Hearts Beat Rangers 2-1 to Lead Premiership by 3 Points

Heart of Midlothian strengthened their grip on the Scottish Premiership title race with a 2-1 comeback victory over Rangers at Tynecastle on Monday night, moving three points clear of Celtic and seven ahead of their beaten opponents with three games remaining.

Trailing 1-0 at halftime to Dujon Sterling's early strike, Hearts equalized through Stephen Kingsley before Lawrence Shankland's winner sealed the points. The result extended Hearts' unbeaten home record across the season and boosted their title probability to 72 percent, according to statisticians Football Meets Data, with Celtic at 27 percent and Rangers at 1 percent. Bookmakers adjusted odds accordingly, installing Derek McInnes's side as 8/13 favorites, ahead of Celtic at 5/4 and Rangers at 50/1.

The win has transformed the contest into a two-horse race between Hearts, seeking a first title since 1960, and Celtic, the defending champions. Hearts hold a five-goal advantage in goal difference over their rivals, meaning they could afford a loss on the final day at Celtic Park and still claim the trophy, provided they navigate upcoming tests successfully.

Hearts face Motherwell away on Saturday, host Falkirk midweek and...