Hearts vs Rangers prediction: facts, line-ups and head-to-head – May 4, 2026
In the standout fixture of Matchday 35 of the Scottish Premiership, Hearts and Rangers will face off in a direct showdown. The match will take place on Monday, May 4, with kick-off at 18:30 CET, and here is a betting tip for this encounter.
Hearts vs Rangers: match facts and head-to-head
- Hearts are unbeaten in four consecutive matches: one draw and three wins.
- Hearts have scored in four straight matches.
- At home, Hearts have won their last five matches and are unbeaten in six.
- Rangers have won four of their previous five matches.
- Away from home, Rangers are unbeaten in five matches: three draws and two wins.
- Rangers boast the best attack in the Premiership – 68 goals scored.
- Hearts have won 43% of their matches this season with a clean sheet, Rangers – 27%.
- Rangers have lost just 10% of their matches this season without scoring, Hearts – 9%.
- The most recent head-to-head meeting ended in a 4–2 victory for Rangers.
Hearts vs Rangers: match preview
This fixture is crucial in the race for the Scottish Premiership title. The teams are close in the table, and with only three rounds remaining, both sides are under pressure to deliver results.
Hearts currently sit top of the Premiership standings. After 34 matches, they have collected 73 points and lead Celtic on tiebreakers. However, Hearts have a game in hand—against Rangers—and a win here would open up a three-point gap. Still, everything could come down to the final round, when Hearts travel to face Celtic, so maintaining a points cushion is essential.
Rangers sit just below in third place with 69 points from 34 matches. They are four points behind both first and second place. Even with a win, Rangers would not overtake their rivals but would cut the gap to just one point. They also have a decisive head-to-head clash against Celtic to come, making these fixtures absolutely pivotal in the title race.
Probable line-ups
- Hearts: Schwolow; Steinwender, Halkett, Findlay, Kingsley; Kerjota, Baningime, Leonard, Kyziridis; Shankland, Braga
- Rangers: Butland; Tavernier, Djiga, Fernandez, Meghoma; Raskin, Chukwuani; Gassama, Aasgaard, Moore; Chermiti
Prediction
A hugely important match that promises intensity and high-quality football. It should deliver goals, and the suggested bet is both teams to score in this encounter.
