Rangers vs Hearts: match statistics
Hearts lead the table with 17 wins and occupy first place, while Rangers are right behind them in second position with 14 victories. Both teams show identical form in their last 5 matches (1.6 points per game) and the same average goals scored at home/away (1.69). Rangers boast higher possession at home (62% vs 53%), but Hearts feature superior shooting accuracy (13% vs 9%). Both sides have a similar clean sheet percentage (46%) and an almost identical goal difference (Rangers +13 at home, Hearts +11 away). The form of Rangers' last 5 home matches (ddldw) and Hearts' last 5 away matches (wwwwd) suggests evenly matched strength between both teams. Taking all statistics into account, I predict a minimal advantage for the hosts, but a draw is equally probable in this evenly matched clash of the leaders.
Rangers vs Hearts: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Rangers played against Hearts in Premiership (Scotland). The game was played on February 15, 2026. Final score: 4:2.
Recent form
Rangers has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. Hearts has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Rangers scores 1.65 goals per game and allows 0.73. Hearts scores 1.85 and allows 0.77. Games in this league average 2.63 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 54% of Rangers's games and 42% of Hearts's. The Over 2.5 rates are 46% and 50%, compared with league averages of 48% for BTTS and 49% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Rangers has the higher season xG average, 1.81 to 1.64 per game. Rangers takes 16.0 shots per game, while Hearts takes 14.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Rangers leads at halftime in 50% of its games and scores 0.96 goals per game after halftime. Hearts leads at halftime in 42% and scores 1.12 after halftime.
When the teams score
Rangers's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (13 goals). For Hearts, it is minutes 76-90+ (12 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premiership games average 2.63 goals. Both teams score in 48% of games, and 49% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Hearts lead the table with 17 wins and occupy first place, while Rangers are right behind them in second position with 14 victories. Both teams show identical form in their last 5 matches (1.6 points per game) and the same average goals scored at home/away (1.69). Rangers boast higher possession at home (62% vs 53%), but Hearts feature superior shooting accuracy (13% vs 9%). Both sides have a similar clean sheet percentage (46%) and an almost identical goal difference (Rangers +13 at home, Hearts +11 away). The form of Rangers' last 5 home matches (ddldw) and Hearts' last 5 away matches (wwwwd) suggests evenly matched strength between both teams. Taking all statistics into account, I predict a minimal advantage for the hosts, but a draw is equally probable in this evenly matched clash of the leaders.
View the statistical overviewStats by half
Game stats
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
| Rangers | Hearts | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.36 |
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 10% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / game - Rangers · 2 pts / game - Hearts
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 12% better for: goals scored per game.
1.65 goals / game - Rangers · 1.85 goals / game - Hearts
Rangers is 5% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.73 goals / game - Rangers · 0.77 goals / game - Hearts
Rangers scores in 85% of games (22 of 26 meczów), while Hearts keeps a clean sheet in 50% (13 of 26 meczów).
Hearts scores in 88% of games (23 of 26 meczów), while Rangers keeps a clean sheet in 42% (11 of 26 meczów).
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 - Rangers
Over / Under - Hearts
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.
Rangers is 14% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.85 pts / game - Rangers · 1.62 pts / game - Hearts
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Rangers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 54%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Hearts - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 42% of games and wins 65%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +4 |
* 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 76-90 (13 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - 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
Rangers
Hearts
* 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
| Rangers | Liga | Hearts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.38 | 2.63 | • 2.62 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 54% | 48% | ▼ 42% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 46% | 49% | • 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 42% | 30% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 77% | 74% | ▲ 77% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 77% | 79% | ▲ 81% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Rangers's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses against Hearts. Games average 2.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Rangers vs Hearts?
The Premiership match finished Rangers 4:2 Hearts. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Rangers and Hearts?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Rangers won 0, Hearts won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Rangers vs Hearts?
Rangers score 1.65 goals per game on average and Hearts 1.85. The Premiership average is 2.63 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 54% of Rangers's matches and 42% of Hearts's.
What form are Rangers and Hearts in?
Over the last 5 games Rangers have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Hearts 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Rangers vs Hearts?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Rangers vs Hearts: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.