Hearts vs Rangers: match statistics
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Hearts vs Rangers: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Hearts plays Rangers in Premiership (Scotland). The game is scheduled for October 28, 2026. Venue: Tynecastle Park.
Recent form
Hearts has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Rangers has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Hearts scores 2.20 goals per game and allows 1.50. Rangers scores 1.70 and allows 0.70. Games in this league average 2.82 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 70% of Hearts's games and 50% of Rangers's. The Over 2.5 rates are 80% and 50%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 58% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Rangers has the higher season xG average, 2.22 to 1.75 per game. Hearts takes 16.1 shots per game, while Rangers takes 20.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Hearts leads at halftime in 60% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Rangers leads at halftime in 40% and scores 0.90 after halftime.
When the teams score
Hearts's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (5 goals). For Rangers, it is minutes 76-90+ (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premiership games average 2.82 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games, and 58% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 3 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 75% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Hearts | Rangers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.42 | 0.25 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Rangers is 86% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Hearts · 2.6 pts / game - Rangers
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Hearts is 29% better for: goals scored per game.
2.2 goals / game - Hearts · 1.7 goals / game - Rangers
Rangers is 114% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.5 goals / game - Hearts · 0.7 goals / game - Rangers
Hearts scores in 100% of games (10 of 10 games), while Rangers keeps a clean sheet in 50% (5 of 10 games).
Rangers scores in 100% of games (10 of 10 games), while Hearts keeps a clean sheet in 30% (3 of 10 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Hearts
Over / Under - Rangers
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Hearts is 19% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.9 pts / game - Hearts · 1.6 pts / game - Rangers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Hearts - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 60% of games and wins 60%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Rangers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 70%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 2.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (4 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Hearts
Rangers
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premiership).
Teams vs league
| Hearts | Liga | Rangers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.70 | 2.82 | ▼ 2.40 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 70% | 55% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 80% | 58% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 30% | 24% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 85% | ▼ 80% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 77% | ▲ 80% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Hearts's perspective: 3 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Rangers. Games average 3.50 goals, and both teams scored in 75% of them.
FAQ
When do Hearts and Rangers play?
Hearts face Rangers on October 28, 2026 in Premiership at Tynecastle Park. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Hearts and Rangers?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Hearts won 3, Rangers won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 75% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Hearts vs Rangers?
Hearts score 2.20 goals per game on average and Rangers 1.70. The Premiership average is 2.82 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 58% of games. Both teams score in 70% of Hearts's matches and 50% of Rangers's.
What form are Hearts and Rangers in?
Over the last 5 games Hearts have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Rangers 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Hearts vs Rangers?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Hearts vs Rangers: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.