Celtic, the Scottish football club, was favored to win the 2024/2025 Scottish Premiership before the season began. Paddy Power, a sportsbook, even paid out any outright bets on Celtic as a winner after just one game. In their first match against Kilmarnock, Celtic emerged victorious with a 4-0 win, thanks to goals from Reo Hatate, Liam Scales, Nicolas-Gerrit Kuhn, and Anthony Ralston. On the other hand, their main rival, Rangers, only managed to secure one point in their opener against Hearts.
Paddy Power confidently declared Celtic as the champions of Scotland for the 55th time after their strong start to the season. With a two-point lead already, the sportsbook made the decision to pay out on Celtic winning the league. This announcement was accompanied by a video of Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers laughing, showcasing the team’s early dominance.
In the previous season, Celtic comfortably won the league, finishing ahead of Rangers by eight points. Hearts came in third place, trailing behind Rangers by 27 points. This highlighted the strong hold that Celtic and Rangers have on the Scottish Premiership.
This isn’t the first time Paddy Power has paid out early on bets. In 2022, they paid out on Liverpool winning the English Premier League before the season even began. This decision was made after Liverpool defeated Manchester City in the Community Shield. However, City went on to win the league that season, while Liverpool finished in fifth place.
Overall, Celtic’s strong start to the 2024/2025 season has cemented their position as favorites to win the Scottish Premiership once again. With Paddy Power already paying out on their victory, it seems like Celtic is on track to secure another title in their illustrious history.