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Scottish Premiership: Final Stages and European Qualifications

The Scottish Premiership is poised for an exciting climax as it approaches the split phase after 33 matches, slated for the weekend of April 12-13. This pivotal moment divides the league into two halves, where teams will compete against others from their respective sections one last time.

In the top tier, powerhouse clubs such as Celtic, Rangers, Hibernian, Aberdeen, and Dundee United are set to battle for supremacy. Meanwhile, St Johnstone, Dundee, Kilmarnock, and Ross County are confirmed to find themselves in the lower half of the league.

This season’s championship title is within reach for either Celtic or Rangers, with the eventual champions securing entry into the Champions League play-off round. The runner-up will have the opportunity to compete in the second qualifying round. To secure the title, Celtic needs to capture a maximum of six points from their remaining six fixtures.

As for European competitions, the Scottish Cup winner will also earn a spot in the Europa League during the play-off round. However, should the cup winner also finish among the top two in the league standings, their Europa League qualification will automatically transfer to the league positions instead.

The third-placed team in the Premiership will gain access to the Europa League at the second qualifying round, while the fourth-placed team will have the chance to enter the Conference League at the same stage of competition.

In a challenging twist of fate, the team that finishes at the bottom of the league table will face relegation to the Scottish Championship, while the 11th-placed team must engage in a playoff against three teams from the Championship, fighting to maintain their top-tier status.

As the season heads into its final chapters, the outcomes of these matches will not only determine the champions but will also have a significant impact on the landscape of Scottish football for the coming year.

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