Last season, Hearts achieved a club-record 80 points but finished runners-up to Celtic's 82. Historically, champions often surpass 90 points. In the 2000s, the average winning tally is 91.65, with champions frequently scoring in the 90s.

While Celtic exceeded 100 points twice and Rangers once in the 2000s, the lowest winning tally was 79 in 2013. The range for champions in the 2000s is generally 80-99 points. For the 2020s, the average is 93.5 points, suggesting over 90 points is a strong target.

Winning margins vary, averaging 12.12 points in the 2000s, but have been as slim as one point. Dominant seasons are common, with margins under 10 points occurring in only 12 of the last 26 campaigns.

Looking ahead, new management at Rangers (Derek Mc Innes) and Hearts (Wouter Vrancken) face the challenge of reaching these winning benchmarks, with Hearts aiming for significant improvement.