be shown a card - 2/1

James Penrice has been a key part of this Hearts team this season, only goalkeeper Craig Gordon has started more league games than the wing-back.

However, discipline has been a real issue for the 26-year-old, who has been booked nine times in 22 games.

Against the likes of Ianis Hagi, Nedim Bajrami and Igamane, he is fancied to pick up another caution.

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Hearts v Rangers odds

Hearts - 7/2
Draw - 11/4
Rangers - 8/11

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