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
Key match information
Rangers played Hearts in Premiership (Scotland). The match was played on 15 February 2026. Final score: 4:2.
Current form
Rangers: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match. Hearts: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Rangers scores 1.65 and concedes 0.73 goals per match. Hearts scores 1.85 and concedes 0.77. League average: 2.63 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Rangers 54%, Hearts 42%. Over 2.5: Rangers 46%, Hearts 50%. League level: BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 49%.
xG, shots and style
Rangers has higher xG: 1.81 vs 1.64. Rangers: 16.0 shots per match, Hearts: 14.1.
Match halves
Rangers: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 0.96. Hearts: half-time lead 42%, second-half goals 1.12.
Goals by minute
Rangers: 76-90+ (13 goals). Hearts: 76-90+ (12 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premiership: 2.63 goals per match, BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 49%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-2. Average goals 2.50, BTTS 50%.
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 overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Rangers is 10% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / match - Rangers · 2 pts / match - 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 match.
1.65 goals / match - Rangers · 1.85 goals / match - Hearts
Rangers is 5% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.73 goals / match - Rangers · 0.77 goals / match - Hearts
Rangers scores in 85% of matches (22 of 26 matches), while Hearts keeps a clean sheet in 50% (13 of 26 matches).
Hearts scores in 88% of matches (23 of 26 matches), while Rangers keeps a clean sheet in 42% (11 of 26 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Rangers
Over / Under - Hearts
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Rangers · 1.62 pts / match - Hearts
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Rangers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 50% of matches and wins 54%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Hearts - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 42% of matches and wins 65%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.20 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.20 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Rangers
Hearts
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▼ 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
Recent meetings (2): Rangers 0 - 0 - 2 Hearts. Average goals 2.50, both teams scored in 50% matches.
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.