India, March 11 -- The 98th Academy Awards are upon us. The biggest night in Hollywood is this Sunday (Monday morning in India), when the best performers, technicians, and films of 2025 will receive due recognition. The Oscars are the culmination of Hollywood's awards season, which comprises other major awards like the Golden Globes, the Actors (formerly SAG Awards), and, to an extent, the BAFTAs.

Every year, pundits and publications make predictions for the Oscars based on their expertise, the grapevine, and sometimes just vibes. But what if all that could be collated into hard numbers? HT attempts to look at the trends, based on previous winners (and their track records), how contenders fared at the other big four - Golden Globes, SAG,...