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Scottish Specials

It’s the last weekend of the SPL and the only issues
still to be sorted is the third Europa League spot and Top
Goalscorer.

Who will Finish Fifth?
Hearts 1/7
St Johnstone 4/1

Top Goalscorer
Gary Hooper 1/8
Jon Daly 9/2

The last two matchdays in the SPL only one match saw both
teams score. Maybe this is the week to back NO on all 6
matches on the Will Both Teams Score Coupon

No on all 6 Games Both To Score 60/1

All 12 teams to Score 28/1

Only 10 goals were scored in the 6 SPL matches last weekend and
after only 12 goals were scored in the midweek previous have all
the goals in the SPL dried up?
Total SPL Goals this weekend
Under 15 5/4
15 -17 15/8
Over 17 2/1

The bottom half of the SPL finish on Saturday and the top
half finish on Sunday. Which day will produce the most goals
Most Goals in SPL
Saturday 15/8
Sunday Evs
Tie 11/4

Highest Scoring Match
Celtic v Hearts 11/4
St Johnstone v Rangers 7/2
Dunfermline v Kilmarnock 4/1
Motherwell v Dundee Utd 9/2
Inverness v Hibernian 5/1
Aberdeen v St Mirren 6/1

Scottish League Play Offs

The Second Leg of the Scottish league Play Offs
will take place this weekend.

To Win First Division Play Offs
Ayr Utd 13/8
Dumbarton 5/2
Arbroath 3/1
Airdrie 4/1

To Win Second Division Play Offs
Stranraer 13/8
Albion 5/2
Elgin 5/2
Queens Park 5/1

Match Specials

Aberdeen v St Mirren
Last two fixtures between these sides have been
score draws.
Match to be a Score Draw 11/4

19 year old Jamie Masson scored his first goal for the
Dons last weekend.
Masson to Score Anytime 6/1

Paul McGowan and Steven Thompson have scored the
last 4 Saints goals away from home between them.
McGowan and Thompson both to Score 11/1

Dunfermline v Kilmarnock
This is a match which often sees goals with the
last 6 matches averaging 3.8 goals per game.
Over 3.5 Goals in match 9/4

The Pars will be hoping to sign off as an SPL
side in style and top scorer Andy Kirk will be
looking to add to his tally.
Kirk to Score anytime and Dunfermline Win 16/5

Dean Shiels has scored in 5 goals in his last 6
SPL matches
Shiels to Score 2 or more goals 7/1

Inverness v Hibernian
Both games at Inverness this season have been
goalless at half time
0-0 at Half Time 2/1

Inverness have not scored in the First Half at home
in their last 5 matches
1st Inverness Goal 46th Minute and Over 2/1

Paul Hanlon and Garry O’Connor both scored on
their last visit to the Highlands and both also netted
in Mondays win over Dunfermline
O’Connor and Hanlon Both to Score 22/1

Celtic v Hearts
Celtic will be looking to put on a show for their fans
as they collect the trophy today. Hearts players could
be forgiven for having one eye on next weeks
Cup Final so mistakes maybe made.
Celtic to Score a Penalty 4/1

Charlie Mulgrew ends the season with a hat-trick
of Player of the Year Awards.
Mulgrew to Score Anytime and Celtic Win 9/2

Gary Hooper has scored in his last two games
against Hearts and will be looking to finish the season
as Top Goalscorer in the SPL.
Hooper to Score 2 or more 11/4

Celtic have won their last 6 SPL matches and have
not conceded a goal in any of them.
Celtic to Win to Nil 21/20

Rudi Skacel opened the scoring in the William Hill
Scottish Cup Semi Final against Celtic
Skacel to Score First 9/1

Craig Beattie scored a penalty in the last minute in
the Semi Final but then missed one against Rangers
Beattie to Score a Penalty 9/1

Motherwell v Dundee Utd
Michael Higdon and Jon Daly are the men that everyone
will look to provide the goals today.
Higdon and Daly to Score Anytime 11/2

Stephen Craigan has announced he will end his
career after this match. Can he grab his first goal for
Motherwell in the SPL since 2006.
Craigan to Score Anytime 20/1

Jon Daly is still one goal behind Gary Hooper in the
Top Scorer table. Can he pip him in the final match
of the season?
Daly to Score 2 or more 8/1

St Johnstone v Rangers
With only 1 goal from St Johnstone in their last 6 matches
and also only 1 scored in their last 5 v Rangers this could
be a match where only one side scores.
NO for Both teams to Score EVS

St Johnstones last 3 SPL goals have all come from
the Penalty Spot
St Johnstone to Score a Penalty 6/1

Rangers have won 4 of their last 6 matches against
St Johnstone without losing a goal
Rangers to Win to Nil 12/5

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…william Hill Spl Weekend Specials…

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The SPL has been unpredictable to say the least this season and William Hill are looking forward to another weekend of action with the Celtic and Hibs game the 7/4 favourite to be the highest scoring match ahead of Aberdeen/Rangers and Dunfermline/Dundee Utd at 7/2. Hills offer 5/6 that there are 15 or more goals over the course of the league this weekend.

“With a number of top vs bottom clashes this weekend there is the opportunity for goals galore this weekend,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Scottish Specials

TOTAL GOALS IN SPL THIS WEEKEND
Under 14.5 5/6
Over 14.5 5/6

WHICH MATCH WILL PRODUCE MOST GOALS
Celtic v Hibernian 7/4
Aberdeen v Rangers 7/2
Dunfermline v Dundee Utd 7/2
Hearts v Kilmarnock 7/1
Inverness v Motherwell 7/1
St Johnstone v St Mirren 10/1

EARLY GOALS
Fancy an Early Goal in the match? Then look at the odds
for these players to Score in the First Ten Minutes

Aberdeen
Scott Vernon 40/1
Rory Fallon 45/1

Rangers
Nikica Jelavic 18/1
Steven Naismith 25/1

Celtic
Gary Hooper 10/1
Anthony Stokes 14/1

Hibs
Garry O’Connor 50/1
Leigh Griffiths 60/1

Dunfermline
Andy Kirk 33/1
Liam Buchanan 33/1

Dundee Utd
John Daly 25/1
Johnny Russell 30/1

Hearts
Ryan Stevenson 25/1
John Sutton 25/1

Kilmarnock
Paul Heffernan 33/1
Dean Shiels 45/1

Inverness
Richie Foran 30/1
Gregory Tade 30/1

Motherwell
Michael Higdon 28/1
Jamie Murphy 30/1

St Johnstone
Francesco Sandaza 28/1
Cillian Sheridan 28/1

St Mirren
Steven Thompson 30/1
Paul McGowan 35/1

ABERDEEN V RANGERS
Only 2 of the last 7 meetings between these sides have
seen both teams to Score.
Back NO on the Both Teams to Score Coupon 8/11

Aberdeen have won the last 11 games at home against
Rangers on the 2 goal Handicap
Aberdeen +2 goals 4/7

In Aberdeen’s last 4 home matches they have scored
a minimum of 2 goals in each.
Aberdeen to Score 2 or more goals 10/3

Rangers have still to concede a goal on their travels
in the SPL this season.
Rangers to Win to Nil 7/4
Rangers to keep a Clean Sheet 4/5

Nikica Jelavic scored in both Rangers’ victories at
Pittodrie last season.
Jelavic to Score Anytime and Rangers to Win 13/10

Steven Naismith and Nikica Jelavic are scoring for fun
this season
Jelavic and Naismith both to Score 10/3

Rangers’ last three victories at Pittodrie have all been by
a single goal
Rangers to Win By exactly 1 goal 23/10

CELTIC V HIBERNIAN
Both sides have scored in the last 6 meetings between
these sides at Celtic Park
Both Teams to Score 11/10

Anthony Stokes loves playing against his former club and
has netted 5 goals in his last 4 matches against Hibs.
Stokes to Score 2 or more 11/4
Stokes to Score and Celtic to win 4/5

James Forrest grabbed two goals against Hibs on Wednesday
Forrest to Score 2 or more 9/2

Celtic were behind at half time before coming back and
winning the match 4-1.
Celtic to Come from behind and win 13/2
Hibs to Lead at HT and not win 12/1

Celtic to Score 4 or more goals 11/5

Hibernian have scored in their last 6 visits to Celtic Park,
in 3 of those matches they managed to score 2.
Hibernian to Score 2 or more goals 9/2

Garry O’Connor has now failed to score in his last 4 matches,
will he bounce back to form today?
O’Connor to Score at Anytime 5/1

Leigh Griffiths scored his first goals since joining Hibs
on loan last weekend.
Griffiths to Score at Anytime 11/2

DUNFERMLINE V DUNDEE UTD
The last three matches between these side have all ended
1-0. Two victories for Dunfermline and one for United.
Any side to win 1-0 11/4

Dunfermline left it late to score the only goal of the match
at Tannadice earlier in season.
Dunfermline Goal 76th Minute – Full Time 11/4

Dundee United have scored in every SPL away match so far
this season
Dundee Utd to Score in Both Halves 21/10

HEARTS V KILMARNOCK
Hearts love the 2-0 scoreline with 6 of their last 8 matches
ending this way.
Any side to win 2-0 9/2

Whenever Hearts have won a match in the SPL they have
done so without conceding a goal.
Hearts to Win to Nil 8/5

Dean Shiels will enjoy playing at Tynecastle and will
no doubt be looking to score as he is a former Hibs player
Shiels to Score Anytime 7/2

INVERNESS V MOTHERWELL
11 of the last 13 meetings between these sides have
produced at least 3 goals in each.
Over 2.5 goals in match 21/20

Gregory Tade has scored in Caleys last 4 home matches
Tade to Score at Anytime 15/8

Motherwell have scored the opening goal in the match
in 5 of the last 7 meetings between the sides
Motherwell to Score the First Goal 10/11

ST JOHNSTONE V ST MIRREN
The last 3 SPL matches between these sides have
ended goalless.
No Goalscorer in match 7/1

Whenever the Perth Saints score its usually Cillian Sheridan
or Francesco Sandaza.
Sheridan or Sandaza to Score First 5/2

Paul McGowan has scored 4 goals in his last 4 SPL matches
McGowan to Score Anytime 11/4

Joe Crilly
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Spl Latest Betting As Dundee And Hamilton Favs Before Div 1 Kick Off

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Only nine goals were scored in the whole of the SPL last weekend and Hills go 4/5 about this being beaten this weekend despite there only being four matches taking place. The clash between Aberdeen and Celtic is the 4/5 favourite to be the highest scoring, Hills offer 8/1 that Celtic can outscore the rest of the SPL this weekend.

The Scottish First Division kicks off this weekend and William Hill make Dundee the 9/4 favourites to win the league, while Hamilton are the 11/4 second favourites.

“With financial difficulties a thing of the past for Dundee, they are fully expected to push on this season and sit at the top table once more,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Scottish Specials 6th Aug

Only 9 goals were scored in the first weekend and 5 last week
Will this total be beaten this weekend with only 4 games?
TOTAL GOALS IN SPL THIS WEEKEND
Under 6 7/2
6 – 8 15/8
Over 8 4/5

HIGHEST SCORING MATCH
Aberdeen v Celtic 4/5
Motherwell v Hearts 7/2
Dundee Utd v St Mirren 9/2
Dunfermline v Inverness 5/1

Celtic v SPL
Celtic have scored at least 3 goals in 8 of their last 9
games against Aberdeen. Can they outscore the rest of the SPL?

Who will Score the most goals this weekend?
Celtic 8/1
Tie 4/1
Other 7 SPL Clubs 2/9

Dundee Utd v St Mirren
Both Teams have scored in the last 5 meetings
Both Teams to Score in Match 5/6

Now that Goodwillie is away Jon Daly will be hoping to
take over the mantle as number 1 striker at United.
Daly to score 2 or more in the match 7/1

Two matches and two clean sheets for the Saints. Can they
make it 3 in a row?
St Mirren to Keep a Clean Sheet 3/1

Dunfermline v Inverness
Both sides are looking for their first SPL goal of the
season. 3 of the last 7 meetings at Dunfermline have
ended goalless.
No Goalscorer in Match 15/2

Dunfermlines last goal against Inverness was scored by
Any Kirk in the First Division in 2009.
Andy Kirk to Score at Anytime and Dunfermline to win 13/5

Inverness have only lost 1 of their last 9 matches at East End Park
Inverness Draw No Bet 10/11

Aberdeen v Celtic
Anthony Stokes and Gary Hooper both scored Hat-tricks in the
first meeting of the sides last season.
MATCH WINNER
Any Celtic player to score a Hat-trick 9/1
(enhanced from 5/1)

Scott Vernon scored Aberdeens only goal against Celtic in the 5
meetings last season.
Scott Vernon to Score at Anytime 10/3

Gary Hooper and Anthony Stokes are hoping to forge a great
partnership this season.
Hooper and Stokes both to Score in the match 5/2

Motherwell v Hearts
These sides fought out a 3-3 draw in April. Are we instore for
another goal feast today
Over 3.5 goals in match 11/4

Jamie Murphy is being watched by a number of scouts every
week just now and will be keen to put on a show.
Jamie Murphy to score 2 or more goals 8/1

John Sutton has scored in his last 4 starts for Motherwell against
Hearts will he return to haunt his old club.
John Sutton to Score Anytime and Hearts to win 9/4

SCOTTISH FOOTBALL LEAGUE

2 weeks after the SPL started the Scottish Football League get
underway today and William Hill have priced up First Goalscorer
odds for all 5 matches in the First Division. Also for the first time
for a major high street bookmaker Top Goalscorer odds are
available for the First Division.

First Division Top Goalscorer
Milne (Dundee) 7/1
Imrie (Hamilton) 8/1
Russell (Livingston) 8/1
Doolan (Partick) 9/1
El Allagui (Falkirk) 10/1
Hyde (Dundee) 10/1
Deuchar (Livingston) 12/1
Lyle (Hamilton) 12/1
Baird (Raith) 14/1
Higginbotham (Falkirk) 14/1
McMenamin (Ross Co) 14/1
Jackson (Morton) 16/1
MacDonald (Morton) 16/1
Bayne (Dundee) 20/1
Craig (Ross Co) 20/1
Di Giacomo (morton) 20/1
Graham (Raith) 25/1
Williamson (Raith) 25/1
Moffat (Ayr) 33/1
Roberts (Ayr) 33/1
Smith (QOS) 33/1
Brighton (QOS) 50/1
Each Way 1/4 1-2-3

Who will score the first goal of the season?
Livingston 12/1
Airdrie Utd 14/1
Arbroath 14/1
Brechin 14/1
Dundee 16/1
Forfar 16/1
Hamilton 16/1
Peterhead 16/1
Annan 20/1
East Fife 20/1
Ross Co 20/1
Alloa 25/1
Berwick 25/1
Clyde 25/1
Cowdenbeath 25/1
East Stirling 25/1
Elgin 25/1
Falkirk 25/1
Montrose 25/1
Morton 25/1
Partick 25/1
Queens Park 25/1
Raith 25/1
Stirling 25/1
Stranraer 25/1
Albion 33/1
Ayr Utd 33/1
Dumbarton 33/1
QOS 33/1
Stenhousemuir 33/1
Each Way 1/4 1-2-3
Bets settled on minute of first goal scored
dead heat rules apply

Scottish First Division Outright: 9/4 Dundee; 11/4 Hamilton; 5/1 Falkirk; 11/2 Livingston; 9/1 Ross County; 10/1 Partick; 12/1 Raith Rovers; 16/1 Morton; 40/1 Queen of the South; 50/1 AYr

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

T: 0208 918 3746
M: 07850 518 164
E: jcrilly@williamhill.co.uk

William Hill Press Office; Greenside House; 50 Station Road; Wood Green; London; N22 7TP

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