adminThe 2026/27 Scottish Premiership season is expected to produce another fascinating battle at both ends of the table, with Celtic and Rangers once again projected to compete for the championship.
A supercomputer-style prediction has assessed how the 12-team Scottish Premiership could finish at the end of the campaign, with the model placing Celtic at the top of the standings ahead of Rangers. The projection is not a confirmed table and could change significantly as the season develops.
According to the prediction, Celtic are expected to finish first with 82 points, while Rangers are projected to end the campaign in second place with 78 points.
The four-point difference between the Glasgow giants suggests that the title race could remain competitive throughout the season, with both clubs expected to establish themselves above the rest of the division.
Hearts are predicted to be the leading team outside the traditional Glasgow rivalry. The Edinburgh club are projected to finish third with 65 points, potentially giving them a strong position in the race for European football.
Aberdeen are placed fourth with 54 points, while Hibernian are expected to finish fifth with 52 points. Just two points separate the two clubs in the projection, highlighting how closely matched the battle for the positions immediately behind Hearts could be.
Motherwell are predicted to occupy sixth place with 48 points, followed by Dundee United on 44 points.
St Mirren are projected to finish eighth with 42 points, while Dundee are placed ninth on 39 points. The relatively small gaps between several of these teams mean that a handful of results could potentially have a significant impact on the eventual standings.
The prediction also identifies a potentially difficult battle at the bottom of the table.
St Johnstone are projected to finish 10th with 35 points, while Falkirk are placed 11th with 31 points. Kilmarnock are predicted to finish at the bottom with 28 points.
However, the final positions remain impossible to determine at this stage. The Scottish Premiership operates with a split after 33 matches, with teams then playing their remaining fixtures within the top and bottom sections of the table. That format can have a major influence on the final standings.
The full projected table is:
- Celtic – 82 points
- Rangers – 78 points
- Hearts – 65 points
- Aberdeen – 54 points
- Hibernian – 52 points
- Motherwell – 48 points
- Dundee United – 44 points
- St Mirren – 42 points
- Dundee – 39 points
- St Johnstone – 35 points
- Falkirk – 31 points
- Kilmarnock – 28 points
The projection therefore points towards another Celtic-Rangers battle for the Scottish Premiership title, while Hearts are tipped to lead the chasing pack.
At the other end, St Johnstone, Falkirk and Kilmarnock are projected to face the biggest fight for their league positions.
Ultimately, these figures remain predictions rather than guaranteed results. Injuries, transfers, form, managerial changes and individual match results could all dramatically alter the eventual standings before the 2026/27 campaign reaches its conclusion.
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