Team Changes and Lineups
Hearts have made two changes from their Easter Road lineup. Alexandros Kyziridis and Islam Chesnokov are starting in place of Pierre Landry Kabore and Jordi Altena, who has been moved to the bench.
Rangers have a change in captaincy with outgoing captain James Tavernier replacing Jayden Meghoma. Additionally, Mikey Moore, Andreas Skov Olsen, and Mohamed Diomande are coming into the starting lineup for Thelo Aasgaard, Bojan Miovski, and Djeidi Gassama, who are now on the bench.
Starting Lineups
Hearts: Schwolow, Steinwender, Halkett, Findlay, Kingsley Leonard, Baningime, Braga, Shankland, Kyziridis, Chesnokov.
Subs: Fulton, Kent, McCart, Kabore, Spittal, Forrest, Altena, Kerjota, Mato.
Rangers: Butland; Tavernier, Fernandez, Djiga, Sterling; Chukwuani, Raskin, Diomande; Moore, Skov Olsen, Chermiti.
Subs: Kelly, Rommens, Aarons, Barron, Aasgaard, Gassama, Antman, Naderi, Miovski.
Match Context
This fixture carries significant importance. Following last week’s dramatic Edinburgh derby and Hearts’ victory over Hibs on Sunday, the focus returns to Hearts. With only four matches remaining, including a crucial Old Firm clash and Celtic to face on the final day, the stakes are high.
Rangers, currently four points behind, retain an outside chance of claiming the title but may see Celtic secure the championship by winning their upcoming matches. This situation creates a complex and intense atmosphere around the title race.
Kick-off is scheduled for 5.30pm UK time. Stay tuned for live updates.
