6 games to go. Who will win the league?

[RudiSkacelsLeftPeg]

This is our league title. Win the next 3 games and we can laugh our way to the title. Definitely doable.

[Debut 4]

14 hours ago, Ray Gin said:

The form table suggests the huns, sadly.

Form can slump/ pick up at any time , as you know.   That form of theirs might become pressure for them…or it may not.  What we’ve got to remember is there’s no playing any more bottom half of the table sides.  
 

It’s the better other sides in the league everyone has to play in the split.  That brings its own kind of pressure and special motivation.  It’s a test of all the top 3. 

[Famous 1874]

We absolutely can still win it.

 

However, our January business is coming back to haunt us a bit imo. Needed 3 or 4 to come in and most importantly hit the ground running. Only really can say Leonard has done that. Chesny been underwhelming. Altena has looked good every time but can't play over a struggling McEntee or Steinwender. Mato not had a sniff.

 

FYI I think we win against Motherwell. Going to be our away form at Hibs and Motherwell which will decide the title. Confident when we play at home, even against Rangers. I think we win 3/3 at home, assuming we havent chucked the league by then.

[boag1874]

11 hours ago, Always the Hearts said:

I'd rather have a cup win than finish 2nd or 3rd. 

3rd although it's a good season yes I'd definitely rather have the Scottish cup

 

2nd I'm a bit more on the fence because it gets you entry into the CL qualifying rounds & because it's such a rarity for a team to split the OF. I also think psychologically a 2nd place finish really shows that Hearts mean business whereas as Aberdeen proved last season or St Mirren this season anyone has a chance at winning a cup, you just need a bit of luck of the draw & then anything can happen when you get to Hampden.

[Turkishcap]

This time last year away to Well to try to scrape top 6, this week home to Well to stay top.

[If carlsberg did rivals...]

If we beat Motherwell and go into the split ahead, then we can win it, but the second we get toppled from the summit there's no getting back there at this stage.

[N Lincs Jambo]

1 hour ago, If carlsberg did rivals... said:

If we beat Motherwell and go into the split ahead, then we can win it, but the second we get toppled from the summit there's no getting back there at this stage.

 

Well we got toppled from the summit on Saturday and returned there on Sunday but I know what you mean. The thing is that whilst we didn't look convincing on Sunday and dropped 2 points, neither of the arse cheeks looked convincing either at the weekend but they both managed to scrape through. I watched all three games from start to finish and I thought that 4-2 flattered Rangers - United hit the post a minute before the 4th came from a breakaway counter attack. Celtic can also consider themselves fortunate to come away from Dens with all three points.

 

Celtic need to win all six to finish on 82 points. If Celtic win their next five and we do the same but lose to Celtic then it comes down to goal difference. We're currently 5 ahead of them on GD.

 

Rangers need to win all six to finish on 84 points. It's not possible for both to achieve this and a draw in the final OF would be superb. I can see us beating Rangers for a third time and if we've already beaten Motherwell and Hibs, we could end up having a home game against Falkirk where a win would guarantee us the title. Bottom line is the pressure is on for all three teams and I feel that with Rangers having 4/6 away including having to come to us and go to Celtic, they have the least favourable run-in.

 

In any case, there's only been a handful of league seasons in my 63 years where we have had a genuine chance of winning so whatever happens it's been a great season. I feel though that what has been said by many on here all season, that this is the worst Hearts team you're likely to see in the next 10 years, is true. Great time to be a Hearts supporter.

Edited April 8 by N Lincs Jambo

[Doc Rob]

1 hour ago, If carlsberg did rivals... said:

If we beat Motherwell and go into the split ahead, then we can win it, but the second we get toppled from the summit there's no getting back there at this stage.

This is very much how I feel. We have a real chance if we go into the split ahead, but if we go in behind I just can’t see us hauling it back. Particularly given that Rangers* now have a GD we won’t be able to match, so we need to be at least a point ahead.

[Muppetboy]

On 06/04/2026 at 11:37, Gordon Ramsay said:

Rangers. Have thought for a long time we'll end up 3rd and still believe that.

Unfortunately I agree. Hibs and Motherwell away will possibly trip us up. The last Hibs game at ER I was so disappointed in our performance. I fear this might happen again 

[Always the Hearts]

Do the players actually realise how close they are to achieving the unthinkable and winning the league? I have serious doubts that they do. 

[Geoff Kilpatrick]

17 minutes ago, Always the Hearts said:

Do the players actually realise how close they are to achieving the unthinkable and winning the league? I have serious doubts that they do. 

[busbyfth]

All boils down to change. If we maintain the same away gameplan as we've used for the past 2 months+ then we dont win, simple as that. DM changed tac back then and hasnt altered, even though its blatant to everyone that the adjustment made for away games failed. IF though, he reverts back to the previously used strategy then we have a decent chance, as getting the ball back and attacking at speed while opposing defences were out of position worked well a while ago, its what our players thrived on - but trundling back/sideways passing, plainly doesnt suit us . Will he learn though from the past errors ? The away game at FFFHibs well tell us loads......especially as this will be our toughest match !!!!!  

[Absolute Scenes]

19 minutes ago, Always the Hearts said:

Do the players actually realise how close they are to achieving the unthinkable and winning the league? I have serious doubts that they do. 

A few of them (defence I’m looking at you) need to visit that psychologist and get their quaking  knees in check . 

[cazzyy]

1 hour ago, Doc Rob said:

This is very much how I feel. We have a real chance if we go into the split ahead, but if we go in behind I just can’t see us hauling it back. Particularly given that Rangers* now have a GD we won’t be able to match, so we need to be at least a point ahead.

 

If we beat Rangers by 2 goals we will have matched their GD.

[cazzyy]

27 minutes ago, Always the Hearts said:

Do the players actually realise how close they are to achieving the unthinkable and winning the league? I have serious doubts that they do. 

 

Probably not, you should let them know asap. 

[Jambo-Fox]

It will be decided before the last game!

 

Matchday 37 is when it will be decided!

 

Hearts beating Rangers matchday 35 combined with the result of the old firm on matchday 36, ensures that Hearts winning at Motherwell (matchday 36) and against Falkirk matchday 37 makes them Champions

♥️ 🏆 ♥️

[Always the Hearts]

18 minutes ago, cazzyy said:

 

Probably not, you should let them know asap. 

Watching that last 10 minutes at Livi, I think I will. 

[Fozzyonthefence]

55 minutes ago, Jambo-Fox said:

It will be decided before the last game!

 

Matchday 37 is when it will be decided!

 

Hearts beating Rangers matchday 35 combined with the result of the old firm on matchday 36, ensures that Hearts winning at Motherwell (matchday 36) and against Falkirk matchday 37 makes them Champions

♥️ 🏆 ♥️

Assuming we win our next 5 games!  Not a ****ing chance that’s happening.

[GBJambo]

45 minutes ago, Always the Hearts said:

Watching that last 10 minutes at Livi, I think I will. 

Toddle along to the oriam and let them know your thoughts 

[luckyBatistuta]

1 hour ago, Jambo-Fox said:

It will be decided before the last game!

 

Matchday 37 is when it will be decided!

 

Hearts beating Rangers matchday 35 combined with the result of the old firm on matchday 36, ensures that Hearts winning at Motherwell (matchday 36) and against Falkirk matchday 37 makes them Champions

♥️ 🏆 ♥️

Love your optimism Fox, if only more had some.

 

celtic game irrelevant

 

🇶🇦🇶🇦 🏆 🇶🇦🇶🇦

[Hibs Nil]

7 hours ago, RudiSkacelsLeftPeg said:

This is our league title. Win the next 3 games and we can laugh our way to the title. Definitely doable.

This is how I see it too.

[Byyy The Light]

Always thought we needed to be 5 or points head at the split to have a realistic chance to do it.

 

The games against Killie, Livi and Well were absolutely crucial as it meant we could potentially win it by drawing with Hibs, beating Motherwell and Falkirk and holding Rangers.

 

I think now it is a step too far unfortunately.  Just hope the boys can rally and find something from somewhere!

[luckyBatistuta]

7 hours ago, RudiSkacelsLeftPeg said:

This is our league title. Win the next 3 games and we can laugh our way to the title. Definitely doable.

 

18 minutes ago, Hibs Nil said:

This is how I see it too.

And another

[redjambo]

I think Rangers will edge it. Apart from their obvious defensive frailties, they're on reasonable form. We're not. Celtic are fecked.

[lmc1]

Its these next 3 games that decide our fate i feel. 

 

Given our position we need to remain positive, still top. 

 

Up first, Motherwell at home - must win at all costs. 

 

Hibs away - will definitely feel like a different kind of derby for me this time around, not really about bragging rights, its all about 3 points

 

Rangers at home - win that and we will know exaclty what needs to happen v Motherwell (A) & Falkirk (H) who are next up. I really dont think it will come down to Celtic (A) last game of the season as one team will have already done it..

 

 

[Always the Hearts]

56 minutes ago, GBJambo said:

Toddle along to the oriam and let them know your thoughts 

I let them know on Sunday. But thanks anyway.☺️

[bringonthesevco]

Given that we knew who we had to play at home and away - I think the order is pretty decent …

 

let’s assume we win at the weekend (fingers crossed for other results).

 

I’d rather have Hibs away than Celtic , if the players can’t get up for an away derby at this time then we’re done for anyway.

 

that takes us to Rangers , our home results have been excellent against the big teams.  Big chance of beating them.

 

we then have Motherwell away while Rangers play Celtic !! 
 

beat Motherwell and we win the title at home v Falkirk !!!

[HMFC15]

I think 11 points could be enough, which gives me a lot more (needed) optimism after Sunday.

[Shug73]

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Edited April 8 by Shug73

[GBJambo]

27 minutes ago, Always the Hearts said:

I let them know on Sunday. But thanks anyway.☺️

Think they would take it in more face to face. 

[Always the Hearts]

12 minutes ago, GBJambo said:

Think they would take it in more face to face. 

It was. And I'm sure our captain told them face to face as well. 

[AC Mallin_51]

23 hours ago, Ray Gin said:

The form table suggests the huns, sadly.

Perhaps, but their run in suggests potentially otherwise.

 

4 away games, 2 against Falkirk who they haven’t beaten this season

Celtic, who under O’Niell have not lost to Rangers in 3 games, all away from Parkhead

And us, the only team to beat them (twice) and the only undefeated side at home.

 

It’s far from straightforward for anyone, but Rangers by far have the toughest run in. Begrudgingly will admit they’ll 100% deserve it if they come out of those fixtures on top. Especially with Celtic having 4 home games. 

[kila]

2 hours ago, redjambo said:

I think Rangers will edge it. Apart from their obvious defensive frailties, they're on reasonable form. We're not. Celtic are fecked.

 

Despite the scorelines in their last two games, I don't think Rangers looked that convincing against Aberdeen, and they got lucky against Dundee United too. Both home games.

 

Their away form is akin to ours, and they have to visit Falkirk twice. 

 

 

Edited April 8 by kila

[Malinga the Swinga]

2 hours ago, AC Mallin_51 said:

Perhaps, but their run in suggests potentially otherwise.

 

4 away games, 2 against Falkirk who they haven’t beaten this season

Celtic, who under O’Niell have not lost to Rangers in 3 games, all away from Parkhead

And us, the only team to beat them (twice) and the only undefeated side at home.

 

It’s far from straightforward for anyone, but Rangers by far have the toughest run in. Begrudgingly will admit they’ll 100% deserve it if they come out of those fixtures on top. Especially with Celtic having 4 home games. 

Sevco deserve **** all bar contempt, disgust and liquidation. If our referees and officials were fair, they wouldn't even be on contention for the league.

 

[cazzyy]

3 hours ago, Always the Hearts said:

I let them know on Sunday. But thanks anyway.☺️

 

So why do you doubt that they know?

[Always the Hearts]

2 minutes ago, cazzyy said:

 

So why do you doubt that they know?

Because we played the last few minutes like a pre season friendly. Sideways, backwards passes, no rush whatsoever to get the ball in the box. But you know all this, if you have a pair of functioning eyes. 

[N Lincs Jambo]

21 minutes ago, Malinga the Swinga said:

Sevco deserve **** all bar contempt, disgust and liquidation. If our referees and officials were fair, they wouldn't even be on contention for the league.

 

 

Yep, too many of us tend to forget far too soon how many points the arse cheeks receive from corrupt officialdom. Danny Rohl was very fortunate indeed with some of the VAR/Non-VAR interventions that bought them a shed load of points they didn't deserve in the very early days of his tenure. Without those undeserved points they would not have built up any head of steam and would be nowhere near the top. Rohl might even have been rohled out of Ibrox by now.

 

05-06 people harp on that we finished 17 points behind Celtic. Undoubtedly true if you just look at the league table but even just taking the NYD game against Celtic into account, but for Brines the gap would have been 1 point. Due to Brines it was 7. Absolutely massive that one. The madness of Vlad probably accounted for the other 11 sadly.

[AC Mallin_51]

54 minutes ago, Malinga the Swinga said:

Sevco deserve **** all bar contempt, disgust and liquidation. If our referees and officials were fair, they wouldn't even be on contention for the league.

 

Tbf that’s hard to disagree with. When Rohl took over no one really expected much but then they pieced together a very solid run that saw them climb right back up the league and into contention. There were numerous decisions that went in their favour early in that run. The blatant penalty livi didn’t get at Ibrox at 1-1. The penalty they got at Tannadice in the last min when they were 2-1 down. The blatant penalty killie never got at Rugby park when the game was 1-0. Probably numerous others in there, not to mention the amount of ridiculous added time they get along with Celtic. What was it during the livi game? 11 minutes or something mental they played. 
 

I’m not saying this to be bitter but they genuinely aren’t a great side, they know how to grind our results. Apart from when they beat us 4-2 I’ve yet to see them play well. 
 

With the 4 away games presented to them I think absolute maximum they take is 14/18 points but I think it’ll be less than that. More likely 11