BBC Scotland have conducted in-depth statistical analysis to confirm the hope and wish of every Celtic fan- that the hoops will be crowned 2019/20 champions.
With 30 out of 38 matches played Neil Lennon’s side have dropped just 10 points. With even the most basic grasp of arithmetic it’s hard to see how a 13 point lead can be over turned in the remaining fixtures.
The unique nature of the SPFL Premiership gives even greater emphasis to the lead that Celtic have built up with the hoops having played a second away match at Aberdeen, Motherwell and Livingston who are currently sitting in third, fourth and fifth place in the table.
In contrast Steven Gerrard’s side haven’t played a second away game against any top six sides with Aberdeen, Hibs and Livingston having made a second trip to Ibrox.
It could be months before the next competitive ball is kicked but with time on their hands BBC Scotland reports:
Using the relative strengths of teams and 100,000 simulations, the Euro Club Index football ranking has provided BBC Scotland with a scientific prediction of the remainder of the campaign, giving a final ranking and clubs’ percentage chances of finishing in certain positions.
Who’ll win the title?
Leaders Celtic’s remarkable league form in 2020 – nine wins and a draw – has put them within touching distance of the trophy.
Neil Lennon’s side have opened up a 13-point lead over stuttering Rangers, who have 27 points left to play for and have slipped up in half of their 10 matches since the winter break.
Celtic’s superior goal difference of 25 over their Glasgow rivals also adds to their advantage and they are predicted near certainties at 98.87% to secure a ninth successive title should play resume.
That leaves Rangers with just a 1.13% chance of claiming their first major trophy since 2011. However, with two Old Firm games among the Ibrox side’s nine remaining fixtures, they will cling to that small hope until the end.
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Today UEFA hosted a video conference in which they announced that next season’s Champions League and Europa League was on hold with their entire focus on getting the 2019/20 domestic campaigns completed.
