Heart Of Midlothian 2-2 Rangers: result and AI prediction

Heart Of Midlothian – Rangers, Scottish Premiership, Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 08:00 PM (GMT). Venue: Tynecastle Park

Heart Of Midlothian is #3 in the table (19 pts) and Rangers #2 (23 pts). It's a clash between two of the top four. Rangers is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Heart Of Midlothian averages 2.2 goals per match this season. Rangers has kept 5 clean sheets in 10 matches. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Heart Of Midlothian 3, draws 0, Rangers 3.

AI predicted: 1-2 · Final score: 2-2Missed

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

Rangers travel to Tynecastle with the stronger recent run, but this is a demanding fixture rather than a routine away assignment. Hearts have made their home ground a difficult place to visit and will lean on intensity, second balls and set-pieces to compensate for a depleted defensive unit. Milne's season-ending absence is a major structural problem, while Mendy's availability offers Vrancken a valuable boost in midfield. McInnes' first return to his former club adds emotion, but the match should be settled by which side handles the press and the wide defensive match-ups better.

Head-to-head analysis

This fixture has produced a volatile recent series, with both clubs recording convincing wins and Hearts taking notable home victories. Tynecastle has been a particularly uncomfortable venue for Rangers in the more recent meetings, although neither side has established lasting control of the head-to-head.

Injuries and absences

Milne's confirmed long-term absence weakens Hearts' left-sided balance, while the continued absences of Borchgrevink and Findlay reduce defensive flexibility. Mendy's potential return is important because it restores a senior midfield option to help shield that depleted unit.

Form (last 5)

Heart Of MidlothianLeague position #3 · 19 ptsW L W
RangersLeague position #2 · 23 ptsW D W

Heart Of Midlothian vs Rangers stats

Heart Of MidlothianRangers
Played1010
Goals scored2217
Goals conceded157
Clean sheets35

Last meetings

  • 2026-05-04Heart Of Midlothian 2-1 Rangers
  • 2026-02-15Rangers 4-2 Heart Of Midlothian
  • 2025-12-21Heart Of Midlothian 2-1 Rangers
  • 2025-09-13Rangers 0-2 Heart Of Midlothian
  • 2025-02-16Heart Of Midlothian 1-3 Rangers
  • 2024-11-10Rangers 1-0 Heart Of Midlothian

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