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Hearts vs Rangers Predictions - Goals tipped for Scottish league opener
The opening game of the Scottish League at Tynecastle between Hearts and Rangers is set to be a high-scoring affair. Both teams have shown tendencies for games with over 2.5 goals, and BTTS (Both Teams to Score) is also likely. Hearts come into the match unbeaten in their last 11 competitive games at home despite a dismal pre-season. Rangers, although having a poor pre-season, have a good track record at Tynecastle, making this an exciting clash to watch.
- Expect a high-scoring game with over 2.5 goals.
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS) predicted in Edinburgh.
- Hearts unbeaten in last 11 home games at Tynecastle.
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Lawrence Shankland will lead the Hearts attack on Saturday (Getty)
Hearts vs Rangers Preview
We expect a high-scoring encounter in the opening game of the Scottish League in Tynecastle. There is value on at least three goals and BTTS.
- Hearts vs Rangers Preview
- Head to Head
- Hearts Form
- Hearts Team News
- Rangers Form
- Rangers Team News
- Hearts have seen over 2.5 goals in 9 of their last 11 matches
- Hearts have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 5 home matches
- Hearts have seen BTTS & over 2.5 goals in 4 of their last 5 matches
- Rangers have seen BTTS & over 2.5 goals in 8 of their last 10 matches
- Rangers have seen over 2.5 goals in 6 of their last 7 away matches
Head to Head
Hearts and Rangers have faced each other on 36 previous occasions since 2014. Rangers lead the H2H record with 24 wins to six during that period. Unbeaten in their last 15 meetings against the Jambos, Rangers won five and drew one of their last six encounters.
At least three goals were scored in five of their last six contests at Tynecastle.
Hearts Form
Hearts face their first competitive fixture of the season after a disappointing pre-season campaign saw them lose all three matches. The Jambos leaked ten goals in defeats against Leyton Orient (2-1), Tottenham (5-1), and Fleetwood Town (3-0) in July.
While finishing third in the Premiership last season, the Jambos failed to win six of their last nine league matches (W3, D4, L2).
Despite recent inconsistencies, Stevie Naismith's side remain unbeaten in their last 11 competitive matches at Tynecastle.
Hearts Team News
Steven Naismith has a near-fully fit squad available ahead of the Premiership kick-off on Saturday. Austrian midfielder Calem Nieuwenhof is the only absentee with a tendon issue.
Despite persistent transfer speculation linking Lawrence Shankland with a move to Rangers, last season's Premiership player of the year will lead the Hearts attack.
Rangers Form
A new-look Rangers side make the trip to Edinburgh hoping to improve upon a poor run of pre-season results. The Gers lost three and drew one of four summer friendly fixtures against Ajax, Manchester United, Birmingham and Union Berlin.
Phillipe Clement's men have failed to win ten of 14 games played since the end of March, including four of their last five away Premiership contests.
The Gers have a good record in Edinburgh, though, with victories collected in six of their last seven trips to Tynecastle.
Rangers Team News
Rangers have undergone dramatic surgery over the summer, with nine first-team players departing in recent weeks. Ryan Jack, Kemar Roofe and Conor Goldson are among those who have left the club.
New signings Vaclav Cerny, Jefte and Connor Barron could all make their competitive debuts on Saturday. On the injury front, Nico Raskin is the only expected absentee for Clement's side.
Verdict
This fixture usually delivers in the goal department, and I see no reason for that to change on Saturday.
Over 2.5 goals is my preferred pick, while I also expect BTTS to land in Edinburgh.
Over 2.5 goals is my preferred pick, while I also expect BTTS to land in Edinburgh.
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