Celtic have now emerged as market favourites for the Scottish Premiership title following their comprehensive Old Firm victory.
Celtic have firmly re-established themselves as favourites for the Scottish Premiership title after a huge Old Firm victory over Rangers reignited the race at the perfect time.
The Hoops delivered a dominant performance at Celtic Park to hand Rangers another damaging defeat, while simultaneously putting serious pressure on league leaders Hearts heading into the final stretch of the season. With just three games remaining, the complexion of the title race has shifted dramatically.
Hearts still hold a narrow advantage at the summit following an outstanding campaign under Derek McInnes, but Celtic’s resurgence has forced the betting markets to react. The Glasgow side have won five consecutive league matches and suddenly look like the team carrying momentum into the decisive weeks.
There is also the factor of experience. Celtic’s dominance of Scottish football over the last decade has been built on their ability to handle pressure in moments exactly like this. As the title race tightens, that pedigree could prove decisive.
Who is the Betting Favourite Between Celticvs Hearts to Win the Scottish Premiership?
Celtic have now emerged as market favourites for the Scottish Premiership title following their comprehensive Old Firm victory. According to recent odds, Celtic are the betting favourites to beat Hearts, with an implied win probability of around 43%, while Hearts sit at roughly 39%.
| Match Winner | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Celtic | 8/11 | Ladbrokes |
| Rangers | 5/4 | BetVictor |
Odds last updated at 10:00AM Monday, 11th May. View the full market on the Scottish Premiership winner page on Oddschecker.
Why Celtic Have Become Title Favourites?
Momentum has completely shifted toward Celtic over the past few weeks. Sunday's Old Firm win was their fifth consecutive league victory, and importantly, it was also their first league win over Rangers in 20 months.
Daizen Maeda’s brace against Rangers could prove season-defining. Celtic looked composed under pressure, dominated large spells of the match, and now enter the final stretch with confidence fully restored. The bookmakers have reacted accordingly.
There is also the psychological factor. Celtic know they still face Hearts in what could become a title-deciding showdown on the final day. If they continue winning, the title remains entirely in their hands despite sitting second right now.
Hearts Still Hold The Advantage
Despite Celtic becoming favourites in the betting markets, Hearts still sit top of the Scottish Premiership table with 77 points, one ahead of Celtic heading into the final stretch.
Derek McInnes’ side still control their own destiny. They welcome Falkirk in midweek before a potentially title-deciding trip to Celtic Park on the final day of the season. Win both, and the title is theirs regardless of Celtic’s results.
But momentum has undeniably shifted. Celtic are coming off five consecutive league wins and their Old Firm victory has completely changed the mood around the race. The Hoops suddenly look like a side peaking at exactly the right time.
For Hearts, the challenge now is handling the pressure. Every fixture carries massive significance, and with Celtic building confidence quickly, there is very little margin for error left in the title race.
