Scottish Premiership Predictions 2024/25: Insights from Kris Boyd and Chris Sutton
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Scottish Premiership Predictions: Insights from Sky Sports Pundits
As the Scottish Premiership season heats up, fans are eager to know how their beloved clubs will fare. With the summer transfer window now closed, we turned to Sky Sports experts Kris Boyd and Chris Sutton for their predictions on each team's potential finish. Here’s what the pundits had to say about the current landscape.
Aberdeen
Kris Boyd - 3rd
Although Aberdeen has had a decent start, Boyd remains skeptical. He notes that the club hasn't faced tough competition yet, leading to doubts about their sustainability, especially after losing Bojan Miovski. He believes they'll inevitably fall back into the mix.
Chris Sutton - 3rd
Sutton highlights Jimmy Thelin’s influence and experience in rebuilding the club. While they have potential, both pundits agree the club's history of inconsistency makes it hard to predict a third-place finish.
Celtic
Kris Boyd - 1st
Celtic’s impressive start, coupled with their strategic transfer decisions, positions them as title favorites for Boyd. He believes they’ll win comfortably.
Chris Sutton - 1st
Sutton echoes Boyd's sentiments, with confidence that Celtic can cope with the domestic demands and Champions League pressures.
Dundee
Kris Boyd - 4th
Boyd views Dundee as a stronger side this season, crediting Simon Murray's addition. However, he acknowledges the loss of Luke McCowan affects their prospects.
Chris Sutton - 6th
Sutton anticipates challenges for Dundee, especially after the departure of McCowan, but admires the strategy behind their new signings.
Dundee United
Kris Boyd - 9th
Boyd mentions solid early performances under Jim Goodwin but keeps his expectations low, predicting a final position in the bottom half.
Chris Sutton - 10th
Sutton acknowledges the transition period for Dundee United with numerous new signings, indicating that they may struggle to maintain current momentum.
Hearts
Kris Boyd - 5th
Despite early struggles, Boyd remains hopeful that Hearts will leverage their club size and expectations to improve.
Chris Sutton - 4th
Sutton urges patience, believing Hearts possess the depth to rebound from their rough start and secure a strong mid-table finish.
Hibernian
Kris Boyd - 8th
Boyd expresses concern about Hibernian’s ongoing issues and lack of cohesion. He fears that the poor start will hamper their season.
Chris Sutton - 9th
Sutton emphasizes the need for stability as Hibernian navigates another challenging season.
Kilmarnock
Kris Boyd - 6th
Boyd perceives Kilmarnock as generally affected by European commitments, anticipating a turnaround as the season progresses.
Chris Sutton - 5th
Sutton commends Derek McInnes for his strategic abilities and anticipates growth as injuries ease.
Motherwell
Kris Boyd - 10th
Boyd forecasts a tough season for Motherwell due to significant losses, implying that even a 10th-place finish could be considered a success.
Chris Sutton - 8th
Sutton is less pessimistic, believing that under Stuart Kettlewell’s guidance, Motherwell can still find their footing.
Rangers
Kris Boyd - 2nd
Despite acknowledging a hard season, Boyd believes Rangers have what it takes to secure second place.
Chris Sutton - 2nd
Sutton agrees, noting that the team is still adjusting under new management.
Ross County
Kris Boyd - 12th
Boyd fears for Ross County unless significant changes are made.
Chris Sutton - 11th
Sutton shares similar views, predicting struggles for County amidst roster changes.
St Johnstone
Kris Boyd - 11th
Boyd believes defensive stumbles may lead St Johnstone into a tough fight to remain in the league.
Chris Sutton - 12th
Sutton foresees a difficult season ahead and emphasizes the need for consistent results.
St Mirren
Kris Boyd - 7th
Boyd points to St Mirren's physical team structure but doubts their ability to clinch a top-six finish.
Chris Sutton - 7th
Sutton echoes these sentiments, recognizing that while promising, they may lack enough firepower to succeed.
Conclusion: Anticipating an Exciting Season Ahead
With varying opinions from experts, the Scottish Premiership promises to be exciting and unpredictable this season. Fans will be watching closely to see how these predictions play out.
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