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Supercomputer predicts Rangers vs Kilmarnock result ahead of Scottish Premiership return

Rangers will be eager to pick up from where they left off when they host Kilmarnock at Ibrox on Saturday. Derek McInnes' side hit a superb rub of form prior to

Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 4:10 PM
Supercomputer predicts Rangers vs Kilmarnock result ahead of Scottish Premiership return
Key Things to Know
  • Opta Analyst's supercomputer gives Rangers a 75 percent likelihood of defeating Kilmarnock on Saturday.
  • Kilmarnock is assigned a 10.3 percent chance of winning, while a draw is rated at 14.7 percent.
  • Rangers sit two points behind league leaders Celtic following a run of six straight wins.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Opta Analyst supercomputer has projected a 75 percent probability for Rangers to defeat Kilmarnock when the two sides meet at Ibrox on Saturday. Kilmarnock has been given a 10.3 percent chance of securing an upset victory, while a draw is rated at 14.7 percent. Rangers enter the clash after winning six consecutive matches in all competitions before the international break, which included a 1-0 win against Celtic.

Kilmarnock, managed by Neil McCann, currently sits in bottom place and 13 points behind Rangers despite collecting four points from recent fixtures against Hibernian and Hearts. Looking at the wider Scottish Premiership title race, the predictive model gives Celtic a 55 percent chance of winning the league, compared to Rangers' 40.11 percent probability as the gap between the clubs stands at two points.

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