Rangers vs Hearts Prediction: Hearts are still finding their rhythm

Scottish Premiership encounter at Ibrox Stadium will see Rangers take on Hearts in week 12 fixture. Heading into this highly anticipated fixture, the two teams could not secure a win in their last encounter. Will either side take a win here? Below is a preview of this game with betting opportunities. 

Rangers faced Olympiacos Piraeus in the Europa League the previous midweek and settled for a draw. In a game that ended 1-1, Cyriel Dessers’ 64th-minute strike for his side picked a point for Rangers in Greece. However, in their last league game, Rangers suffered a 2-1 defeat to Aberdeen, as Nedim Bajrami’s strike was not enough to see them take a point in that fixture. However, Rangers have won three times in their last matches, coming against Motherwell, St. Mirren, and FCSB in the Europa League.

Hearts struggled like every time at home against Heidenheim the previous time out in the Conference League. In a game that ended 0-2, Sirlord Conteh and Jan Schoppner's strikes in the second were enough to secure maximum points for their opponent. However, looking at Hearts' last league game, this team secured a hard-fought 1-2 win on the road, thanks to Kenneth Vargas’ 76th-minute strike. Going into this game, Hearts have two wins, two defeats, and one draw in their last five matchups. 

The two teams have a lot to do in this game after a less-than-stellar performance compared to their level of play the previous season. While the two teams settled for a goalless draw in the opener weekend, Hearts have been the worst side since that game. While Rangers are also inconsistent with their performances, back at home, I expect them to be able to win. This is a game of the better side, and at home, I am backing Rangers to exploit Hearts' defensive weakness.