With Rangers 11 points behind the league leaders, the race for the title is as good as gone. Nevertheless, Steven Gerrards team returns to action this Saturday.

PaddyPower Pre-Match Odds: Hearts 4/1, Draw 11/4, Rangers 8/13*

 

Hearts arguably have more to play for than their opponents with Craig Levein’s side just eight points behind third-placed Kilmarnock. Finishing third guarantees a place in Europe which is something craved by all clubs in the top six. 

 

The one major problem for Hearts though is their recent form. Three defeats in four games has seen the Edinburgh outfit slip down the table after enjoying a decent start to 2019. 

 

One of those defeats came against Rangers. Goals from Defoe, Goldson and Arfield sealed a three-nil win over at Inbrox. This time round the match will be played at Tynecastle which has seen Hearts enjoy better results this season. 

 

Following their late defeat to Celtic, Rangers have recovered well winning two straight games. They are the clear favourites with the bookies to take all three points again and are priced at around 8/13. 

 

The recommendation in this game is to back the second-placed side in the winning margin market. Rangers to win by two goals is 7/2. 

 

Recommendation

Rangers to win by a margin of two goals – 7/2 PaddyPower*

 

*prices correct at time of posting and are subject to change