Scottish Premiership Season Opens with New Managers

The 2025/26 Scottish Premiership season begins on August 2, featuring both Celtic and Rangers as the dominant contenders for the title. Rangers, now managed by Russell Martin, open their campaign away at Motherwell, who are led by new Danish manager Jens Berthel Askou and hope to capitalize on Rangers' injury issues. Despite these challenges, Rangers maintain a strong unbeaten record at Fir Park. Celtic start their title defense against St. Mirren and are seeking a record 56th championship, remaining favorites due to their squad depth and recent dominance. Both clubs are tied at 55 league titles each, underlining the ongoing Old Firm rivalry. Betting activity is high, reflecting the expectation that the title race will once again be decided between Celtic and Rangers.