Finding a winning football betting strategy can be a challenge, but there seems to be a hidden gem within Scottish football.
Scottish Confidential is a football tips service that has been generating profits since 2015, with 202.14 points profit recorded at the advised stakes to date.
At the time of my review, the ROI for the service overall was reported to be a solid 10.15%. I would be extremely happy with that from a football tipping service.
The service is led by the mysterious expert known as "Braveheart", who supposedly has a knack for spotting opportunities in the lower Scottish leagues.
In these leagues, a bit of insider knowledge can go a long way. Information on players, teams and their motivation can be vital to whether a selection is a value bet or not.
Braveheart is selective with his tips and most of them are simple match odds bets.
On commencing my review, he was off to a strong start to the season with 17.42 points profit. I began tracking bets to see if I could match his reported profits.
Unfortunately, it did not work out and I experienced three losing months in a row, with a total loss of 36.59 points.
Read on for my full Scottish Confidential review, or click here to find out more.
Review profit/loss | -36.59 points profit |
ROI | -37.3% |
Strike rate | 32.4% |
Stakes | 1-2 points advised |
Starting bank | 100 points |
Average no. bets | Approx. 20-25 per month |
Time tips sent | Midday |
Price | £29.95 per month |
Rating | FAIL |
Before you continue...
My Scottish Confidential review ended with a fail rating.
Please feel free to continue reading the full review below, though I recommend checking out some of the betting system reviews which ended in a pass instead. There's a small selection below or you can click here for the full list.
Scottish Confidential Review Results
Month One Update
My first month reviewing the Scottish Confidential service ended with a loss of 6.51 points, which wasn’t the ideal start I was hoping for.
There were a few surprising results along the way and the tipster had mixed in some multiple bets. If just one or two of those had come through, it could have made a significant difference to the overall profit, so I was optimistic about what was to come.
Key Stats
| Advised Odds | Available Odds | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Bets | 21 | 21 |
| Total Stakes (pts) | 31.00 | 31.00 |
| Profit/Loss (pts) | -6.27 | -6.51 |
| Profit/Loss (£10 stakes) | -£62.70 | -£65.10 |
| Strike Rate | 42.9% | 42.9% |
| ROI | -20.2% | -21.0% |
| Overall Bank Growth | -6.3% | -6.5% |
| Bank (100pt starting) | 93.73 | 93.49 |
Results
| Date | Match | Bet | Stake | Available Odds | P/L | Bank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19/09/2024 | Queens Park v Ayr | Ayr | 2.00 | 2.30 | -2.00 | 98.00 |
| 19/09/2024 | Alloa v Kelty Hearts | Alloa | 2.00 | 1.83 | 1.66 | 99.66 |
| 19/09/2024 | Inverness v Cove Rangers | Inverness | 2.00 | 1.75 | -2.00 | 97.66 |
| 19/09/2024 | Forfar v Stranraer | Forfar | 2.00 | 2.15 | 2.30 | 99.96 |
| 19/09/2024 | Alloa / Inverness | 1.00 | 3.15 | -1.00 | 98.96 | |
| 26/09/2024 | Livingston v Airdrie | Livingston | 2.00 | 1.58 | 1.16 | 100.12 |
| 26/09/2024 | Raith v Falkirk | Falkirk | 2.00 | 1.85 | -2.00 | 98.12 |
| 26/09/2024 | Bonnyrigg v Forfar | Forfar (*Double Chance) | 1.00 | 1.65 | 0.65 | 98.77 |
| 26/09/2024 | Peterhead v Clyde | Clyde (*Double Chance) | 1.00 | 2.20 | 1.20 | 99.97 |
| 26/09/2024 | Livingston / Falkirk | 1.00 | 2.92 | -1.00 | 98.97 | |
| 27/09/2024 | Cove Rangers v Arbroath | Arbroath (*Draw No Bet) | 1.00 | 2.20 | 1.20 | 100.17 |
| 27/09/2024 | Spartans v East Fife | East Fife (*Draw No Bet) | 1.00 | 1.80 | 0.80 | 100.97 |
| 03/10/2024 | Alloa v Cove Rangers | Alloa | 2.00 | 2.10 | -2.00 | 98.97 |
| 03/10/2024 | Queen of the South v Kelty Hearts | Queen of the South | 2.00 | 2.25 | -2.00 | 96.97 |
| 03/10/2024 | East Fife v Bonnyrigg Rose | East Fife | 2.00 | 1.61 | 1.22 | 98.19 |
| 03/10/2024 | Alloa / Queen of the South / East Fife | 1.00 | 7.65 | -1.00 | 97.19 | |
| 04/10/2024 | Morton v Raith | Raith | 1.00 | 2.70 | -1.00 | 96.19 |
| 04/10/2024 | Annan v Montrose | Montrose | 1.00 | 2.75 | -1.00 | 95.19 |
| 04/10/2024 | Edinburgh City v Stranraer | Stranraer | 1.00 | 2.30 | 1.30 | 96.49 |
| 04/10/2024 | Stirling v Forfar | Forfar (Double Chance) | 1.00 | 1.60 | -1.00 | 95.49 |
| 08/10/2024 | Falkirk v Livingston | Falkirk | 2.00 | 1.65 | -2.00 | 93.49 |
Month Two Update
The second month of my Scottish Confidential review didn’t go well, ending with a disappointing loss of 18.54 points.
Added to the previous month's loss, I was down by a total of 25.05 points, wiping out a quarter of my starting bank.
At this stage, it seemed like it would be quite a challenge to get back on track, but I decided to give it a bit more time and stick with the review for now.
Key Stats
| Advised Odds | Available Odds | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Bets | 25 | 25 |
| Total Stakes (pts) | 35.00 | 35.00 |
| Profit/Loss (pts) | -18.54 | -18.54 |
| Profit/Loss (£10 stakes) | -£185.40 | -£185.40 |
| Strike Rate | 28.0% | 28.0% |
| ROI | -53.0% | -53.0% |
| Overall Bank Growth | -24.8% | -25.1% |
| Bank (100pt starting) | 75.19 | 74.95 |
Results
| Date | Match | Bet | Stake | Available Odds | P/L | Bank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/10/2024 | Hamilton v Falkirk | Falkirk | 2.00 | 1.65 | 1.30 | 94.79 |
| 17/10/2024 | Cove Rangers v Queen of the South | Queen of the South | 2.00 | 3.00 | -2.00 | 92.79 |
| 17/10/2024 | Bonnyrigg Rose v Edinburgh City | Bonnyrigg Rose | 2.00 | 1.73 | 1.46 | 94.25 |
| 17/10/2024 | Falkirk / QotS / Bonnyrigg Rose | 1.00 | 8.56 | -1.00 | 93.25 | |
| 18/10/2024 | Ayr v Livingston | Ayr | 2.00 | 2.38 | -2.00 | 91.25 |
| 18/10/2024 | Stenhousemuir v Alloa | Stenhousemuir | 1.00 | 2.10 | -1.00 | 90.25 |
| 18/10/2024 | Stirling v Clyde | Clyde | 2.00 | 2.40 | -2.00 | 88.25 |
| 25/10/2024 | Falkirk v Dunfermline | Falkirk | 2.00 | 1.44 | 0.88 | 89.13 |
| 25/10/2024 | Queens Park v Partick | Queens Park (*Double Chance) | 1.00 | 1.50 | -1.00 | 88.13 |
| 25/10/2024 | Montrose v Cove Rangers | Montrose | 2.00 | 2.40 | -2.00 | 86.13 |
| 25/10/2024 | Falirk / Montrose | 1.00 | 3.48 | -1.00 | 85.13 | |
| 26/10/2024 | Livingston v Raith | Raith (*Double Chance) | 1.00 | 2.00 | -1.00 | 84.13 |
| 26/10/2024 | Stenhousemuir v Kelty Hearts | Stenhousemuir (**Draw No Bet) | 1.00 | 1.67 | 0.67 | 84.80 |
| 26/10/2024 | Annan v Queen of the South | Queen of the South (**Draw No Bet) | 1.00 | 1.83 | -1.00 | 83.80 |
| 01/11/2024 | Raith v Ayr | Raith (*Double Chance) | 1.00 | 1.53 | 0.53 | 84.33 |
| 01/11/2024 | Livingston v Queens Park | Queens Park (*Double Chance) | 1.00 | 1.95 | 0.95 | 85.28 |
| 01/11/2024 | Arbroath v Stenhousemuir | Stenhousemuir (*Double Chance) | 1.00 | 1.67 | -1.00 | 84.28 |
| 01/11/2024 | East Fife v Stirling | East Fife to beat Stirling | 2.00 | 1.65 | -2.00 | 82.28 |
| 01/11/2024 | Edinburgh City v Forfar | Forfar to beat Edinburgh City | 2.00 | 2.10 | -2.00 | 80.28 |
| 01/11/2024 | East Fife / Forfar | 1.00 | 3.47 | -1.00 | 79.28 | |
| 08/11/2024 | Partick v Raith | Raith (*Double Chance) | 1.00 | 1.67 | 0.67 | 79.95 |
| 08/11/2024 | Annan v Stenhousemuir | Stenhousemuir | 1.00 | 2.80 | -1.00 | 78.95 |
| 08/11/2024 | Queen of the South v Alloa | Queen of the South | 2.00 | 2.45 | -2.00 | 76.95 |
| 08/11/2024 | Bonnyrigg Rose v Elgin | Elgin (*Double Chance) | 1.00 | 1.53 | -1.00 | 75.95 |
| 08/11/2024 | Forfar v Spartans | Forfar | 1.00 | 2.63 | -1.00 | 74.95 |
Month Three Update
Things didn't get any better during month three of my Scottish Confidential review, with a further loss of 11.54 points.
After three consecutive months of poor results, I decided to call it a day with this service.
Unfortunately, it hadn't shown the consistency or performance needed to warrant continuing and I felt that it was best to move on.
Key Stats
| Advised Odds | Available Odds | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Bets | 22 | 22 |
| Total Stakes (pts) | 32.00 | 32.00 |
| Profit/Loss (pts) | -11.54 | -11.54 |
| Profit/Loss (£10 stakes) | -£115.40 | -£115.40 |
| Strike Rate | 27.3% | 27.3% |
| ROI | -36.0% | -36.0% |
| Overall Bank Growth | -36.3% | -36.6% |
| Bank (100pt starting) | 63.66 | 63.42 |
Results
| Date | Match | Bet | Stake | Available Odds | P/L | Bank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/11/2024 | Livingston v Falkirk | Falkirk | 2.00 | 1.95 | -2.00 | 72.95 |
| 15/11/2024 | Raith v Morton | Raith | 2.00 | 1.75 | -2.00 | 70.95 |
| 15/11/2024 | Dumbarton v Queen of the South | Queen of the South (*Double Chance) | 1.00 | 1.67 | -1.00 | 69.95 |
| 15/11/2024 | Inverness v Alloa | Inverness | 2.00 | 2.10 | 2.20 | 72.15 |
| 15/11/2024 | Falkirk / Raith | 1.00 | 3.41 | -1.00 | 71.15 | |
| 22/11/2024 | Queens Park v Falkirk | Falkirk | 2.00 | 1.67 | 1.34 | 72.49 |
| 29/11/2024 | Dumbarton v Alloa | Alloa | 2.00 | 2.80 | -2.00 | 70.49 |
| 29/11/2024 | Arbroath v Queen of the South | Queen of the South | 1.00 | 2.55 | 1.55 | 72.04 |
| 29/11/2024 | Ayr v Morton | Ayr | 2.00 | 1.75 | 1.50 | 73.54 |
| 29/11/2024 | Cove Rangers v Inverness | Inverness | 1.00 | 2.60 | -1.00 | 72.54 |
| 29/11/2024 | Elgin v Kelty Hearts | Kelty Hearts | 2.00 | 1.95 | -2.00 | 70.54 |
| 29/11/2024 | Queens Park v Partick | Partick | 1.00 | 2.30 | -1.00 | 69.54 |
| 29/11/2024 | Alloa / Ayr / Kelty | 1.00 | 7.35 | -1.00 | 68.54 | |
| 06/12/2024 | Partick v Ayr | Partick | 2.00 | 2.25 | 2.50 | 71.04 |
| 06/12/2024 | Kelty Hearts v Alloa | Kelty Hearts | 1.00 | 2.60 | -1.00 | 70.04 |
| 06/12/2024 | Montrose v Inverness | Inverness | 1.00 | 2.38 | 1.38 | 71.42 |
| 06/12/2024 | Arbroath v Queen of the South | Queen of the South (*Draw No Bet) | 1.00 | 2.75 | -1.00 | 70.42 |
| 13/12/2024 | Livingston v Partick | Partick (*Draw No Bet) | 1.00 | 2.35 | -1.00 | 69.42 |
| 13/12/2024 | Ayr v Falkirk | Falkirk | 2.00 | 1.85 | -2.00 | 67.42 |
| 13/12/2024 | Raith v Dunfermline | Dunfermline (*Draw No Bet) | 1.00 | 2.50 | -1.00 | 66.42 |
| 13/12/2024 | Inverness v Arbroath | Inverness | 2.00 | 2.20 | -2.00 | 64.42 |
| 13/12/2024 | Falkirk / Inverness | 1.00 | 4.20 | -1.00 | 63.42 |
Review Summary
After three months of tracking bets, Scottish Confidential has unfortunately failed to deliver the results I had hoped for.
The service recorded losses in all three months, with results of -6.51 points, -18.54 points and -11.54 points, leading to a total loss of 36.59 points.
This worked out as an ROI of -37.3% and a 36.6% decrease to my starting bank, which was far from the consistent and profitable performance expected.
Whilst the service showed some potential on paper having been around for a number of years, the actual results fell short during my review.
Key Stats
| Advised Odds | Available Odds | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Bets | 68 | 68 |
| Total Stakes (pts) | 98.00 | 98.00 |
| Profit/Loss (pts) | -36.35 | -36.59 |
| Profit/Loss (£10 stakes) | -£363.50 | -£365.90 |
| Strike Rate | 32.4% | 32.4% |
| ROI | -37.1% | -37.3% |
| Overall Bank Growth | -36.3% | -36.6% |
| Bank (100pt starting) | 63.66 | 63.42 |
Based on these figures, I cannot recommend Scottish Confidential as a viable betting option at this time. Sometimes, it’s best to move on and look for better opportunities elsewhere.
