Hearts vs. Rangers: Prediction, Team News & Lineups | Feb 16, 2025

Hearts welcome Rangers to Tynecastle Park in a crucial Scottish Premiership clash on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at 12:00 GMT. The home side are in strong form and looking to secure European football, while Rangers aim to recover from their shocking Scottish Cup exit.

Interesting Fact:

Rangers have won their last 14 league meetings with Hearts, with the Jambos’ last Premiership victory in this fixture coming in January 2020.

Team Analysis

Hearts

Hearts are enjoying one of their best runs of form in recent years, going unbeaten in 2025 across all competitions. Their impressive six-match undefeated streak has seen them climb to seventh in the league, just three points behind Aberdeen in the European qualification spots.

Since Neil Critchley’s arrival, the Jambos have developed a strong defensive foundation while maintaining a clinical edge in attack, scoring 14 goals in their last five matches. Their resilience was on display in the Scottish Cup against St Mirren, where they advanced on penalties.

Current Form:

• Last 5 matches: 4 wins, 1 draw
• Last match: 6-0 win vs Dundee (A)
• Key Players:
  • Lawrence Shankland – The forward has been pivotal in Hearts’ recent success, leading their attacking line.
  • Blair Spittal – A creative force in midfield with four goals to his name this season.
  • Zander Clark – The goalkeeper has kept three clean sheets in his last four league matches.

Injuries/Suspensions:

• Out: Craig Halkett (hamstring), Stephen Kingsley (hamstring), Frankie Kent (muscle)
• Home Form:
  • Played: 12
  • Wins: 5
  • Draws: 3
  • Losses: 4

Hearts have been a formidable force at home, losing just once in their last five league fixtures at Tynecastle Park.

Rangers

Rangers are under pressure after a shocking Scottish Cup defeat to Queen’s Park. Despite their dominant 4-0 win against Ross County in the league, they now trail Celtic by 13 points in the title race.

Philippe Clement’s men have been inconsistent on the road, picking up just four wins from 12 away league matches. Their struggles in away games have contributed significantly to the widening gap between them and league leaders Celtic.

Current Form:

• Last 5 matches: 4 wins, 1 draw
• Last match: 4-0 win vs Ross County (H)
• Key Players:
  • Hamza Igamane – Leading the club’s attack with nine goals this season.
  • Václav Černý – A consistent performer in midfield, also with nine goals.
  • James Tavernier – The full-back remains a key attacking outlet, but his missed penalty against Queen’s Park was a rare setback.

Injuries/Suspensions:

• Out: Dujon Sterling (foot), Neraysho Kasanwirjo (knee)
• Away Form:
  • Played: 12
  • Wins: 4
  • Draws: 4
  • Losses: 4

Rangers are unbeaten in their last four away games, but their last defeat on the road came against St. Mirren in December 2024.

Head-to-Head and Past Encounters

Rangers have dominated this fixture in recent years, with Hearts failing to beat them in their last 14 Premiership meetings.

Last 3 Matches:
✅ Rangers 1-0 Hearts – Nov 2024, Scottish Premiership
🤝 Hearts 0-0 Rangers – Aug 2024, Scottish Premiership
✅ Rangers 3-1 Hearts – Apr 2024, Scottish Premiership

Key Stats:

• Rangers have won 14 consecutive league matches against Hearts.
• The Jambos’ last league victory over Rangers came in January 2020.
• Rangers have outscored Hearts 33-8 across their last 14 meetings.

Prediction

⚽ Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts: Hearts 1-2 Rangers

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Rangers may be struggling for consistency, but they tend to step up in big matches. Hearts’ strong form at Tynecastle could make this a tight contest, but the visitors are expected to edge it.

Betting Tips

📌 Both Teams to Score: Yes

• Hearts have scored in each of their last five matches.
  📌 Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals
• Rangers’ last four league matches have featured three or more goals.
  📌 Anytime Goalscorer: James Tavernier
• The Rangers captain takes penalties and has a strong record against Hearts.
  📌 Half-Time Result: Draw (1-1)
• Rangers have conceded first in two of their last three away games.

Possible Lineups

Hearts (4-4-2):

Gordon; Penrice, McCart, Neilson, Forrester; Baningime, Devlin, Spittal, Drammeh; Kabangu, Shankland

Rangers (4-2-3-1):

Butland; Jefte, Nsiala, Souttar, Tavernier; Raskin, Diomande; Hagi, Bajrami, Cerny; Igamane

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