Weekly Scottish Premiership Betting Tips
Below you’ll find our weekly Scottish Premiership betting tips across the most relevant football betting markets, including Correct Score, BTTS, Over/Under 1.5 Goals, Total Shots on Target, and Match Result.
Scottish Premiership Betting Tips
Scottish Premiership Outrights Tips for 2025/2026 Season
Scottish Premiership outright betting involves predicting season-long outcomes such as Winner, Relegation, and Top Goalscorer. Outright markets extend beyond single fixtures and focus on the entire campaign.
Our expert predictions for the 2025/2026 Scottish Premiership season are provided below.
Who is most likely to win the Scottish Premiership?
Priced at 1/8 (88.9%) by major bookmakers, Celtic are the overwhelming favourites to win the Scottish Premiership in 2025/26, with a squad stacked in every position and Brendan Rodgers again providing proven management at the top level. Hearts are the nearest challenger to win the Scottish Premiership, priced at 17/2 (10.5%) and backed by steady investment. Hearts boast a productive attack led by Lawrence Shankland and the benefit of not carrying the same European fixture load as their Glasgow rivals.
More information about the 2 teams most likely to win the Scottish Premiership this season is given below.
- Celtic (1/8, 88.9%). Celtic are the team most likely to win the Scottish Premiership thanks to their unmatched depth and consistency. As the reigning champions, Celtic enter 2025/26 with the league’s highest squad value (£119.6 million), the most valuable player pool led by Daizen Maeda, Reo Hatate, and Cameron Carter-Vickers, and a manager in Brendan Rodgers who already has multiple Premiership titles to his name. Celtic’s home dominance at Celtic Park, where they averaged more than 2.5 goals per league game in 2024/25, combined with a defensive record that has kept them clear of serious domestic rivals. With resources to reinforce mid-season and continuity across their spine, Celtic are widely expected to extend their run of league titles in this year’s Scottish Premiership.
- Hearts (17/2, 10.5%). Hearts are the most credible alternative to Celtic to win the Scottish Premiership this year, fuelled by stability at Tynecastle Park and the goals of Lawrence Shankland, who finished as the Premiership’s top scorer in 2023/24. Hearts invested steadily in their squad during the summer of 2025, raising their total market value to £14.6m, and their early-season form in 2025/26 has matched Celtic at the top of the table after five games. A combination of firepower up front, the experience of manager Derek McInnes, and a reliable spine led by Craig Gordon in goal, Craig Halkett in defence, and Beni Baningime in midfield makes Hearts the nearest contender to win the Scottish Premiership this season, though the gap to Celtic remains considerable.
Which team is most likely to be relegated from the Scottish Premiership?
Livingston are the most likely candidates to be relegated from the Scottish Premiership. As one of the smallest clubs in the division in terms of budget and squad resources, Livingston are regularly viewed as vulnerable in pre-season markets. Bookmakers price them at 4/1 (20%) to finish bottom, reflecting how strongly the market expects them to struggle.
The risk of Scottish Premiership relegation for Livingston is tied to structural challenges rather than one season’s form. Livingston’s limited financial backing restricts investment in new players, leaving their squad depth thin compared with more established Premiership sides. With survival often the only realistic target, they enter each campaign among the favourites for the drop, and their odds highlight the uphill task they face in competing over a full 38-game schedule.
Who will finish top scorer in the Scottish Premiership?
Priced at 10/3 (23.1%), Lawrence Shankland is the bookmakers’ favourite to finish as the Scottish Premiership’s top scorer, thanks to his consistent output as Hearts’ talisman. Yet in our view, the most likely contender to be this season’s top scorer is Daizen Maeda at 5/1 (16.7%), whose role as Celtic’s main attacking outlet and 16 league goals last season provide a stronger foundation for a Golden Boot push.
More information on the 2 leading contenders to finish top scorer in the Scottish Premiership this season is given below.
- Lawrence Shankland (10/3, 23.1%). Shankland enters 2025/26 with bookmakers backing him as the most likely top scorer after finishing the 2023/24 campaign as the Premiership Golden Boot winner. He hit 24 goals that season and followed with another 8 league strikes in 2024/25, underlining his reliability as Hearts’ attacking focal point. Early signs this term have been promising too, with three goals in his first five Premiership appearances, keeping pace at the top of the charts. Shankland’s strength as a top goalscorer lies in being the undisputed penalty taker and target man at Tynecastle, where Hearts’ system is built to feed him chances. That centrality ensures a steady stream of goal opportunities across the campaign, making him a strong candidate to contend for another Golden Boot in the 2025/26 Premiership season.
- Daizen Maeda (5/1, 16.7%). Daizen Maeda is our favourite to finish as the Scottish Premiership top scorer because Celtic dominate the league and he is firmly established as their main attacking option. The Japanese international scored 16 Premiership goals in 2024/25 alongside 10 assists, ranking among the league’s most effective forwards. As a result, Maeda’s market value has surged to £13.1 million, reflecting his importance, and his versatility across Celtic’s front line keeps him involved in most attacking sequences. Already off the mark this season with one goal and two assists in his opening five Premiership matches, Maeda benefits from the sheer volume of Celtic’s chance creation and a manager in Brendan Rodgers who leans on him heavily. With superior service and higher expected goal involvement than any Hearts player, Maeda has the platform to outscore Shankland over a full campaign and finish as the Scottish Premiership’s top scorer in 2025/26.
Scottish Premiership Betting Stats and Data
The Scottish Premiership is Scotland’s top division and features 12 clubs. After 33 matches the league splits into a top six and a bottom six for the final stage. To formulate our Premiership betting tips, we rely on competition data such as the percentage of home wins across the last five seasons, the average goals per match, and the rate of Both Teams to Score (BTTS) in key fixtures. These statistical markers underpin our previews for the most popular Scottish Premiership betting markets.
Scottish Premiership Stats (2025/2026)
| Team Type |
Average Goals Scored |
| Home Teams |
1.4 |
| Away Teams |
1.21 |
| Total (Combined) |
2.6 |
34.6 min/Goal
(125 Goals in 48 matches)
57% Clean Sheets
(28 times out of 48 matches)
52% Both Teams Scored
(25 times out of 48 matches)
| Outcome (Full-Time Result) |
% of Matches |
| Home Win |
29% |
| Draw |
42% |
| Away Win |
29% |
| Goals |
% of Matches Over |
| Over 0.5 |
90% |
| Over 1.5 |
79% |
| Over 2.5 |
48% |
| Over 3.5 |
28% |
| Over 4.5 |
10% |
| Goals |
% of Matches Under |
| Under 0.5 |
10% |
| Under 1.5 |
21% |
| Under 2.5 |
52% |
| Under 3.5 |
71% |
| Under 4.5 |
90% |
| Premiership Match Stats (2025/2026) |
| Shots Per Match |
24.48 |
| Shots / Match (Home) |
13.46 |
| Shots / Match (Away) |
11.02 |
| Fouls Per Match |
24.92 |
| Fouls / Match (Home) |
12.65 |
| Fouls / Match (Away) |
12.27 |
| Offsides Per Match |
3.72 |
| Players Participated |
328 |
Scottish Premiership Regular Season
|
Team |
MP |
W |
D |
L |
GF |
GA |
GD |
Pts |
Last 5 |
| 1 |
Hearts |
8 |
7 |
1 |
0 |
19 |
6 |
+13 |
22 |
WWWWW |
| 2 |
Celtic |
7 |
5 |
2 |
0 |
11 |
3 |
+8 |
17 |
WDWDW |
| 3 |
Hibernian |
8 |
2 |
5 |
1 |
14 |
10 |
+4 |
11 |
DDDLW |
| 4 |
Dundee United |
8 |
2 |
4 |
2 |
14 |
13 |
+1 |
10 |
DWLDD |
| 5 |
Kilmarnock |
8 |
2 |
4 |
2 |
11 |
11 |
0 |
10 |
DLWWL |
| 6 |
Rangers |
8 |
1 |
6 |
1 |
8 |
9 |
-1 |
9 |
DLWDD |
| 7 |
St. Mirren |
8 |
2 |
3 |
3 |
5 |
7 |
-2 |
9 |
DWWLL |
| 8 |
Falkirk |
8 |
2 |
3 |
3 |
10 |
14 |
-4 |
9 |
LDLDW |
| 9 |
Motherwell |
8 |
1 |
5 |
2 |
12 |
12 |
0 |
8 |
DDWLL |
| 10 |
Aberdeen |
8 |
2 |
1 |
5 |
5 |
9 |
-4 |
7 |
DLLWW |
| 11 |
Dundee |
8 |
1 |
3 |
4 |
6 |
13 |
-7 |
6 |
LDWLL |
| 12 |
Livingston |
9 |
1 |
3 |
5 |
10 |
18 |
-8 |
6 |
DLLDL |
Scottish Premiership Results
| Date |
Match |
| 04/10/2025, 14:00 |
Kilmarnock |
2 - 0 |
St. Mirren |
| 04/10/2025, 14:00 |
Dundee United |
1 - 1 |
Livingston |
| 04/10/2025, 16:45 |
Hearts |
1 - 0 |
Hibernian |
| 05/10/2025, 14:00 |
Aberdeen |
4 - 0 |
Dundee |
| 05/10/2025, 14:00 |
Falkirk |
1 - 1 |
Rangers |
| 05/10/2025, 14:00 |
Celtic |
3 - 2 |
Motherwell |
Scottish Premiership Fixtures
| Date |
Match |
| 18/10/2025, 14:00 |
Hibernian |
4 - 0 |
Livingston |
| 18/10/2025, 14:00 |
Motherwell |
1 - 2 |
Falkirk |
| 18/10/2025, 14:00 |
St. Mirren |
0 - 1 |
Aberdeen |
| 18/10/2025, 14:00 |
Rangers |
2 - 2 |
Dundee United |
| 18/10/2025, 16:45 |
Kilmarnock |
0 - 3 |
Hearts |
| 19/10/2025, 11:00 |
Dundee |
- |
Celtic |
What are Scottish Premiership Predictions?
Scottish Premiership predictions are expert forecasts of results in Scotland’s top-tier league. Premiership forecasts track consistency across 38 rounds of football and account for the structural split that determines final standings.
Our Scottish Premiership predictions assess which sides have the quality to challenge Celtic’s dominance, which mid-table clubs offer value in match betting, and where trends in markets such as Match Result, Over/Under Goals, and Clean Sheets are the strongest. By combining recent form, xG data, and head-to-head records, our football betting analysts deliver balanced Premiership football predictions that capture both the title race and the battle to avoid relegation.
How are Scottish Premiership Predictions determined?
At FootballPredictions.com, our analysts shape Scottish Premiership predictions through a five-step process that blends competition structure, data analysis, squad evaluation, venue parameters, and market context.
The five steps behind our Scottish Premiership predictions are as follows.
- Understanding the league format and competition dynamics
- Assessing form and underlying data
- Reviewing squad strength and availability
- Factoring in venue, travel, and scheduling parameters
- Comparing projections with bookmaker odds
- Understanding the league format and competition dynamics. Formulating Scottish Premiership predictions begins with understanding the unique format of the division. The league contains 12 clubs, each playing 38 matches, with a “split” after 33 rounds into a top six and bottom six. This structure creates different incentives where top-half teams chase European places, and bottom-half sides fight relegation. Properly executed Scottish Premiership predictions take into account how this split impacts late-season fixtures, where head-to-head clashes within each half become decisive.
- Assessing form and underlying data. The second step in creating highly accurate Scottish Premiership predictions is measuring form and underlying performance. Analysts study expected goals (xG), shot data, and defensive stability, alongside historical averages such as home-win percentage and BTTS frequency. Short-term streaks are filtered against longer-term evidence to highlight sustainable trends. This process ensures Scottish Premiership predictions reflect real strength rather than temporary runs of fortune.
- Reviewing squad strength and availability. Analysing squad strength is a decisive step when it comes to Scottish Premiership predictions because the financial gap between Celtic, Rangers, and other clubs allows the Glasgow clubs to build stronger, deeper squads. For mid-table and relegation candidates, injuries, suspensions, or transfer exits have a far greater impact on results, as bench options are limited. Our football betting analysts measure starting elevens against squad depth, while accounting for fixture congestion and international call-ups, ensuring Scottish Premiership predictions reflect actual resources rather than reputations.
- Factoring in venue, travel, and scheduling parameters. The fourth step in producing accurate Scottish Premiership predictions is factoring in venue, travel, and scheduling. Venue parameters such as stadium size, crowd intensity, and weather conditions carry extra weight in this league. Celtic Park and Ibrox are near-fortresses, while smaller grounds like Almondvale Stadium or St Mirren Park often produce tighter margins. Travel distances, midweek fixtures, and harsh winter conditions influence fatigue and playing style, especially for clubs with smaller squads. These contextual factors ensure Scottish Premiership predictions reflect real-world match dynamics beyond pure data.
- Comparing projections with bookmaker odds. The final step ensures Scottish Premiership predictions are actionable for punters. Probabilities based on form, squad strength, and context are compared against bookmaker prices, highlighting value opportunities. Overreactions to short-term results or mispriced underdogs are flagged, giving bettors practical edges. This step transforms Scottish Premiership predictions from simple forecasts into evidence-based betting insights aligned with market realities.
When are Scottish Premiership Predictions released?
Our Scottish Premiership predictions are published on Tuesdays at 12:30 AM London time, timed to provide fresh analysis ahead of the following weekend’s fixtures. Since Premiership matches are played from Friday through Sunday, this release window ensures forecasts reflect the most recent results and developments. When midweek matches are scheduled, new Scottish Premiership predictions are released the day after the last game is played, at 12:30 AM London time as well. This approach guarantees our football betting tips are precise, timely, and based on the latest data, helping fans and bettors prepare with confidence for every round.
What are the most appealing Betting Markets to bet on for the Scottish Premiership?
The most appealing betting markets for the Scottish Premiership are Home Wins, Under 3.5 Goals, and Clean Sheets. These three markets stand out because they combine the strength of home advantage with Scotland’s tendency toward tight, defensively disciplined games. Bettors are drawn to them not only for their consistency across seasons but also because the league’s biggest clubs show clear patterns in these areas as well, offering Scottish Premiership punters reliable entry points.
More information about the 3 most appealing betting markets to bet on for the Scottish Premiership is given below.
- Home Wins. The Home Win market is highly appealing for Premiership bettors because of the long-standing dominance of Celtic and Rangers in their own stadiums. League-wide home wins peaked at 52% in 2022/23 and remained strong at 47% in 2024/25. At the club level, Rangers went unbeaten at Ibrox Stadium in their title-winning 2020/21 campaign, taking 102 points with 32 wins overall. Celtic followed a similar path in 2023/24, winning all five Championship Group matches, including emphatic home performances where they scored 15 and conceded only 4. Such cases highlight how home strength defines the Scottish Premiership, making the Home Win market often very rewarding for punters.
- Under 3.5 Goals. The Under 3.5 Goals market is one of the best in the Scottish Premiership because the majority of matches rarely exceed three goals. In 2020/21, 79% of fixtures finished under this line, while in 2021/22 the figure was 76%. Even in higher-scoring seasons, the market held strong, such as in 2022/23 and 2024/25 when it still landed in 66% of matches. Highlighting the Under 3.5 line, rather than the more frequent Under 4.5, reflects the balance between reliability and profitability: while Under 4.5 cashes more often, odds are typically shorter, meaning Under 3.5 offers greater value for Premiership punters without sacrificing consistency.
- Clean Sheets (CS). The Clean Sheets market is extremely appealing in the Scottish Premiership due to the defensive discipline of its leading teams. Across the league, clean sheets accounted for 68% of games in 2020/21 and remained above 50% in every subsequent season. At the club level, Rangers’ 2020/21 title-winning Premiership season produced 68% clean sheets, conceding only 13 goals across 38 matches. Celtic followed with 53% in 2021/22 and 55% in 2024/25, again demonstrating how elite clubs regularly shut out opponents. These figures confirm that backing clean sheets is a reliable strategy for punters in Scotland’s top division.
A table summarising key outcomes across the last five Premiership seasons is given below.
| Season |
Match Result (Home Wins) |
Match Result (Draws) |
Match Result (Away Wins) |
Under 3.5 Goals |
Clean Sheets |
Avg. Goals / Match |
| 2020/21 |
39% |
25% |
36% |
79% |
68% |
2.42 |
| 2021/22 |
43% |
28% |
29% |
76% |
60% |
2.47 |
| 2022/23 |
52% |
18% |
30% |
66% |
54% |
2.94 |
| 2023/24 |
43% |
27% |
30% |
69% |
56% |
2.76 |
| 2024/25 |
47% |
21% |
32% |
66% |
51% |
2.96 |
Scottish Premiership Season Guide
The 2025/26 Scottish Premiership is the top division of football in Scotland and the 129th edition of the national league. The league features 12 clubs, including returning sides Falkirk and Livingston, who earned promotion from the Championship, while Ross County and St Johnstone dropped down a tier. Celtic enter the season as defending champions after finishing 17 points clear of Rangers in 2024/25. The Premiership remains Scotland’s most watched competition, with Sky Sports broadcasting up to 60 live games, including all Old Firm clashes, Edinburgh derbies, and Dundee derbies throughout the campaign.
What Is the Format of the Scottish Premiership 2025/26 Season?
The format of the Scottish Premiership 2025/26 follows an established structure of 12 teams playing a triple round-robin in the initial phase, with each club facing every other side three times for a total of 33 fixtures. Once these matches are completed, the table is split into two sections: the top six and the bottom six. Each team then plays five additional matches within its section, either home or away, bringing the total to 38 league games per club. This setup mirrors elements seen in Belgium Pro League predictions, where a split format reshapes the competition and ensures that late-season fixtures carry extra weight in deciding both champions and relegation battles.
Unlike in the Belgian league, the Scottish Premiership does not reset or halve points after the split. Instead, all points earned during the initial 33 rounds of the Premiership are carried over into the final phase, maintaining continuity and rewarding consistency across the full season.
The winner of the Scottish Premiership qualifies for the Champions League play-off round, with the runner-up entering the second qualifying round. Europa League and Conference League places are distributed through league positions and the Scottish Cup as well, while the side finishing 12th is automatically relegated to the Championship. The 11th-placed team enters the Premiership play-off final against a Championship opponent for the right to remain in the top flight.
What are the Start & End Dates for Scottish Premiership 2025/26?
The 2025/26 Scottish Premiership season runs from 2 August 2025 to 17 May 2026. The campaign kicked off with Kilmarnock hosting newly promoted Livingston on the opening Saturday, followed by a televised weekend that included Motherwell vs Rangers, Falkirk vs Dundee United, Celtic vs St Mirren, and Hearts vs Aberdeen. The final pre-split Premiership fixtures are scheduled for 11 April, with the first round after the split beginning on 25 April.
There is no winter break in the Scottish Premiership tournament, which means clubs continue playing throughout December and early January. High-profile clashes are built into this period, such as the Old Firm derby at Celtic Park on 3 January and the Edinburgh derby on 27 December. Boxing Day remains free of fixtures, with Premiership games played before and after the holiday.
How are Scottish Premiership Fixtures built up?
Scottish Premiership fixtures are built up with a balance of competitive fairness and commercial appeal. Each club is guaranteed 19 home and 19 away matches across the season. In the opening 33 rounds of the Premiership, teams meet three times, with the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) attempting to ensure an equitable split of home and away ties. After this stage, the Premiership league table is divided into two halves, and clubs play the others in their section once more, either at home or away, to complete the 38-game schedule.
Scottish Premiership fixtures are carefully scheduled to maximise interest and broadcast audiences. For example, the first Old Firm derby between Celtic and Rangers takes place at Ibrox on 31 August, with further meetings on 3 January and 28 February. The first Edinburgh derby between Hearts and Hibernian is set for 4 October, while the Dundee derby between Dundee and Dundee United kicks off on 30 August. Postponement rules for 2025/26 allow clubs involved in European play-offs to reschedule Premiership matches falling between the two continental legs, ensuring clubs competing in Europe are not disadvantaged.
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