Expert football betting suggestions for Sunday, 2 August - Discover the top bets in today's football matches, provided by our knowledgeable tipsters.
In the world of Scottish football, the new season is upon us, and excitement is building as teams gear up for their opening matches. Here's a look at some key odds, struggles, and changes for several clubs as they prepare for the 2022/23 campaign.
First, let's turn our attention to the upcoming match between Dundee and Hibernian. The Leichardt-based team is offering a sign-up offer for talkSPORT BET, but the odds for the match itself are intriguing. With odds of 11/1 for a 2-1 win by Dundee, it's the "long shot of the day" according to some analysts. However, Hibernian's pre-season performance suggests that they may struggle defensively, having conceded six goals against Ajax, two against Rot-Weiss Essen, two against Bolton, and three against FC Midtjylland.
Meanwhile, in the Scottish Premiership, Celtic remains a strong favourite domestically despite modest transfer activity. St Mirren, on the other hand, is viewed as fighting for a solid top-six or relegation survival spot. Interestingly, the last seven editions of Celtic versus St Mirren at Celtic Park have seen the hosts concede a surprising amount of goals. St Mirren have failed to score in only two of their last seven trips to Celtic Park.
Elsewhere, Stockport County finished third in the league last season and fell in the play-off semi-finals. They will host Bolton Wanderers in League One on Sunday, but it's worth noting that this fixture is not part of the Scottish Premiership. Bolton Wanderers, who ended up in mid-table obscurity last season and have lost their top scorer and captain, have made 10 summer signings under their new manager, Steven Schumacher.
In the betting market, the odds for Both Teams To Score in Celtic v St Mirren are 21/20, while the odds for Stockport to beat Bolton are 20/23. For those seeking precise Sunday match betting tips and forecasts on these specific games, consulting dedicated betting preview sites or live sports analysis closer to matchday would be recommended.
As the new season unfolds, we can expect to see these teams and many others continue to battle it out for supremacy in the Scottish leagues. Stay tuned for more updates and insights as the season progresses.
Sports-betting enthusiasts may find the match between Dundee and Hibernian especially intriguing, with talkSPORT BET offering a sign-up offer. The odds of 11/1 for a 2-1 win by Dundee have been labeled the "long shot of the day" by some analysts, despite Hibernian's potential defensive struggles, evidenced by their pre-season performance. On the other hand, the upcoming league match between Celtic and St Mirren could witness an unexpected number of goals, as the betting market offers odds of 21/20 for Both Teams To Score.
