Premiership · 2026/27

Premiership Matchday 1 predictions

6 fixtures from July 31 to August 3. 1X2 probabilities, correct score and implied odds, recalculated as odds and line-ups move.

Kick-off times in UTC

Match of the round

Monday, August 3 · 18:30

Celtic#1

1–0

Dundee#6
1 · 74%X · 20%2 · 6%
Celtic to win · 74%Full analysis →

Every fixture this round

Friday, July 31

  1. 1–1
    Dundee Utd#9
    Rangers#2

Saturday, August 1

  1. 0–2
    Falkirk#11
    ST Mirren#4
    47%31%22%
  2. 2–1
    Aberdeen#10
    Heart Of Midlothian#3
    34%28%38%

Sunday, August 2

  1. 4–3
    ST Johnstone#7
    Kilmarnock#12
    35%32%33%
  2. 1–2
    Hibernian#8
    Motherwell#5
    34%32%34%

Monday, August 3

  1. 1–0
    Celtic#1
    Dundee#6
    74%20%6%

Premiership Matchday 1 runs from July 31 to August 3 with 6 fixtures. For each one the Betora model blends recent form, Elo rating, expected goals, absences and market odds into a 1X2 probability and a most likely correct score.

The safest pick of the round is Celtic - Dundee: Celtic to win at 74%. The tightest match is Hibernian - Motherwell, where no outcome clears 34%, so treat it with care in an accumulator.

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Matchday 1 FAQ

When is Premiership Matchday 1 played?

From July 31 to August 3. Kick-off times on this page are shown in UTC.

What is the safest pick of Matchday 1?

Celtic - Dundee: Celtic to win at 74% probability according to the Betora model. No prediction is guaranteed: use the probabilities to compare odds.

How are these predictions calculated?

Every match is rated by a model that combines Elo rating, expected goals (xG), form over the last 5 games, injuries and suspensions, and bookmaker odds. The output is a probability for each outcome and the most likely correct score.

Do the predictions change before kick-off?

Yes. Probabilities are recalculated until kick-off whenever odds move or the official line-ups are announced.