Scottish Premiership | Sunday | 16:30 | Ibrox Stadium
Rangers welcome league leaders Hearts to Ibrox in what could prove a defining afternoon in the Scottish Premiership title race. Just seven points separate the sides, and with momentum building in Glasgow, this feels like a genuine opportunity for the Gers to tighten the gap.
Hearts have been excellent for much of the campaign and have already beaten Rangers twice this season. However, their recent away form has shown signs of vulnerability, and a 1-0 defeat at St Mirren last time on the road underlined that they are not quite as watertight as they were earlier in the term.
Rangers, meanwhile, have grown steadily in confidence in recent months. Since October, their performances at Ibrox have been particularly impressive, combining defensive discipline with sharper attacking movement in the final third.
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Rangers & Both Teams To Score – 10/3
Rangers have been dominant at home, but Hearts possess enough quality going forward to grab a goal. The hosts have kept eight clean sheets in their last ten at Ibrox, yet against the league leaders a shutout may be ambitious. A home win with both teams scoring offers solid value at 10/3.
Correct Score: Rangers 2-1 – 15/2
Given the competitive edge in recent meetings, a tight contest looks likely. Rangers should edge it, but Hearts rarely go down without a fight. A 2-1 home victory fits the narrative and aligns well with the main selection.
Why Rangers?
- Just one defeat in their last 13 matches in all competitions
- Strong home defensive record
- Title motivation with the gap still manageable
Hearts have failed to score in three of their last four visits to Ibrox, and while they are top for a reason, this may be the weekend where Rangers reassert themselves in the title race
Expect a high-intensity clash with Rangers dictating the tempo. Hearts will test them, but home advantage could prove decisive.
Prediction: Rangers 2-1 Hearts
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