Teams are gearing up for the new season - but where do stats experts ranking the likes of Hearts and Hibs currently?
The Jambos have made a flurry of new signings as they look ahead to their competitive action beginning in the Premier Sports Cup group stages. Hibs meanwhile will find out who they face in Europa League second qualifying round action this week.
Opta’s power rankings have been updated, ranking 43 Scottish clubs, the top 42 from last year plus Highland League side Brechin City. They are defined by a “hierarchical Elo-based rating system to measure the strength of each team. The Elo rating system is a skill score that has been adapted to many sports since its creation for chess player ratings, including the official FIFA world rankings for both men and women.” Here’s where Hearts and Hibs rank on the list, going from bottom to top.
