The Scottish Premiership has become increasingly intense in recent seasons, with Rangers back at the top of the championship. This is an opportunity for punters to place bets on more than one team, with Celtic ending a run of nine consecutive titles in the 2020-2021 season.
With the two traditional championship teams returning to the top, one can expect another tough-fought race between the two top teams of the Premiership to try and beat their eternal rival. This is an opportunity for punters to forecast some fiery "Old Firm" futures.
Betting on football is an exciting experience, especially when physically being present in the stadiums, cheering on your beloved teams, and booing the opponents. Spirits are high, and the atmosphere is incomparable.
Before betting on the Scottish Football Championship, it is crucial to spot the right time of the season, as it is divided into four parts. There is a supposed turning point after Matchday 33 when the championship splits into two parts: the top 6 who play aiming to maintain a top 6 finish while the bottom 6 play to avoid relegation.
Celtic and Rangers have their eyes on the league title
The dominance of Glasgow's two big clubs is structurally rooted in football in Scotland.
The two Glasgow teams are the two superpowers of the Scottish Football League with more than 50 league titles each, while the third and fourth teams on the podium, with 4 titles apiece, are Hibernian and Heart of Midlothian.
This duopoly has held the title of a champion since the 1984-85 season. Betting on a Celtic or Rangers win in the league is pretty much a 50/50 bet. To aim for more interesting odds, take a look at the bwin handicap betting tab.
Betting on Scottish side competitions
The Second Division in Scotland is made up of just ten teams that meet three times per season, with a first-place that gives direct access to the Premiership, while the next three enter a play-off.
Play-offs are always exciting games and difficult to predict as all teams play as if their lives depended on a game.
The Cup competition in Scotland is the Scottish League Cup which is also referred to as the Premier Sports Cup. 8 groups comprising 5 teams each, take part. It is a straightforward knockout competition. The final takes place at Hampden Park. Bet on the Scottish League Cup with bwin.
