Hearts vs. Rangers (Saturday, 12.30pm)
© Reuters
The Scottish Premiership returns this weekend following the conclusion of the international break, with Hearts set to take on Rangers in a bumper clash at 12.30pm this Saturday.
The hosts currently sit in third place and could go level on points with second-placed Rangers with a victory, whilst the visitors could overtake rivals Celtic and move in to top spot ahead of the 3pm kickoffs if they secure three points.
We say: Hearts 1-1 Rangers
In a powderkeg clash that could have severe ramifications at the top end of the table, both Hearts and Rangers will be desperate to get three points on the board to further propel their season ambitions.
In light of this, a stalemate may be the most likely result. Hearts' good form, coupled with the visitors still having several players out due to injury could have a big part to play and make it difficult to separate the sides on the day.
> Click here to read our full preview for this match
Aberdeen vs. Kilmarnock (Saturday, 3.00pm)
© Reuters
Aberdeen will be aiming to push themselves into the European places this weekend as they welcome Kilmarnock to Pittodrie Stadium.
While the home side are currently situated in seventh position, their opponents Kilmarnock will be looking to move up the ladder as they sit in 11th place in the Scottish Premiership table, occupying the relegation playoff spot.
We say: Aberdeen 2-0 Kilmarnock
Both sides have a point to prove at the weekend as they look to move up the Scottish Premiership ranks, creating an intriguing game at Pittodrie with plenty at stake.
In the end, Aberdeen should be expected to prevail in routine fashion. With plenty of potency running through the home side, they will inevitably have too much for the visitors who are struggling in the final third of the pitch and looking low on confidence.
> Click here to read our full preview for this match
Celtic vs. Motherwell (Saturday, 3.00pm)
© Reuters
The Scottish Premiership returns this weekend with a new set of matches as Celtic and Motherwell prepare to face off at Celtic Park on Saturday afternoon.
Both sides will be looking to get back to winning ways after recording losses last time out.
We say: Celtic 3-0 Motherwell
Celtic will see this game as an ideal opportunity to get back to their best against a Motherwell side in an indifferent run of form.
Although the Steelmen will provide a stern test for the champions, the Hoops will prove to be too hot to handle and secure the three points in comfortable fashion.
> Click here to read our full preview for this match
Dundee Utd vs. St Johnstone (Saturday, 3.00pm)
© Reuters
Dundee United's search for their first victory of the Scottish Premiership campaign will continue on Saturday when they host St Johnstone at Tannadice Park.
The visitors have not been enjoying much more success themselves as they have averaged a point per game across the opening seven.
We say: Dundee United 0-3 St Johnstone
St Johnstone will see this as the perfect opportunity to extend their two-game unbeaten run considering the fact that their opponents are having such a difficult start to the season.
Dundee United have struggled drastically with their defensive performances, and that is something that the visitors are more than likely to exploit.
> Click here to read our full preview for this match
Ross County vs. Hibernian (Saturday, 3.00pm)
© Reuters
Ross County will be attempting to push away from the relegation zone this weekend when they welcome Hibernian to the Global Energy Stadium.
While the hosts have only won a single game this season, the visitors are flying further up the Scottish Premiership table, sitting just a point outside the European places.
We say: Ross County 0-2 Hibernian
Ross County have shown signs recently that they could be getting back to their best when it comes to the performances that they have been displaying, even if the results have not quite been what they might have hoped for.
However, the visitors have a lot more momentum behind them, and their attacking qualities should end up being the difference-maker.
> Click here to read our full preview for this match
St Mirren vs. Livingston (Saturday, 3.00pm)
© Reuters
With only goal difference separating them right now in the Scottish Premiership, both St Mirren and Livingston will be hoping to continue their fine starts to the season when they meet on Saturday.
Each club was able to secure a victory and a clean sheet in their most recent outing, and they will bring plenty of confidence into this particular encounter following the international break.
We say: St Mirren 0-0 Livingston
There is little to separate these two teams right now, and that is something that could end up being reflected in the result this Sunday.
Both teams know how to defend, and with neither wanting to give up too much to lose their league position a goalless draw could end up taking place.
> Click here to read our full preview for this match
Barney Corkhill
