SPFL Fixtures
As the top league of the SPFL system, the Scottish Premiership, also known as the cinch Premiership, brings outstanding football quality. The league comprises only 12 teams, guaranteeing a power balance and a fiercely competitive environment. The rivalry is evident in the Old Firm, a collective name for two Glasgow clubs, Celtic and Rangers.
Namely, the league consists of 12 teams playing a somewhat traditional round-robin format. The format changed from four games to three to avoid the tight 44-game schedule. We also have to mention the Scottish Cup and the Scottish League Cup, which are two of the most prestigious football cups in Scotland.
The season usually starts around August and lasts until May, but is divided into two parts. The first part consists of 33 games, where each club plays the other thrice. Some clubs play two games at home and one away, while the others play the opposite.
In the second part, the league table divides into two sections, the top and bottom. Each section plays an additional five games, with other teams from their section. Points from the first part of the season remain, but clubs can’t advance or demote in the second part, regardless of the number of points.
The system also works on a promotion and relegation principle with the second tier of football in Scotland, the Championship. The lowest-ranked Premiership team, and winners of the Championship exchange places. The 11th-ranked team plays the winners of the Championship playoffs.
Furthermore, the league has several spots in European competitions. Two teams can join the Champions League, one goes into the Europa League, and two more go to Conference League. Our expert football insights give top SPFL predictions on each game of the season.
SPFL Stats
Having the league’s stats in mind can significantly help players find the SPFL predictions. The league, as such, started in 2013. The league is competitive. However, it has been dominated by the Old Firm since its inception.
The rivalry of the two Old Firm clubs, Celtic and Rangers, is one of the most passionate and enduring football rivalries in the world. In the Scottish Premiership as the league it is today, Celtic have won a total of nine titles.
Let’s check out some of the stats which could be beneficial to users looking to make their own SPFL predictions.
SPFL Goals Stats
Goals stats are among the most important information you should learn when trying to find SPFL predictions. Knowing how many goals, on average the league provides can be crucial.
The 2022/23 season had an average of 2.94 goals per game. With almost close to three goals, we can see that the teams in the league score often. Twelve teams, in a total of 228 games played, scored a total of 670 goals.
A total of 84% of all games had more than 1.5 goals in the game, while 57% had over 2.5 goals per game. A smaller fraction, 34%, had more than 3.5 goals, but is higher compared to some other top leagues.
Similarly, you should also have in mind which team scores the most and how much. Check out the following table for more stats on each club’s goals stats.
We will provide you with updated stats for the Scottish Professional Football League as soon as we have them, but for now, this table from the 22/23 season might give you some idea as to the trends in the SPFL.
| Team: | GP: | Avg: | 1.5+ Goals | 2.5+ Goals | 3.5+ Goals |
| Celtic | 38 | 3.89 | 97% | 76% | 55% |
| Rangers | 38 | 3.42 | 92% | 74% | 47% |
| Hearts | 38 | 3.16 | 87% | 63% | 39% |
| Aberdeen | 38 | 3.05 | 76% | 61% | 45% |
| Hibernian | 38 | 3.05 | 76% | 58% | 42% |
| Dundee Utd | 38 | 2.89 | 79% | 58% | 32% |
| Motherwell | 38 | 2.74 | 82% | 53% | 24% |
| St. Mirren | 38 | 2.74 | 76% | 55% | 29% |
| St. Johnstone | 38 | 2.63 | 76% | 47% | 21% |
| Kilmarnock | 38 | 2.61 | 74% | 47% | 32% |
| Ross County | 38 | 2.55 | 74% | 45% | 24% |
| Livingston | 38 | 2.53 | 79% | 47% | 16% |
| League Average | / | / | 80.7% | 57.0% | 33.8% |
SPFL Half Stats
Some players may also find it interesting to bet on the Halftime scores and outcomes. With that in mind, we offer some more information you can use to find your top SPFL predictions at halftime. Check out some of the stats of the Scottish Premiership teams at halftime below.
| Teams | GP | Avg | 1.5+ | 2.5+ | 3.5+ |
| Celtic | 38 | 1.79 | 53% | 29% | 8% |
| Hearts | 38 | 1.45 | 47% | 16% | 5% |
| Kilmarnock | 38 | 1.45 | 34% | 21% | 5% |
| Rangers | 38 | 1.39 | 45% | 13% | 0% |
| Aberdeen | 38 | 1.37 | 45% | 16% | 5% |
| Livingstone | 38 | 1.37 | 37% | 24% | 0% |
| Hibernian | 38 | 1.34 | 34% | 18% | 0% |
| Dundee Utd | 38 | 1.29 | 32% | 11% | 3% |
| St. Mirren | 38 | 1.24 | 37% | 13% | 0% |
| St. Johnstone | 38 | 1.21 | 26% | 11% | 3% |
| Motherwell | 38 | 1.08 | 24% | 5% | 0% |
| Ross Couty | 38 | 0.92 | 18% | 8% | 3% |
| League Average | / | / | 36.0% | 15.4% | 2.6% |
SPFL Both Teams to Score (BTTS)
Lastly, among the most popular bets in any football league is the Both teams to score market. This market makes a prediction that both teams will score at least one goal in the game. But is it a viable market when making SPFL predictions? Check out the table below for more answers.
| Teams | GP | BTS Full time | Clean Sheets | Failed to Score |
| Celtic | 38 | 53% | 42% | 5% |
| Rangers | 38 | 53% | 42% | 5% |
| Hearts | 38 | 55% | 16% | 32% |
| Aberdeen | 38 | 42% | 37% | 26% |
| Hibernian | 38 | 55% | 29% | 18% |
| Dundee Utd | 38 | 50% | 18% | 34% |
| Motherwell | 38 | 58% | 29% | 16% |
| St. Mirren | 38 | 47% | 26% | 32% |
| St. Johnstone | 38 | 50% | 18% | 34% |
| Kilmarnock | 38 | 45% | 21% | 39% |
| Ross County | 38 | 42% | 24% | 39% |
| Livingstone | 38 | 45% | 18% | 39% |
SPFL Betting Tips
Looking at the information above, we can find some SPFL predictions which are often realised in games. Namely, the league has a high average of scored goals per game, coming close to almost three goals per game. With that in mind, a standard prediction could be betting on a high number of goals.
The home teams have won 52% of all games, and we can see the home teams have a big advantage. Only 18% of games ended in a draw. Lastly, the away teams have won 31% of all games.
At the same time, home teams have scored on average 1.70 goals per match, while the away scored 1.24 per game. Both teams have scored in 50% of all games. In other words, trying to make an SPFL prediction on both teams to score is neither good nor great.
Finding the right stats to analyse is a crucial part of making your SPFL predictions. However, even if you find the right stats, there is no guarantee that you will be accurate. Luckily, our site here is help you find the top options, cut corners in doing research, and provides you with regular betting tips on all Scottish Premiership games.
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SPFL Past Winners
The reform of the football in Scotland brought forward the new Scottish Professional Football League. Its top level of competition is the Scottish Premiership, but also includes lower leagues such as the Championship, League One, League Two, etc.
Looking at the overall history of the league, we can further see the quality of the Old Firm. Between them, the two have won 110 Scottish League Championships. Rangers have won 55 and Celtic 55. Furthermore, they have also won 75 Scottish Cups, Celtic 41 and Rangers 34, and 48 Scottish League Cups, out of which Rangers have 27 and Celtic 21.
The league, as such, is only ten years old, and in its short history, it only had two champions. Celtic have absolutely dominated both the league and the Old Firm Derby, in the past ten years. Check out the table below for a list of the past winners.
| Season | Champion | Runners-Up | Third Place |
| 2024/25 | Celtic | Rangers | Hibernian |
| 2023/24 | Celtic | Rangers | Heart of Midlothian |
| 2022/23 | Celtic | Rangers | Aberdeen |
| 2021/22 | Celtic | Rangers | Heart of Midlothian |
| 2020/21 | Rangers | Celtic | Hibernian |
| 2019/20 | Celtic | Rangers | Motherwell |
| 2018/19 | Celtic | Rangers | Kilmarnock |
| 2017/18 | Celtic | Aberdeen | Rangers |
SPFL Top Players
The Scottish Premiership easily ranks among the 15 strongest football leagues in the world. With clubs such as Celtic and Rangers, we have seen countless superstar players play the league.
The league also handed awards to their best players. Namely, the Tartan Ball is awarded to the highest-scoring player in each of the four SPFL divisions. However, the Tartan Boot is awarded to the highest-scoring player of all four divisions.
| Season | Tartan Boot Winner | Goals | SPFL Premiership Player of the Year Winner |
| 2024/25 | Cyriel Dessers (Rangers) | 18 | Daizen Maeda (Celtic) |
| 2023/24 | Lawrence Shankland (Heart of Midlothian) | 24 | Lawrence Shankland (Heart of Midlothian) |
| 2022/23 | Kyogo Furuhashi (Celtic) | 27 | Kyogo Furuhashi (Celtic) |
| 2021/22 | Giorgos Giakoumakis 13 (Celtic) /
Regan Charles-Cook 13 (Ross County) | 13
13 | Craig Gordon (Heart of Midlothian) |
| 2020/21 | Odsonne Édouard, 18 (Celtic) | 18 | Allan McGregor (Rangers) |
| 2019/20 | Odsonne Édouard, 18 (Celtic) | 22 | Not Awarded |
| 2018/19 | Alfredo Morelos, 18 (Rangers) | 18 | James Forrest (Celtic) |
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