Hearts Host Rangers in Key Premiership Title Clash

Hearts will host Rangers at Tynecastle Park on Sunday in a pivotal Scottish Premiership clash that could reshape the title race. The league leaders, sitting atop the standings with 38 points from 17 matches, face third-placed Rangers, who have 29 points from 16 games and trail by nine points. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:30 p.m., with both teams entering the fixture in strong domestic form.

Hearts, under manager Derek McInnes, have mounted an unexpected challenge for the championship this season. After an unbeaten run through their first 17 matches across all competitions, including nine league wins, the team suffered a setback with a 1-0 loss to Aberdeen on matchday 13. That defeat sparked a mini-slump of three draws and one loss in four games, allowing Celtic to narrow the gap. Hearts responded decisively, securing a 2-1 victory over Celtic followed by a 2-0 win at Falkirk, where Claudio Braga scored in the second minute and Stephen Kingsley added a late second. These results have restored their six-point lead, though Celtic has played one fewer game. At home, Hearts remain unbeaten with five wins and three draws from eight league outings, bolstering their confidence against...