Premiership preview: Rangers eye second place as Celtic set pace
A Scottish Premiership round preview from BBC Sport, examining the state of the title race. Celtic sit at the top setting the pace, while Rangers are focused on consolidating or improving their position in second place. The preview sets the scene for the weekend's fixtures across the division, framing the competitive dynamics between the Old Firm rivals and the rest of the league.
Read the full story at bbc.co.ukThe Scottish Premiership picture remains a familiar one: Celtic leading from the front while the chasing pack, spearheaded by Rangers, battles for the remaining European qualification spots. Rangers' push for second place carries significant weight in determining the European spots and domestic cup seeding for next season, and any slip from Celtic only intensifies the narrative. The round's results will shape both ends of the table, with the title race and the battle for European places both firmly in play.
Context added by Socc360, not by bbc.co.uk.
Data source: bbc.co.uk (via Socc360). Last updated .
Never miss a moment.
Live scores, goal alerts and Live Activities on your Lock Screen — get Socc360 for iOS.