Scottish Premiership predictions and tips

At MightyTips, you can get your free Scotland Premiership predictions for the 2026/27 season. We analyse real-life data and match previews to provide SPL betting tips that boost your chances of winning.

The Scottish Premiership is the highest level of professional football in Scotland and was established in 2013 following the merger of the Scottish Premier League and the Scottish Football League. The division comprises 12 teams, with each side playing 38 times throughout the regular campaign, a total of 228 fixtures. The 2026/27 campaign gets underway on July 31st, 2026 and will conclude on May 16th, 2027.

It's worth noting that the division splits into two sections of six teams after 33 games, with the top six sides battling it out for the European spots and the remaining teams fighting to avoid relegation to the second tier. Make sure you follow our Scottish Premiership predictions throughout the 2026/27 season, enabling you to follow every single kick of the Scottish top flight.

Who will win the Scottish Premier League title in 2026/27?

Last season was a rare occasion when it was not about the Old Firm teams contesting the title. Celtic still claimed gold, but they finished just two points ahead of Heart of Midlothian. However, it will all return to classics this season, as Hearts are simply of a lower class. They were already knocked out of the UEFA Champions League before the start of the Scottish Premiership, losing 6-0 on aggregate to Sturm Graz.

Celtic are the favourites to retain the title under Martin O'Neil. The 74-year-old had two stints with the club last season, stepping in after resignations of Brendan Rodgers and Wilfried Nancy. Now he has had the whole midseason to prepare the team, and will surely help in getting positive results. While Celtic did sell their leading striker, Daizen Maeda, to Ipswich, they've strengthened the squad with former Bodo/Glimt forward Kasper Høgh and ex-Quarabag target man Camilo Duran.

Derek McInnes, who coached Hearts last season, is now in charge of Rangers. They were very active in the transfer market, keeping all the key players while also signing goalkeeper Ivor Pandur, midfielder Vanja Dragojevic and defender Ross McCrorie. Moreover, Lawrence Shankland and Cameron Devlin came from Hearts as free agents. Still, Rangers look a weaker side on paper, and McInnes will need time to settle in. With bags of experience, O'Neil should secure another trophy for Celtic.

Scottish Premiership winner prediction: Celtic wins the league for the 57th time.

Scottish Premiership relegation prediction 2026/27

The bookmakers can't really name a clear favourite to be relegated, as there are as many as five teams with similar odds to finish bottom. Last season, Livingston were relegated directly as the last-placed team, while St Mirren won the relegation play-offs after finishing in 11th place.

This season, the relegation battle could be one of the most unpredictable storylines ever. Newly promoted St Johnstone face the challenge of readjusting to top-flight football, while St Mirren enter the campaign after a major squad overhaul. Dundee and Kilmarnock also look vulnerable, with both sides likely to rely on consistency rather than star quality to stay clear of trouble. In a league where fine margins often decide survival, injuries and winter form could prove decisive.

Prediction: St Johnstone will finish bottom and suffer automatic relegation, while St Mirren will be forced into the relegation play-off but ultimately retain their Premiership status once again.

2026/27 Scottish Premiership best goalscorer prediction

Motherwell's Zimbabwean striker Tawanda Maswanhise was the best goalscorer last season with 17 goals. He was one goal ahead of Celtic's Benjamin Nygren and Hearts' Lawrence Shankland, who has moved to Rangers since. All three are once again among the favourites to claim the Golden Boot, as is Celtic's newcomer Kasper Høgh and Youssef Chermiti from Rangers.

Høgh has scored 36 league goals for Bodo/Glimt between 2024 and 2026, adding 15 more at the European stage. The Danish striker is only 25, so he has plenty of room for improvement. As we predict Celtic winning the league, Høgh becoming the best goalscorer looks like a logical decision.

Prediction: Høgh reaches 20 league goals in 2026/27, becoming the best scorer of the Scottish Premiership.

Ahead of making any SPL predictions, it's important to have a clear understanding of the format. The William Hill Scottish Premiership features 12 teams, all of whom will play 38 games during the regular season. After 33 games, the league will split into two halves: the Championship Group and the Relegation Group.

The winners will take part in the UEFA Champions League second qualifying round. Teams finishing second and third will play in the UEFA Conference League second qualifying round. The winners of the 2026/27 Scottish Cup will earn a place in the UEFA Europa League. Should the cup winners also secure the Scottish Premiership title, the Europa League first qualifying round berth allocated to the cup winners will instead be awarded to the league runners-up. As a result, the Conference League second qualifying round places will also shift down the final league standings by one position.

At the other end of the table, the team that finishes bottom will be automatically relegated to the Scottish Championship. The second-bottom side will compete in the relegation play-offs, which will take place at the end of the season. They will play a two-legged contest against the second-placed finishers in the Championship. If they are victorious, they will retain their spot in the top tier. If they are unsuccessful, the two teams will swap places.

At MightyTips, our free Scottish Premiership betting tips cover a wide range. Our experts conduct a lot of research based on updated data to provide the best selections for each game. Some of the bets we offer include:

• Acca tips
• Both teams will score tips
• Over 2.5 goals tips
• Under 2.5 goals tips
• Double chance tips

To make successful SPFL predictions, you need to understand the nuances of this unique competition. We’ve taken a look at some of the factors which need to be considered before attempting to make a Scottish Premiership prediction. 

• Weather conditions: The climate can be fairly unrelenting in Scotland, particularly during the winter months. Inclement conditions will inevitably play a part in the outcome of some games, with driving rain and swirling winds likely to result in a low-scoring and low-quality match, with the players struggling to get the ball under control. Furthermore, some teams may face a backlog of fixtures during the second half of the season as a consequence of postponements, and this should always be factored into your predictions. 
• European schedule: Some teams, particularly those who are competing at the European stage, may struggle to juggle the hectic schedule, particularly if a tricky domestic fixture is pencilled in for just 72 hours after an arduous European fixture, which requires substantial travel. Always consider how a midweek trip to Azerbaijan, Georgia or Turkey is likely to affect an SPFL outfit. 
• New manager bounce: Teams aren’t averse to making mid-season managerial switches, and this should always be factored into your considerations. A change of voice in the dugout may produce a sudden uplift in form. 
• January transfer window: Star players may suddenly depart once the January transfer window opens, resulting in a sudden downturn in results. Inversely, the addition of a player in a problem position may result in everything clicking into place. 

Alongside our Scottish Premiership predictions, our experienced team of analysts and betting experts provides regular tips and previews of many other leagues and competitions, ensuring that you’re able to easily access accurate predictions for each matchday throughout the season. 

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