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Supercomputer updates Rangers & Celtic’s title chances after pivotal weekend

Rangers' title hopes took a dent over the weekend as they dropped points at Dundee and saw Celtic thrash Hearts. The Gers wasted the chance to leapfrog Celtic a

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 6:43 PM
Supercomputer updates Rangers & Celtic’s title chances after pivotal weekend
Key Things to Know
  • The Opta Analyst supercomputer gives Celtic a 74.88 percent chance and Rangers a 22.92 percent chance of winning the title.
  • Celtic moved four points clear atop the Scottish Premiership following a 7-1 win over Hearts.
  • Rangers dropped crucial points at the summit after being held to a 2-2 draw at Dundee.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Opta Analyst supercomputer has updated the Scottish Premiership title probabilities following a decisive weekend of fixtures. Celtic now holds a 74.88 percent chance of winning the league, while Rangers' chances have dropped to 22.92 percent. Martin O'Neill's Celtic moved four points clear at the summit after a 7-1 victory over Hearts, capitalising on Rangers drawing 2-2 against Dundee at Dens Park.

According to the supercomputer's projections, Celtic is expected to finish the season on 72 points, with Derek McInnes' Rangers side projected to reach 66 points. Hearts retains an outside title chance of 2.14 percent despite their heavy defeat at Celtic Park. Rangers next face St Johnstone at Ibrox, while Celtic travel to play Hibernian.

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