The climax to an exhilarating Scottish Premiership season may have come less than 48 hours ago, but the anticipated for the 2026/27 season is already underway.
Hearts pushed them all the way to the very end, but it was Celtic who retained their crown for a fifth successive season, as late goals from Daizen Maeda and Callum Osmand sealed a 3-1 victory over their title rivals on Saturday. However, Hearts will be desperate to enact revenge when the new season gets underway, while Rangers won’t be content with playing third wheel.
Both Motherwell and Hibs will be knocking on the door too, almost both sides proved their capabilities last season with wins against the top three, while Falkirk, Aberdeen, Dundee United and others will be eyeing a top half finish.
But where will each team finish come the end of the campaign? Here is where every team is predicted to finish in the Scottish Premiership table come May 2027*.
*All odds are offered by Betfair and are subject to change at any time. Please gamble responsibly.
5. 8th: Dundee United
Jim Goodwin's side had an inconsistent year, but finished 'the best of the rest' in the bottom half. A bottom six is predicted by the bookies next season. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
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6. 7th: St Johnstone
Can they newly promoted Saints beat off the threat of relegation? The bookies think they'll be in and amongst the strugglers with odds of 500/1. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
7. 6th: Motherwell
Under the management of Jens Berthel-Askou, the Fir Park outfit have been transformed. But can they keep a hold of their highly rated Danish manager? Either way, the bookies are tipping them for a sixth placed finish. They have title odds of 250/1. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
8. 5th: Aberdeen
The Dons endured a turbulent campaign, but the appointment of Stephen Robinson as manager helped them steady the ship. The bookies are tipping them to improve next season, and nab a place in the five of the table. They have title odds of 80/1. | SNS Group