Heart of Midlothian vs Glasgow Rangers: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 21 December

Betiball's prediction for Heart of Midlothian vs Glasgow Rangers on 21 December 2025 (kick-off: 09:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Heart of Midlothian vs Glasgow Rangers preview before placing your bet.

Heart of Midlothian vs Glasgow Rangers: Starting Lineups Time : 21/12/2025 09:30

Heart of Midlothian
2 - 1
Finished
Glasgow Rangers
90+2' event Elton Kabangu / Lawrence Shankland
90+1' event Beni Baningime
89' event Sabah Kerjota / Alexandros Kyziridis
88' event Jamie McCarthy / Stephen Kingsley
83' event Alan Forrest / Claudio Braga
83' event Beni Baningime / Tomas Bent Magnusson
61' event Oisin McEntee
42' event Lawrence Shankland
38' event Stuart Findlay
event 90+4' Youssef Chermiti
event 90+3' Mikey Moore
event 81' Clinton Nsiala Makengo / Dujon Sterling
event 74' Thelo Aasgaard / Connor Barron
event 74' Danilo Pereira da Silva / Bojan Miovski
event 63' Djeidi Gassama / James Tavernier
event 46' Youssef Chermiti / Diomande Mohammed
event 12' Bojan Miovski Goal cancelled
90+2' event Elton Kabangu / Lawrence Shankland
event 90+4' Youssef Chermiti
90+1' event Beni Baningime
event 90+3' Mikey Moore
89' event Sabah Kerjota / Alexandros Kyziridis
event 81' Clinton Nsiala Makengo / Dujon Sterling
88' event Jamie McCarthy / Stephen Kingsley
event 74' Thelo Aasgaard / Connor Barron
83' event Alan Forrest / Claudio Braga
event 74' Danilo Pereira da Silva / Bojan Miovski
83' event Beni Baningime / Tomas Bent Magnusson
event 63' Djeidi Gassama / James Tavernier
61' event Oisin McEntee
event 46' Youssef Chermiti / Diomande Mohammed
42' event Lawrence Shankland
event 12' Bojan Miovski Goal cancelled
38' event Stuart Findlay
Heart of Midlothian Heart of Midlothian
Substitutions
#6 Beni Baningime
#7 Elton Kabangu
#5 Jamie McCarthy
#17 Alan Forrest
#29 Sabah Kerjota
#12 Christian Dahle Borchgrevink
#1 Craig Gordon
#16 Blair Spittal
#21 James Wilson
Heart of Midlothian Heart of Midlothian Glasgow Rangers Glasgow Rangers
14Shots11
5Shots on Goal2
12Fouls10
6Corner Kick10
10Free kick12
0Offside2
2Yellow card1
1Aerial18
1Save3
15Successful Tackles14
11Interceptions5
31Long pass17
2Assist1
6Successful center8
7Shots off goal5
26Head Success26
2Blocked4
12Tackle7
2Dribbles13
16Throw-in18
327Passes420
101Attacks104
31Dangerous attacks50
4Corner Kicks(HT)2
4BigChances3
3BigChancesMissed2
12ShotsInsideBox8
2ShotsOutsideBox3
52DuelsWon65
1.27ExpectedGoals2.17
0.45xGSetPlay1.34
1.27xGNonPenalty2.17
2.08xGOT0.99
25Touches In Opposition Box29
13AccurateCrosses32
26GroundDuelsWon39
26AerialDuelsWon26
29Clearances27
Glasgow Rangers Glasgow Rangers
Substitutions
#23 Djeidi Gassama
#11 Thelo Aasgaard
#9 Youssef Chermiti
#19 Clinton Nsiala Makengo
#99 Danilo Pereira da Silva
#20 Kieran Dowell
#52 Findlay Curtis
#31 Liam Kelly
#51 Calum Adamson
Commentary
90+4' Goal! Youssef Chermiti - Glasgow Rangers
90+3' Mikey Moore - Glasgow Rangers receive a yellow card
90+2' Heart of Midlothian — substitution: Elton Kabangu / Lawrence Shankland
90+1' Beni Baningime - Heart of Midlothian receive a yellow card
89' Heart of Midlothian — substitution: Sabah Kerjota / Alexandros Kyziridis
88' Heart of Midlothian — substitution: Jamie McCarthy / Stephen Kingsley
83' Heart of Midlothian — substitution: Alan Forrest / Claudio Braga
83' Heart of Midlothian — substitution: Beni Baningime / Tomas Bent Magnusson
81' Glasgow Rangers — substitution: Clinton Nsiala Makengo / Dujon Sterling
74' Glasgow Rangers — substitution: Thelo Aasgaard / Connor Barron
74' Glasgow Rangers — substitution: Danilo Pereira da Silva / Bojan Miovski
63' Glasgow Rangers — substitution: Djeidi Gassama / James Tavernier
61' Oisin McEntee - Heart of Midlothian receive a yellow card
46' Glasgow Rangers — substitution: Youssef Chermiti / Diomande Mohammed
42' Goal! Lawrence Shankland - Heart of Midlothian
38' Goal! Stuart Findlay - Heart of Midlothian
12' VAR review - Glasgow Rangers

How We Build the Heart of Midlothian vs Glasgow Rangers Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Heart of Midlothian vs Glasgow Rangers on 21 December 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Heart of Midlothian vs Glasgow Rangers Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Heart of Midlothian's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Glasgow Rangers's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Heart of Midlothian and Glasgow Rangers sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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