RANGERS VS HEARTS TIPS: JAMBOS POISED FOR IBROX TITLE RAID?
The Scottish Premiership title race faces a pivotal moment this Sunday as leaders Hearts visit Ibrox, a ground where they have already claimed victory this season.
The Jambos are chasing a dream, with a first top-flight title since 1960 now a tantalisingly realistic possibility.
A victory here would be a monumental step towards becoming the first non-Old Firm side to win the Scottish top flight since Alex Ferguson’s Aberdeen in 1985.
Derek McInnes's side have been masters of their own destiny, particularly on the road where they hold the league's best record.
Rangers captain James Tavernier has labelled the clash a ‘must-win’ for his side, who trail the league leaders by five points with just 12 games remaining.
With so much on the line, this promises to be a fiery and dramatic encounter. Here are our three best bets for the occasion…
Rangers vs Hearts: All You Need to Know
- Kick-off time: 16:30 GMT
- Match date: Sun 15th Feb
- Venue: Ibrox, Glasgow
- Competition: SPFL Premiership
- How to watch: Sky Sports Main Event & Sky Sports Football
- Form (last five): RAN DWWDL / HEA WLWDL
- Match market: Click here
Tip 1 – Draw & Both Teams to Score @ 3/1
The conditions are ripe for a scoring stalemate in this top-of-the-table clash.
This bet has found success in two of the last three meetings between the clubs and the current form of both teams suggests history could repeat itself.
While Ibrox is never an easy place to go Rangers' home record is only the fourth-best in the Premiership this season, having dropped points in five separate games there.
In contrast, Hearts have been imperious on their travels, boasting the league's strongest away record with eight wins and 26 points accrued outside Gorgie.
It’s also worth noting that although McInnes’s overall form against Rangers is not impressive, he holds a perfect record against them from his two matches as Hearts manager so far.
And while this is a meeting of two strong defensive records it should not be overlooked that it’s also a meeting of the league’s best and third-best attacks. Goals can be expected.
What you need to win: The match to end in a draw and both Rangers & Hearts to score at least one goal
Tip 2 – Craig Halkett to be carded @ 7/4
All the ingredients are there for Hearts defender Craig Halkett to attract the attention of the referee.
The combative centre-back is set to return to the starting XI after missing the midweek win over Hibs through suspension, with the rough and tumble of Ibrox far from the ideal settler back into the action.
Halkett has already accumulated seven yellow cards in the Premiership this season, the second-highest tally in the division.
He commits more fouls per 90 minutes (1.31) than any other Hearts defender, a figure that also ranks him as the fifth most frequent fouler among all centre-backs in the league.
This match has a history of being contentious, with the last four Ibrox encounters averaging four yellow cards per game.
Considering Hearts' away games this season have seen a combined 56 yellows dished out, and referee Don Robertson averages three yellows per game, Halkett looks a prime candidate for a booking.
What you need to win: Craig Halkett to be shown a card
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Tip 3 – Penalty to be awarded @ 2/1
The immense pressure of this fixture could easily boil over into a decisive moment inside the 18-yard box.
The numbers point towards a strong possibility of a spot kick, with 10 penalties having been awarded to these two teams combined in the league this season.
Rangers in particular have had a flurry of penalties recently, earning five in all competitions since the start of 2026 alone.
This trend, combined with the high stakes and the attacking quality on both sides, creates a perfect storm for fouls in the penalty area.
The recent history of this fixture has also included moments of chaos, such as two own goals in recent meetings, and Hearts have been the league's biggest beneficiaries of own goals this term.
In a match where both sides will be pushing for every advantage, a penalty award seems a very plausible outcome.
What you need to win: A penalty kick to be awarded and taken during the match
Odds correct at time of publication but subject to change
