Sunday's Scottish Premiership predictions including Celtic vs. St Johnstone

Celtic vs. St Johnstone (Sunday, 3.00pm)

Celtic will aim to maintain their remarkable unbeaten status in this season's Scottish Premiership when they host bottom of the table St Johnstone at Celtic Park on Sunday afternoon.

The hosts are top of the table with a brilliant 47 points from their opening 17 league fixtures, while the visitors are in last place with just 14 points from 19 outings, leaving them four points adrift of safety.

We say: Celtic 3-0 St Johnstone

The hosts are undoubtedly the best side in the league, while the visitors are currently the worst heading into this game, leading us to expect a commanding victory from Celtic.

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Hibernian vs. Kilmarnock (Sunday, 3.00pm)

Fresh off Boxing Day's win over Hearts in the Edinburgh derby, Hibernian return to Scottish Premiership action against Kilmarnock, keen to record a fourth league victory in Sunday's gameweek 20 clash at Easter Road Stadium.

Beating Hearts ended Hibs' five-match winless run against their rivals, and they are favourites heading into their final match of 2024 against a side they have lost to only once in their previous 10 meetings.

We say: Hibernian 3-1 Kilmarnock

Hibs have netted three goals in consecutive home games, playing out a thrilling 3-3 draw with Aberdeen and beating Ross County 3-1, and Gray's men are favourites to outwit an opponent that has struggled for away results this term.

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Motherwell vs. Rangers (Sunday, 3.00pm)

Rangers will look to bounce back from a disappointing defeat last time out when they travel to Fir Park to face Motherwell in the Scottish Premiership on Sunday.

The hosts are sixth in the table with 26 points from 18 fixtures, while the visitors are second in the standings with 35 points from their first 17 league games.

We say: Motherwell 1-2 Rangers

Both teams will be aiming to bounce back from defeats heading into this game, but Rangers are undoubtedly the favourites given their superior squad, and we expect the Gers to control the match and ultimately secure all three points here.

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Ross County vs. Hearts (Sunday, 3.00pm)

Two teams battling at the bottom of the Scottish Premiership table are set to come together on Sunday afternoon when Ross County host Hearts at the Global Energy Stadium.

The hosts are 10th in the table with 18 points from their first 19 fixtures, while the visitors are 11th in the league standings with 16 points from their 19 outings.

We say: Ross County 2-1 Hearts

The hosts are coming into this one on the back of a confidence-building 3-0 beating of Dundee, and with Hearts the worst-performing side on the road this season, we believe Ross County will win here.

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St Mirren vs. Dundee (Sunday, 3.00pm)

Separated by four places in the Scottish Premiership table, St Mirren are favourites to close out the year with a positive result against Dundee in Sunday's gameweek 20 clash at the SMISA Stadium.

Stephen Robinson's men have claimed three wins on the trot, and they seek a fourth against a side entering the final round of 2024 aiming to avoid a fourth top-flight loss in a row.

We say: St Mirren 2-1 Dundee

In-form St Mirren have gone seven Premiership matches without a clean sheet, and that sequence could continue despite Dundee's struggles.

Regardless, Robinson's team should marginally outscore the Dee to end 2024 with maximum points on home soil.

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Dundee Utd vs. Aberdeen (Sunday, 5.15pm)

Two teams separated by just one place in the Scottish Premiership table are set to clash on Sunday evening when Dundee United host Aberdeen at Tannadice Park.

The hosts are fourth in the league standings with 28 points from 18 matches, while the visitors are in third with 34 points from their first 18 fixtures.

We say: Dundee United 2-1 Aberdeen

Dundee Utd have lost just one of their last eight matches across all competitions, while Aberdeen are without a win in their last seven outings, leading us to believe the hosts will win here.

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