Scottish Premiership predictions demand attention from sharp bettorsβthe league combines fierce rivalries, attacking football, and markets where homework pays off. Beyond the Old Firm dominance, clubs like Hearts, Aberdeen, and Hibernian create genuine unpredictability that bookmakers sometimes undervalue. Betzoid delivers Scottish Premiership betting tips alongside current odds, helping you spot value across match results, over/under betting, and both teams to score markets.
Browse the upcoming fixtures and odds below, then scroll down for deeper analysis on each match.
Upcoming Scottish Premiership Fixtures
How the Scottish Premiership Works
The Scottish Premiership sits at the top of Scottish football's pyramid. Twelve clubs compete across a 38-match season that typically runs from August to May. Each team plays every opponent four times during the regular phase, creating 33 fixtures before the split.
Here's what makes Scotland's top flight unique: after 33 games, the league divides. The top six battle for the title and European places. The bottom six fight to avoid the drop. This split phase adds five more matches, intensifying competition at both ends of the table.
Champions qualify directly for European competition, while second and third place enter qualifying rounds. The bottom club faces automatic relegation to the Championship, with the second-bottom entering playoffs. Scottish football history shows Rangers and Celtic dominating the title race, though Aberdeen, Hearts, and Hibernian regularly challenge for European spotsβsimilar to how traditional powers shape Brazil's Serie A betting markets. Betzoid tracks these patterns to inform Scottish Premiership predictions throughout each campaign.
Scottish Premiership Table
| β | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | |||||||
| 1 | Heart Of Midlothian | 33 | 21 | 7 | 5 | 58/28 | 70 |
| 2 | Rangers | 33 | 19 | 12 | 2 | 66/31 | 69 |
| 3 | Celtic | 33 | 21 | 4 | 8 | 59/35 | 67 |
| 4 | Motherwell | 33 | 14 | 12 | 7 | 52/29 | 54 |
| 5 | Hibernian | 33 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 51/37 | 51 |
| 6 | Falkirk | 33 | 13 | 7 | 13 | 45/48 | 46 |
| 7 | Dundee Utd | 33 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 45/54 | 40 |
| 8 | Aberdeen | 33 | 9 | 6 | 18 | 33/48 | 33 |
| 9 | Dundee | 33 | 8 | 9 | 16 | 34/53 | 33 |
| 10 | ST Mirren | 33 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 27/48 | 30 |
| 11 | Kilmarnock | 33 | 6 | 10 | 17 | 37/65 | 28 |
| 12 | Livingston | 33 | 1 | 13 | 19 | 35/66 | 16 |
| Premiership , Championship Round | |||||||
| 1 | Celtic | 38 | 26 | 4 | 8 | 73/41 | 82 |
| 2 | Heart Of Midlothian | 38 | 24 | 8 | 6 | 67/34 | 80 |
| 3 | Rangers | 38 | 20 | 12 | 6 | 76/43 | 72 |
| 4 | Motherwell | 38 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 59/36 | 61 |
| 5 | Hibernian | 38 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 58/44 | 57 |
| 6 | Falkirk | 38 | 14 | 7 | 17 | 50/62 | 49 |
| Premiership , Relegation Round | |||||||
| 1 | Dundee Utd | 38 | 10 | 15 | 13 | 49/60 | 45 |
| 2 | Dundee | 38 | 11 | 9 | 18 | 42/61 | 42 |
| 3 | Aberdeen | 38 | 11 | 7 | 20 | 40/55 | 40 |
| 4 | Kilmarnock | 38 | 10 | 10 | 18 | 50/68 | 40 |
| 5 | ST Mirren | 38 | 8 | 10 | 20 | 30/55 | 34 |
| 6 | Livingston | 38 | 2 | 15 | 21 | 40/75 | 21 |
| β | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | |||||||
| 1 | Heart Of Midlothian | 17 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 32/10 | 70 |
| 2 | Rangers | 17 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 36/16 | 69 |
| 3 | Celtic | 16 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 34/12 | 67 |
| 4 | Motherwell | 17 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 29/9 | 54 |
| 5 | Hibernian | 16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 30/14 | 51 |
| 6 | Falkirk | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 29/26 | 46 |
| 7 | Dundee Utd | 17 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 21/22 | 40 |
| 8 | Aberdeen | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 25/21 | 33 |
| 9 | Dundee | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 24/26 | 33 |
| 10 | ST Mirren | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 10/16 | 30 |
| 11 | Kilmarnock | 17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 22/27 | 28 |
| 12 | Livingston | 16 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 21/30 | 16 |
| Premiership , Championship Round | |||||||
| 1 | Celtic | 19 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 43/15 | 82 |
| 2 | Heart Of Midlothian | 19 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 37/11 | 80 |
| 3 | Rangers | 19 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 39/21 | 72 |
| 4 | Motherwell | 19 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 32/13 | 61 |
| 5 | Hibernian | 19 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 32/19 | 57 |
| 6 | Falkirk | 20 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 33/34 | 49 |
| Premiership , Relegation Round | |||||||
| 1 | Dundee Utd | 19 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 24/22 | 45 |
| 2 | Dundee | 19 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 31/28 | 42 |
| 3 | Aberdeen | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 28/23 | 40 |
| 4 | Kilmarnock | 19 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 28/28 | 40 |
| 5 | ST Mirren | 19 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 11/22 | 34 |
| 6 | Livingston | 18 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 24/36 | 21 |
| β | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | |||||||
| 1 | Heart Of Midlothian | 16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 26/18 | 70 |
| 2 | Rangers | 16 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 30/15 | 69 |
| 3 | Celtic | 17 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 25/23 | 67 |
| 4 | Motherwell | 16 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 23/20 | 54 |
| 5 | Hibernian | 17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 21/23 | 51 |
| 6 | Falkirk | 16 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 16/22 | 46 |
| 7 | Dundee Utd | 16 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 24/32 | 40 |
| 8 | Aberdeen | 17 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 8/27 | 33 |
| 9 | Dundee | 17 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 10/27 | 33 |
| 10 | ST Mirren | 17 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 17/32 | 30 |
| 11 | Kilmarnock | 16 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 15/38 | 28 |
| 12 | Livingston | 17 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 14/36 | 16 |
| Premiership , Championship Round | |||||||
| 1 | Celtic | 19 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 30/26 | 82 |
| 2 | Heart Of Midlothian | 19 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 30/23 | 80 |
| 3 | Rangers | 19 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 37/22 | 72 |
| 4 | Motherwell | 19 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 27/23 | 61 |
| 5 | Hibernian | 19 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 26/25 | 57 |
| 6 | Falkirk | 18 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 17/28 | 49 |
| Premiership , Relegation Round | |||||||
| 1 | Dundee Utd | 19 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 25/38 | 45 |
| 2 | Dundee | 19 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 11/33 | 42 |
| 3 | Aberdeen | 19 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 12/32 | 40 |
| 4 | Kilmarnock | 19 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 22/40 | 40 |
| 5 | ST Mirren | 19 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 19/33 | 34 |
| 6 | Livingston | 20 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 16/39 | 21 |
Goals, Cards, and Scottish Football Trends
Scottish Premiership matches historically average between 2.6 and 2.9 goals per game. This sits above many European leagues, driven largely by the Old Firm's attacking prowess. When Celtic or Rangers play smaller clubs, expect three or more goals regularly.
The BTTS market thrives in Scotland. Both teams to score lands in roughly 50-55% of matches across typical seasons. Mid-table clashes often deliver this outcome, as defensive organization varies widely outside the top two.
Card counts run moderateβaveraging 3.5 to 4.5 yellows per match historically. Derby fixtures spike these numbers significantly. The Edinburgh derby, Glasgow clashes, and Dundee local battles generate referee activity that card market bettors can exploit. Home advantage proves meaningful but not overwhelming, with home wins accounting for around 42-46% of results across seasons. Weather conditions from October onwards affect pitch quality and playing styles, often reducing goal totals in winter months.
Best Betting Markets for the Scottish Premiership
Scottish Premiership betting odds reflect the league's competitive imbalance. The gap between the Old Firm and everyone else creates specific market opportunities. Here's where experienced bettors find consistent value:
- Asian Handicaps: When Celtic or Rangers face lower-half opposition, -1.5 or -2.0 lines often provide better returns than standard 1X2 markets priced at prohibitive odds.
- Over/Under Goals: Over/under betting works well on fixture-specific analysis. Top-two matches against promoted sides historically clear 2.5 goals at profitable rates.
- Both Teams to Score: BTTS No in matches involving defensively solid sides like Hearts or St Johnstone offers overlooked value, particularly away from home.
- Correct Score: The predictable nature of certain fixtures makes correct score markets viable. Analysis shows 2-0 and 3-0 home wins hit frequently when favorites host strugglers.
- Half-Time/Full-Time: Dominant teams often lead at the break and extend margins. This market rewards patience in research.
Understanding how to bet on the Scottish Premiership starts with recognizing these structural patterns rather than chasing individual match prices. For convenient funding, many bettors use betting sites accepting Apple Pay.
Scottish Premiership Players stats
| β | Player | Club | Goals | Penalties | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tawanda Jethro Maswanhise | Motherwell | 17 | 3 | 35 |
| 2 | B. Nygren | Celtic | 16 | 0 | 38 |
| 3 | L. Shankland | Heart OF Midlothian | 16 | 3 | 29 |
| 4 | Youssef Chermiti | Rangers | 15 | 0 | 30 |
| 5 | D. Maeda | Celtic | 14 | 0 | 36 |
| 6 | ClΓ‘udio Braga | Heart OF Midlothian | 14 | 0 | 38 |
| 7 | Z. Sapsford | Dundee Utd | 9 | 1 | 38 |
| 8 | K. Nisbet | Aberdeen | 9 | 2 | 35 |
| 9 | M. Emmanuel | Motherwell | 8 | 0 | 36 |
| 10 | K. Bowie | Hibernian | 8 | 0 | 22 |
| 11 | T. John-Jules | Kilmarnock | 8 | 0 | 18 |
| 12 | B. Stewart | Falkirk | 8 | 0 | 17 |
| 13 | Yang Hyun-Jun | Celtic | 8 | 0 | 31 |
| 14 | J. Hugill | Kilmarnock | 8 | 1 | 15 |
| 15 | J. McGrath | Hibernian | 8 | 3 | 34 |
| 16 | M. Boyle | Hibernian | 8 | 3 | 36 |
| 17 | A. Ahmed Fatah | Dundee Utd | 8 | 3 | 30 |
| 18 | J. Tavernier | Rangers | 8 | 4 | 34 |
| 19 | E. Just | Motherwell | 7 | 0 | 35 |
| 20 | M. Moore | Rangers | 7 | 0 | 33 |
| β | Player | Team | Assists | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C. Miller | Falkirk | 9 | 38 |
| 2 | K. Tierney | Celtic | 8 | 35 |
| 3 | C. Slattery | Motherwell | 8 | 31 |
| 4 | E. Just | Motherwell | 7 | 35 |
| 5 | N. Raskin | Rangers | 7 | 33 |
| 6 | G. Kiltie | Kilmarnock | 7 | 34 |
| 7 | A. Kyziridis | Heart OF Midlothian | 7 | 38 |
| 8 | D. Maeda | Celtic | 6 | 36 |
| 9 | W. Ferry | Dundee Utd | 6 | 33 |
| 10 | C. Congreve | Dundee | 6 | 34 |
| 11 | H. Milne | Heart OF Midlothian | 6 | 30 |
| 12 | B. Nygren | Celtic | 5 | 38 |
| 13 | Youssef Chermiti | Rangers | 5 | 30 |
| 14 | Luca Stephenson | Dundee Utd | 5 | 29 |
| 15 | M. Mandron | ST Mirren | 5 | 35 |
| 16 | D. Gassama | Rangers | 5 | 38 |
| 17 | S. Armstrong | Aberdeen | 5 | 28 |
| 18 | Tony Yogane | Dundee | 5 | 36 |
| 19 | D. John | ST Mirren | 5 | 30 |
| 20 | J. Obita | Hibernian | 5 | 26 |
| β | Player | Team | Matches | Minutes | Red | Yellow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A. Trusty | Celtic | 26 | 2162 | 2 | 4 |
| 2 | G. Hanley | Hibernian | 24 | 1932 | 2 | 2 |
| 3 | A. GogiΔ | ST Mirren | 34 | 2963 | 1 | 12 |
| 4 | C. Halkett | Heart OF Midlothian | 30 | 2536 | 1 | 9 |
| 5 | D. Watson | Kilmarnock | 34 | 2410 | 1 | 8 |
| 6 | E. Watt | Motherwell | 34 | 2900 | 1 | 7 |
| 7 | R. King | ST Mirren | 33 | 1990 | 1 | 7 |
| 8 | V. Ε evelj | Dundee Utd | 33 | 2565 | 1 | 7 |
| 9 | N. Devlin | Aberdeen | 29 | 2189 | 1 | 7 |
| 10 | C. MontaΓ±o | Livingston | 26 | 1759 | 1 | 7 |
| 11 | D. Thompson | Kilmarnock | 36 | 2644 | 1 | 6 |
| 12 | M. Emmanuel | Motherwell | 36 | 2733 | 1 | 6 |
| 13 | J. McGrath | Hibernian | 34 | 2399 | 1 | 6 |
| 14 | G. Shinnie | Aberdeen | 32 | 1798 | 1 | 6 |
| 15 | N. Djiga | Rangers | 25 | 1949 | 1 | 6 |
| 16 | G. Stanger | Kilmarnock | 20 | 1692 | 1 | 6 |
| 17 | L. Henderson | Falkirk | 34 | 3002 | 1 | 5 |
| 18 | J. Bokila | Livingston | 23 | 901 | 1 | 5 |
| 19 | Panutche CamarΓ‘ | Dundee Utd | 29 | 1747 | 1 | 4 |
| 20 | Y. Dhanda | Dundee | 28 | 2154 | 1 | 4 |
| 21 | R. McGowan | Livingston | 22 | 1860 | 1 | 4 |
| 22 | B. Spencer | Falkirk | 38 | 3220 | 0 | 13 |
| 23 | L. Scales | Celtic | 37 | 3104 | 0 | 12 |
| 24 | R. Deas | Kilmarnock | 36 | 3121 | 0 | 12 |
| 25 | D. Tait | Falkirk | 38 | 2699 | 0 | 10 |
| 26 | I. Iovu | Dundee Utd | 27 | 2252 | 0 | 10 |
| 27 | K. Phillips | ST Mirren | 38 | 3173 | 0 | 9 |
| 28 | C. McGregor | Celtic | 37 | 3198 | 0 | 9 |
| 29 | E. Hamilton | Dundee | 33 | 2956 | 0 | 9 |
| 30 | B. Lyons | Kilmarnock | 31 | 2058 | 0 | 9 |
| 31 | D. Finlayson | Livingston | 35 | 3099 | 0 | 8 |
| 32 | M. Tait | Livingston | 33 | 2458 | 0 | 8 |
| 33 | C. Slattery | Motherwell | 31 | 2319 | 0 | 8 |
| 34 | H. Milne | Heart OF Midlothian | 30 | 2482 | 0 | 8 |
Tips for Betting on Scottish Football
Scottish Premiership football betting tips work best when you factor in scheduling quirks. European weeks genuinely affect squad rotation, particularly for Celtic when juggling Champions League commitments. Monitor team news closely during these periods.
- Track Split Phase Form: The post-split fixtures carry different pressure. Relegation-threatened sides often find unexpected results as desperation kicks in. Title-chasing teams can ease off once mathematics favor them.
- Weather and Pitch Conditions: Scottish winters hammer playing surfaces. From November through February, games at certain venues become lower-scoring slogs. Adjust your goals expectations accordingly.
- Derby Match Patterns: Edinburgh, Dundee, and Glasgow derbies defy form books. Cards increase, favorites stumble, and unders land more than seasonal averages suggest. Approach these fixtures differently.
- Cup Competition Impact: Scottish Cup and League Cup runs create fixture congestion. Smaller clubs especially struggle with squad depth when competing on multiple fronts.
- New Season Value: Opening weeks see bookmakers still calibrating odds. Early-season betting rewards those who followed pre-season preparation closely.
Match predictions improve when you combine these factors rather than relying on league position alone. Betzoid's betting tips emphasize this contextual approachβmuch like successful strategies for Argentine top-flight betting.
Keeping Your Betting Fun and Safe
Set your betting budget before each matchday. Stick to it regardless of results. Scottish football's unpredictable moments make chasing losses dangerousβespecially during emotional derby weekends.
Take breaks between betting sessions. Step away from live markets if frustration builds. Only stake money you can genuinely afford to lose without affecting daily life. Support resources exist through organizations like GambleAware and BeGambleAware for anyone needing guidance. Betting should enhance your enjoyment of Scottish football, never compromise it.
From derby day drama to crucial six-pointers at the bottom, betting on Scotland's top flight rewards those who track squad depth, European fixture congestion, and home advantage factors unique to this competition. Odds and standings refresh regularly hereβsave this page for quick pre-match research. Always stake within your limits and treat betting as entertainment, not income.
