Scottish sides have endured a tough season in Europe so far this term with the countries coefficient advantage being slashed during a disappointing campaign.
Celtic slumped to defeat to RB Leipzig to drop to the bottom of their Champions League group, while Rangers defeat in Liverpool left Gio van Bronckhorst's men without a point or a goal in Group A. Hearts have notched the only win so far in the group stage victory so far this term in the Conference League victory when they saw off FS Riga, but concerns are growing over the impact on Scotland's coefficient score.
Coefficient points for a nation is calculated by the average points obtained. This works by dividing the total points a team accumulates by how many of them are represented in European competition. Each victory is worth two coefficient points, with draws earning one point. Scotland’s total for this season currently stands at 2.90, with the the four bonus points earned by Celtic and Rangers for reaching the Champions League group stages taking up the majority of that figure.
