Rangers title race credentials were enhanced over the weekend with a deserved 4-2 victory over Dundee United, which secured a breakthrough against the other contenders.
However, the outlook for the final six games confirms a disadvantage for Danny Rohl’s side and the prospects of a first Scottish title success since 2021.
With Hearts faltering at Livingston and Celtic finding a way to win at Dens Park, it was another weekend of excitement and drama in the Scottish Premiership.
Rangers lead the form table
The uncharted season continued with all three of the prospective champions failing to win, again.
Hearts, Rangers, and Celtic have won on the same weekend just once this season.
That is a fascinating statistic and a marker for the further ups and downs over the next six weeks.
Crucially for Rangers title race ambitions, the stats are currently trending in their favour. The chance creation and goals scored in the win over Dundee United needs to be maintained.
As indicated by Football Meets Data, Rangers are favourites to win the Scottish Premiership, for the first time this season, due to their form and performances in recent weeks.
Danny Rohl’s men are creating more chances compared to their nearest rivals.
This was evidenced once again on Saturday, while they have also racked up a lead on goal difference (GD).
Given how tight things are at the top, this could be a crucial factor.
Rangers will have to win the Scottish Premiership the hard way
Ultimately, all that matters is points on the board.
Just three points separate first to third in the Scottish Premiership table and from this point, the Gers will need to do it the hard way.
Rangers title race prospects come with a disadvantage for the rest of the run-in, as they have the fewest number of home games remaining.
With one game until the SPFL Premiership split, here is the outlook for the last six fixtures:
Rangers – 2 home, 4 away games
Hearts – 3 home, 3 away games
Celtic – 4 home, 2 away games
Further twists and turns lie ahead in what has been a fascinating title race, with six fixture rounds remaining.
