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Supercomputer updates Rangers & Celtic’s title chances with tense finale expected

Rangers and Celtic both avoided any sort of slip-ups in this weekend's Scottish Premiership action. Derek McInnes' side saw off St Mirren 2-0 on Saturday night…

Published: Monday, 9 November 2026 at 7:00 PM
Supercomputer updates Rangers & Celtic’s title chances with tense finale expected
Key Things to Know
  • Opta Analyst's supercomputer gives Celtic a 56.80% chance and Rangers a 41.58% chance of winning the Scottish Premiership.
  • The model projects Celtic to finish on 69 points, just one point ahead of Rangers on 68.
  • Celtic defeated Kilmarnock 1-0 via a Liam Scales goal, maintaining their lead at the top.
The Story in 60 Seconds

An Opta Analyst supercomputer simulation has updated the Scottish Premiership title race odds, predicting a tense finale between Celtic and Rangers. Following the latest round of matches, Celtic hold a 56.80% chance of winning the league compared to Rangers' 41.58% chance. The model projects Celtic to finish at the summit on approximately 69 points, narrowly edging out Rangers, who are predicted to finish with 68 points.

Both clubs secured victories over the weekend, with Derek McInnes' Rangers defeating St Mirren 2-0 and Martin O'Neill's Celtic winning 1-0 against Kilmarnock. Rangers currently hold 27 points from 12 games, representing a nine-point improvement over their total at the same stage the prior season.

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