Our model gives Rangers win a 90% confidence rating
Scotland Premiership Predictions and Betting Tips
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Regular Season, Round 9
Saturday, October 17
| Time | Home Form | Match | Away Form | Confidence | Probability | Prediction | Odds | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17:00 | LDLWL |
Hibernian
vs
Falkirk
|
LDWDL | 85% | 59% | Home | 1.67 | β |
| 17:00 | LDWDL |
Kilmarnock
vs
Motherwell
|
LLLWD | 78% | 40.3% | Away | 2.05 | β |
| 17:00 | DWDLL |
Aberdeen
vs
ST Mirren
|
LLLLW | 82% | 51.6% | Home | 1.87 | β |
| 17:00 | DLWDL |
ST Johnstone
vs
Dundee Utd
|
WWDLW | 76% | 35.6% | Home | 2.38 | β |
| 22:00 | WWLDL |
Dundee
vs
Rangers
|
WWWWW | 88% | 67.7% | Away | 1.38 | β |
Sunday, October 18
| Time | Home Form | Match | Away Form | Confidence | Probability | Prediction | Odds | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17:00 | LLLWW |
Celtic
vs
Heart Of Midlothian
|
WDLWW | 86% | 62.7% | Home | 1.62 | β |
Top Trends from Premiership Teams
Our model gives Dundee win a 87% confidence rating
Our model gives Celtic win a 86% confidence rating
Heart Of Midlothian are unbeaten in 9 of their 10 most recent matches
In their 10 most recent matches, Motherwell have achieved just 2 wins
ST Mirren have won 7 of the last 10 meetings against Aberdeen
Falkirk have won just 0 of their last 4 away matches
Predictlix Premiership Insights
Data-driven football analysis updated on: October 9, 2026
Match Outcome Confidence Map
Rangers versus Kilmarnock carries the window's strongest signal, with the PredictLix model assigning an 87.1% probability and 92 confidence to a home win. That gap reflects the standings chasm between second and bottom, plus a home lambda of 2.3114 against 1.1144. Falkirk versus Kilmarnock also leans home at 54.4%, while Hibernian versus Celtic flips away at 41.5%. Back Rangers at 1.17, ideally within the 2.84 acca.
Goals Landscape β Over/Under Breakdown
Celtic's clash with Heart Of Midlothian carries the window's strongest Over lean at 54.9%, with home and away lambdas of 1.9712 and 1.3326 pointing to goals at both ends. Rangers versus ST Johnstone looks tighter, the model leaning Over 2.5 at only 48.3% despite a hefty 1.786 home lambda against a modest 0.8405 away figure. At Dundee Utd versus Aberdeen the picture flips, Under 2.5 favoured at 51.7% and BTTS No at 50.1%, reflecting Aberdeen's blunt 0.9127 away lambda. Best value sits with Rangers versus Kilmarnock Over 2.5 at 55.2%, priced 1.37, in a home win rated 87.1%.
Streak & Momentum Signals
Rangers arrive with a five-match winning run, the standout streak in this window. Celtic's form reads LWWWW, while Heart Of Midlothian sit on DLWWW heading into their trip to Celtic Park. Motherwell are the clearest winless story, with just 2 wins from their 10 most recent matches. Aberdeen remain unbeaten at home in 4 of their last 5 home games, yet Falkirk have won 0 of their last 4 away matches.
Defensive Lines β Clean Sheets vs Leaky Defences
Celtic's defensive record stands out sharply, conceding just 0.6 goals per game with 3 clean sheets from 7 outings. Rangers also impress at 0.6 conceded, yet their 4 clean sheets reveal an even tighter rear guard across this window. Kilmarnock leak badly at 2.1 conceded per game, while Dundee, Hibernian, Falkirk and Aberdeen all ship 1.6. ST Mirren sit comfortably at 1.0 conceded, and Motherwell's 1.1 marks them as reasonably organised despite their winless run.
Standings Context & Match Motivation
Celtic sit top on 18 points chasing a Champions League spot, while Heart Of Midlothian arrive third on 13, so this Regular Season - 9 clash carries real weight at both ends. Down in the RELEGATION ZONE, Hibernian on 7 points and Falkirk on 6 simply must win, and their Regular Season - 9 meeting frames a genuine six-pointer. Kilmarnock, bottom on 5 points with a goal difference of -9, face a brutal trip to second-placed Rangers. Aberdeen, Dundee Utd and Motherwell all sit on 8 points in the relegation battle needing points, tightening the scrap further.
Accumulator Builder & Value Picks
Rangers sit top of the confidence pile, and that shapes the headline treble. The PredictLix model's enhanced Poisson engine backs Rangers to beat Kilmarnock at 1.17, with a 92 confidence rating. Heart Of Midlothian over ST Mirren follows at 1.48 and 90 confidence. Celtic's trip to Motherwell completes it at 1.64 and 85 confidence. Combined odds come to exactly 2.84. That is the full acca, three legs, no more, no less.
Model vs Market β Value Edges
Rangers vs Kilmarnock stands out, where the PredictLix model rates a home win at 87.1% against an implied 83%, a +4.1pp edge at odds of 1.17. Heart Of Midlothian vs ST Mirren offers a bigger gap: 72.8% model versus 66.2% implied, a +6.6pp edge at 1.48. A positive edge signals long-term value, not a guaranteed win in this specific match. Motherwell vs Celtic (+1pp), Dundee Utd vs Hibernian (+0.4pp), Aberdeen vs ST Johnstone (-1.5pp) and Falkirk vs Dundee (-4.2pp) fall short of the +3pp threshold. Back Rangers and Hearts home wins as value picks, with confidence ratings of 92 and 90.
Head-to-Head & Historical Edge
Head-to-head history points to a clear pattern in the Aberdeen and ST Mirren meetings, where ST Mirren have won 7 of the last 10 clashes between the sides. That is a commanding recent record for the visitors whenever these two meet. Aberdeen do carry some home resilience, unbeaten at home in 4 of their last 5 home games, which adds intrigue to the next contest.
AI Prediction Accuracy β Season 2026/27
Live accuracy tracking across all prediction types β wins and losses shown, nothing removed. Updated automatically after each matchday.
Recent Form β Last 30 Days
Probability Calibration β Does 70% Really Mean 70%?
Predicted probability vs how often the pick actually landed. Close match = honest probabilities.
| Market | Predicted | Actual | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match Result (1X2) Β· <60% | 41.3% | 50.0% | 4 |
| Match Result (1X2) Β· 70-79% | 72.0% | 100.0% | 1 |
| Match Result (1X2) Β· 80+% | 87.8% | 100.0% | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score Β· <60% | 51.1% | 33.3% | 6 |
| Over / Under 2.5 Β· <60% | 53.1% | 50.0% | 6 |
| Correct Score Β· <60% | 8.8% | 0.0% | 6 |
| Double Chance Β· 70-79% | 73.2% | 66.7% | 3 |
| Double Chance Β· 60-69% | 66.9% | 100.0% | 1 |
| Double Chance Β· 80+% | 80.4% | 100.0% | 2 |
| Corners Over/Under Β· 60-69% | 60.9% | 100.0% | 1 |
| Corners Over/Under Β· <60% | 56.3% | 80.0% | 5 |
| Draw Predictions Β· <60% | 26.4% | 0.0% | 1 |
Live accuracy updates after each confirmed result. Minimum sample sizes may affect early-season figures.
Previous Round Results: Regular Season, Round 8
| Date / Time | Home Form | Match | Away Form | Confidence | Probability | Prediction | Odds | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 17:00 | WWDLW |
Dundee Utd
vs
Hibernian
|
LDLWL | 76% | 35% | Home β | @2.85 | 1 β 0 FT |
| 10/10 17:00 | LDWDL |
Falkirk
vs
Dundee
|
WWLDL | 79% | 43.8% | Home β | @2.05 | 1 β 2 FT |
| 10/10 17:00 | WDLWW |
Heart Of Midlothian
vs
ST Mirren
|
LLLLW | 90% | 72% | Home β | @1.50 | 5 β 0 FT |
| 10/10 17:00 | WWWWW |
Rangers
vs
Kilmarnock
|
LDWDL | 92% | 87.8% | Home β | @1.18 | 3 β 1 FT |
| 11/10 14:00 | LLLWD |
Motherwell
vs
Celtic
|
LLLWW | 79% | 43.8% | Away β | N/A | 0 β 2 FT |
| 11/10 16:00 | DWDLL |
Aberdeen
vs
ST Johnstone
|
DLWDL | 79% | 42.5% | Home β | @2.22 | 0 β 1 FT |