Celtic Betting Odds
The green and white hoops of Celtic are synonymous with success in Scottish football. And it could be argued that worldwide, these hoops signify Celtic over any other club in the world.
The Glasgow giants have dominated the domestic scene, claiming an incredible 11 league titles in the last 12 years. However, their European adventures have painted a different picture in recent times, with the Bhoys struggling to replicate their domestic dominance on the continental stage. If you're backing Celtic in Europe, the odds will be significantly lower than that of Domestic competitions, where Celtic are favourites to sweep each trophy once again.
Celtic Odds to Win Scottish Premiership
Celtic are perennial favourites for the Scottish Premiership title, and this season is no different. They secured last year's championship by a comfortable 8-point margin, following a similarly dominant 7-point victory the previous year. The Hoops tend to hit their stride mid-season, remaining unbeaten in November since 2012 – a testament to their consistency and ability to grind out results once they've reached a level of comfort during the season.
While the summer sale of midfielder Matt O'Riley is undoubtedly a blow, the spine of the team remains formidable. Captain Callum McGregor provides experience and guile, Kyogo Furuhashi remains a goal threat, and young defender Liam Scales continues to impress. With this core group leading the charge, expect Celtic to be in pole position to lift the Premiership trophy once again.
Celtic Odds for Domestic Cups
Celtic's dominance extends beyond the league, with domestic cups also firmly in their sights. Since the 2013/14 season, the Hoops have only failed to lift a cup trophy on three occasions, with their last trophyless season coming in 2020/21.
Celtic have won the Scottish League Cup, in six of the last eight seasons, in the other campaigns, they lost in the second round of the competition, so typically, you can feel very comfortable placing your bets on Celtic in this competition by September. Naturally, trends are made to be broken, it's just a question of when.
Meanwhile, the Scottish Cup has eluded Celtic in two of the last four seasons, both times they were beaten by Old Firm Derby rivals Rangers.
This consistent cup pedigree, combined with their squad depth and winning mentality, makes them a formidable force in knockout competitions. Expect Celtic to be vying for both the Scottish Cup and League Cup honours come season's end.
Betting on Celtic in Europe
While domestically dominant, Celtic's recent European record leaves much to be desired. The past four years have seen them accumulate an abysmal 19 points from 24 Champions League and Europa League group stage matches, conceding a concerning 64 goals in the process.
This translates to an average of fewer than 5 points per group stage campaign and less than a point per game – a far cry from the club's European Cup-winning pedigree. While their domestic form suggests potential for improvement, bettors should approach Celtic's European ventures with caution.
Brendan Rodgers Brings Success to Celtic
The return of Brendan Rodgers to the Celtic dugout has sent a wave of optimism through the green half of Glasgow. During his first spell at the helm, Rodgers proved himself to be one of the most successful managers in the club's illustrious history, ranking alongside legends Willie Maley and Jock Stein.
At the time of writing, Rodgers has steered Celtic to an incredible nine trophies and boasts an impressive win rate of over 70% with 161 victories from 228 matches. His trophy-per-game ratio sits at an astounding 25, a figure bettered only by his successor, Ange Postecoglou, who departed for Tottenham Hotspur after a very successful spell at the club.
With Rodgers back at the helm and familiar with the pressures of delivering silverware at Celtic, expect a renewed focus and determination to succeed both domestically and in Europe.