Hearts vs Rangers Prediction 06.12.2023
Hearts
0 : 1
Rangers FC
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- Competition: Scottish &— Premiership
- Date: Wednesday, 6th, December 2023
- Kickoff: 20:00 UK / 21.00 CET
- Venue: Tynecastle Park (Edinburgh)
Rangers are striving to reduce the points difference with Celtic, the league leaders, as they prepare to face third-placed Hearts at Tynecastle Park for the Scottish Premiership’s 15th Matchday this Wednesday.
After demonstrating top form over the weekend, the Edinburgh-based club enters their match against the Glasgow behemoths on a high, thanks to an own goal by an opponent securing a quiet 1-0 victory in their away game against Kilmarnock. Buoyed by this win, their fourth consecutive one, the Jam Tarts have gracefully ascended to third place in the Scottish Premiership, maintaining an eight-point distance from their midweek adversaries. Hearts’ manager Steven Naismith, who was previously on the brink of losing his job, has eased the pressure on himself with a sudden increase in performance. He now aims to derail Rangers’ pursuit of the championship title.
In the race for the Scottish Premiership title, Rangers, the main rivals of Celtic, recently secured a comfortable 2-0 victory in their league clash. Abdallah Sima stole the spotlight by scoring two goals, both assisted by Todd Cantwell. Following Saturday’s win, the Glasgow team has now accumulated a total of 31 points after 14 league rounds, and they are hopeful for another victorious performance on Wednesday to continue putting pressure on Celtic, who are currently leading the Premiership. At the same time, Rangers have regained their winning momentum after a successful weekend, bouncing back from consecutive 1-1 draws against Aberdeen and Aris Limassol.
Hearts vs Rangers Betting Tips: Rangers to Win
The Jam Tarts are focusing on reducing the points gap with the second-ranked team in the Premiership. It’s important to note that their two encounters with the Glasgow side this season didn’t end well, with a 1-2 loss in a league match and a 1-3 defeat in the Scottish League Cup semifinal. Looking at the bigger picture, it’s clear that Tynecastle Park has been a happy hunting ground for the Gers. They have secured five straight wins against Hearts as the visiting team, scoring an impressive 15 goals in the process.
Moreover, Philippe Clement is enjoying the initial stages of his term managing the 55-time Scottish champions. The Ibrox team has yet to experience defeat under his Belgian expertise, with seven victories and three draws from their first 10 matches in all competitions. The Rangers, currently eight points behind but with an extra game over the leader of the Scottish Premiership, can’t afford any mistakes. They will put all their energy into securing a full three points in their away game against Hearts. This win will boost their confidence before their critical Europa League match against Real Betis next week.
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Hearts vs Rangers FC Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Hearts
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05 nov 23
Hearts
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29 oct 23
Rangers FC
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Hearts
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24 may 23
Rangers FC
2 : 2
Hearts
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01 feb 23
Hearts
0 : 3
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Hearts team news
Manager Steven Naismith was delighted to extend his side’s winning streak to four games with a 1-0 victory over Kilmarnock last time out, but he will have to make at least one change to his starting XI as experienced striker Liam Boyce left the field just before half-time at the weekend.
Otherwise, the Edinburgh-based club grapples with substantial health woes, with Craig Gordon, along with the defensive trio of Craig Halkett, Odel Offiah, Nathaniel Atkinson, as well as Barrie McKay and Kenneth Vargas, set to remain sidelined due to injuries.
Last matches of Hearts
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06 dec 23
Hearts
0 : 1
Rangers FC
Premiership
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02 dec 23
Kilmarnock
0 : 1
Hearts
Premiership
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25 nov 23
Hearts
1 : 0
St. Johnstone
Premiership
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11 nov 23
Motherwell
1 : 2
Hearts
Premiership
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05 nov 23
Hearts
1 : 3
Rangers FC
League Cup
Hearts lineup
Goalkeeper
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28
Zander Clark
Defenders
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15
Kye Rowles
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2
Frankie Kent
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3
Stephen Kingsley
Midfielders
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19
Alex Cochrane
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51
Alex Lowry
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6
Beni Baningime
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7
Jorge Grant
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11
Yutaro Oda
Forwards
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30
Kyosuke Tagawa
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9
Lawrence Shankland
Rangers team news
In the reckoning for a midweek starting spot, Brighton Hove & Albion loanee Abdallah Sima stakes his claim after the Senegalese representative delivered a standout performance, securing a double in the 2-0 triumph against St. Mirren over the weekend.
In contrast to his counterpart, Philippe Clement is poised to summon all key players for the midweek clash, devoid of any reports on injured or suspended players, with the exception of Nicolas Raskin, who grapples with ankle issues.
Last matches of Rangers FC
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06 dec 23
Hearts
0 : 1
Rangers FC
Premiership
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03 dec 23
Rangers FC
2 : 0
St. Mirren
Premiership
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30 nov 23
Rangers FC
1 : 1
Aris
Europa League
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26 nov 23
Aberdeen
1 : 1
Rangers FC
Premiership
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12 nov 23
Livingston
0 : 2
Rangers FC
Premiership
Rangers FC lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Jack Butland
Defenders
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31
Borna Barisic
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27
Leon Balogun
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6
Connor Goldson
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2
James Tavernier
Midfielders
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15
Jose Cifuentes
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4
John Lundstram
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19
Abdallah Sima
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13
Todd Cantwell
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45
Ross McCausland
Forwards
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9
Cyriel Dessers
3 Reasons why we expect Rangers to Win
- In the last seven home matches, Hearts have experienced four losses.
- Since Philippe Clement joined, the Rangers have remained undefeated, achieving an impressive seven wins and three draws.
- The Rangers have been victorious in all five of their away games against Hearts at Tynecastle Park.
Main prediction Hearts &— Rangers FC
Rangers FC to win
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Hearts & Rangers FC current standing in Premiership
1st Phase | P | W | D | L | G &— A | GD | Pts | |
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1 | Celtic | 16 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 42 &— 10 | +32 | 42 |
2 | Rangers | 15 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 30 &— 7 | +23 | 34 |
3 | Hearts | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 14 &— 13 | +1 | 23 |
4 | St. Mirren | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 19 &— 22 | -3 | 22 |
5 | Hibernian | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 23 &— 25 | -2 | 21 |
6 | Kilmarnock | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 16 &— 16 | 0 | 20 |
7 | Dundee | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 18 &— 20 | -2 | 18 |
8 | Ross County | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 15 &— 21 | -6 | 17 |
9 | Motherwell | 16 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 19 &— 28 | -9 | 14 |
10 | St. Johnstone | 15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 10 &— 22 | -12 | 14 |
11 | Aberdeen | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 15 &— 24 | -9 | 13 |
12 | Livingston | 14 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 9 &— 22 | -13 | 10 |