Betting Predictions
Hearts and Rangers will square off in the opening meeting of the 2024–25 Scottish Premiership at Tynecastle Park on Saturday. Both teams will be hoping that this encounter can serve as the catalyst for a sustained title challenge.
With 68 points from 38 games, the host team finished third last season, eight points behind eventual champions Celtic. The visitors, on the other hand, ended second with 85 points.
Head-to-Head
With 16 matches under their belt, Hearts will be looking to win to get off to a fast start in the 2024–25 season.
There’s not much to be happy about from the preseason as the Rangers visit the location of their last league game from the previous season. They were only able to draw all four of their friendly games. The Rangers’ defense was questioned after the first three, which resulted in losses.
Last season, Rangers proved to be too formidable for Hearts, as they eliminated them from both the League Cup and the Scottish Cup semi-finals at Hampden and went on to win three of the four league games while drawing the fourth.
It’s a bit of a fiction that Rangers have trouble when they travel to Gorgie; in the last six meetings, they have won five and drawn the other.
Team News
Following his recuperation from a calf injury, the hosts will be able to welcome Stephen Kingsley back into the lineup against Rangers.
Actually, according to Naismith, Calem Nieuwenhof and Beni Baningime are the only players who will be absent from this weekend’s contest. Fresh signee James Penrice may get his first competitive start on Saturday after starting at left-back in a four-man defense the previous time out.
Malachi Boateng of Crystal Palace might start in midfield right away if his transfer is completed in time for the match. Due to an injury, winger Dujon Sterling may not be available for the visiting team. Eight players have joined the Rangers, and players like Vaclav Cerny and Connor Barron may make their team debuts in competitive play.
Todd Cantwell, an attacking midfielder, submitted a transfer request in July and is very definitely going to be cut.
Probable Line-Up
Hearts XI:
Clark; Taylor, Rowles, Kingsley, Penrice; Devlin, Spittal; Oda, Dhanda, McKay; Shankland
Rangers XI:
Butland; Tavernier, Souttar, Balogun, Jefte; Diomande, Barron; Cerny, Lawrence, Cortes; Dessers
Verdict
Tip Rangers to Win
Reason
The Gers haven’t lost any of their previous 15 encounters with Saturday’s hosts, winning 12 of them, and finished eight points behind Celtic in the Premiership standings. They are also 17 points ahead of Hearts in third place. Although both teams have had trouble playing well in their preseason friendly, Rangers may have the advantage because of their impressive performance in the first match week of the Premier League.
But Hearts and Rangers had fiercely contested games against each other the previous season, so this matchup on Saturday might be close as well.
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Tip: Over 2.5 Goals
Reason
In these kind of matches, Rangers has always been the stronger team, and they will be aiming for their 16th straight victory over Hearts. The Rangers haven’t had a terrific run defensively, despite still being favorites.
In an attempt to improve on their three goals against Rangers in their most recent meeting, Hearts will be eager to take advantage of this weakness. Hearts will look to pose a threat tonight after demonstrating their offensive prowess in recent league games.
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