Rangers will host Hearts at Ibrox Stadium in a matchday nine fixture in the Scottish Premiership on Saturday.The home side come into the game on the back of a narrow 2-1 victory over Hibernian at the same ground before the international break. Kemar Roofe and Alfredo Morelos scored second-half goals to complete the comeback victory.Hearts secured a routine 2-0 home win over Motherwell. Liam Boyce got the hosts on their way with a fifth-minute opener before missing a penalty in the second half.Rangers Football Club@RangersFC💙 Training at Home.8:49 AM · Oct 14, 2021143142💙 Training at Home. https://t.co/j1f3zN0xUMThis will be a direct top-of-the-table clash in the capital on Saturday. The hosts currently lead the way at the summit with 19 points garnered from eight matches. Hearts are directly below them in second place.Rangers vs Hearts Head-to-HeadRangers have had 50 wins from their last 73 matches against Hearts. The two sides played out a draw on 11 occasions while the visitors have 12 wins to their name.Their most recent meeting came in the quarterfinal of the 2019-20 Scottish League Cup when Hearts secured a memorable 1-0 victory to progress to the last four.The Jam Tarts have impressed following their return to the top-flight. They are currently on a six-game unbeaten run and have won five of their eight league games so far.Rangers are still on course in their quest to retain their league crown, although their form on the continent has left a lot to be desired.Rangers form guide (all competitions): W-L-W-W-DHearts form guide: W-W-D-D-WRangers vs Hearts Team NewsRangersRyan Jack (calf), Nnamdi Ofoborh (heart issues), Filip Helander (knee) and Ryan Kent (hamstring) are all unavailable due to injuries. Ryan Jack is back in training but might not be fit in time for the visit of Hearts.Injuries: Ryan Jack, Filip Helander, Ryan KentHeart issue: Nnamdi OfoborhSuspension: NoneHeart of Midlothian FC@JamTarts🆕 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚: 𝙍𝙤𝙗𝙗𝙞𝙚 𝙉𝙚𝙞𝙡𝙨𝙤𝙣🗣 Robbie Neilson says his team will go to Ibrox with belief that they can take three points.📖➡️ bit.ly/3p2QfV2🎥➡️ bit.ly/3p3kICs2:55 AM · Oct 14, 202123613🆕 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚: 𝙍𝙤𝙗𝙗𝙞𝙚 𝙉𝙚𝙞𝙡𝙨𝙤𝙣🗣 Robbie Neilson says his team will go to Ibrox with belief that they can take three points.📖➡️ bit.ly/3p2QfV2🎥➡️ bit.ly/3p3kICs https://t.co/hsYxeKI4qsHeartsJamie Brandon (ACL) and Cammy Logan have both been sidelined with injury concerns. There are no suspension worries for the visitors.Injuries: Jamie Brandon, Cammy LoganSuspension: NoneRangers vs Hearts Predicted XIRangers Predicted XI (4-3-3): Allan McGregor (GK); Borna Barisic, Leon Balogun, Calvin Bassey, James Tavernier; Joe Aribo, Steven Davis, John Lundstram; Scott Wright, Alfredo Morelos, Kemar RoofeHearts Predicted XI (3-4-3): Craig Gordon (GK); Stephen Kingsley, Craig Halkett, Taylor Moore; Alexander Cochrane, Cameron Devlin, Beni Baningime, Michael Smith; Benjamin Woodburn, Liam Boyce, Barrie McKayRangers vs Hearts PredictionRangers' strong home form means the odds are in their favor to win the game. However, Hearts have already shown their intent this campaign with an early-season victory over Celtic.The visitors are likely to take the game to Steven Gerrard's men and this promises to be an exciting, end-to-end encounter. We are backing Rangers to triumph in a keenly contested game.Prediction: Rangers 2-1 Hearts