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By James

Rangers unbeaten against Hearts

Rangers can extend the lead over Hearts who are fourth place to 11 points and stay infront of Aberdeen who are 8 points the gers. Hearts have yet to score a goal against Rangers this season and in the last meeting in January that was the first point they had taken from this fixture this season. Rangers have already played Hearts twice at Ibrox season and this will make it a third and with the split fixtures it means the Bears will only have visited Tynecastle once this season.

Footballing legend Eusebio nicknamed "The Black Pearl" will be i nthe Ibrox stands to watch the clash. Hopefully a great atmosphere with a great football match will be on display for the former Benfica striker.

Rangers Squad News

Rangers will be without Charlie Adam and Nacho Novo who are suspended for tomorrows game. Ian Murray returns to the squad after a short period of rest. Rangers will still be without Buffel, Smith and Webster through injury but the latter could make his debut against Hibs next weekend.

Hearts Squad News

Hearts will have more options available as key players return to the squad with Bednar, McCann, Neilson and Mikoliunas all looking to face Rangers. They however will be without Jose Goncalves at left back through suspention and Lee Wallace is expected to fill in.

Dangerman: Andrius Velicka is Hearts top scorer with 10 goals and may be isolated up front in Hearts attacking options but could be a handful for the Rangers defence.

Last 5 SPL head to head games

27/01/07 Rangers 0 - 0 Hearts
19/11/06 Hearts 0 - 1 Rangers
19/08/06 Rangers 2 - 0 Hearts
07/05/06 Rangers 2 - 0 Hearts
19/03/06 Hearts 1 - 1 Rangers

Best Odds

Rangers win @ 8/13 with Premier Bet
Draw @ 11/4 with SportingOdds
Hearts win @ 5/1 with Skybet, BluesQ, VC Bet & Boyelsports