Saturday's Scottish Premiership predictions including Rangers vs. St Mirren

St Johnstone vs. Hibernian (Saturday, 3.00pm)

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St Johnstone, victorious in the League Cup final over Livingston last weekend, return to Scottish Premiership business when they welcome Hibernian to Perth on Saturday.

Third-placed Hibs will be looking to bounce back from a surprising 2-0 home defeat to Motherwell last weekend.

We say: St Johnstone 1-2 Hibernian

Hibs should manage to come away from their trip to Perth with three points, and cement their grip on third place.

Ross's team will be well-motivated to win after last week's defeat, and they look like having too much quality for the Perth Saints to handle on Saturday.

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Ross County vs. Kilmarnock (Saturday, 3.00pm)

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Ross County welcome Kilmarnock to the Highlands on Saturday for a Scottish Premiership relegation battle that both teams will be desperate to win.

Killie ended an eight-game losing run with a draw in midweek, while the Staggies were beaten in Paisley by St Mirren.

We say: Ross County 1-1 Kilmarnock

It looks likely that these two sides will play out a hard-fought draw in the Highlands on Saturday.

A point will probably suit the visitors more than the home side, but it is likely to do neither of them many favours in the relegation battle.

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Rangers vs. St Mirren (Saturday, 3.00pm)

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Rangers will head into their Scottish Premiership encounter with St Mirren hoping to claim all three points and move one step closer to clinching their first top-flight title since 2011.

Meanwhile, the Saints have lost just one of their last seven league matches – keeping four clean sheets in the process – and will be looking to beat the Gers for the second time this campaign.

We say: Rangers 2-0 St Mirren

Rangers will be desperate to win the league title at Celtic Park later this month, so will be keen to get the job done this weekend and secure all three points at Ibrox.

Even though St Mirren have already caused an upset against the Gers this season, Gerrard's side should have the confidence, determination and quality to win their 28th league match of the campaign on Saturday.

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Motherwell vs. Livingston (Saturday, 3.00pm)

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Motherwell welcome defeated League Cup finalists Livingston to Lanarkshire on Saturday for an intriguing Scottish Premiership clash.

The bubble seems to have well and truly burst for David Martindale's team, and they will be looking to get back on form as they attempt to seal a top-six league finish.

We say: Motherwell 1-0 Livingston

Motherwell have picked up some form at an important time in the season and it looks likely that they will add to their two-game unbeaten run this weekend.

Livi's season has hit a bump in the road and it will be interesting to see how they cope with another likely setback in Lanarkshire on Saturday.

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Aberdeen vs. Hamilton (Saturday, 3.00pm)

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Aberdeen welcome Hamilton Academical to Pittodrie on Saturday for what could be an important Scottish Premiership clash for both teams.

The Dons are just about clinging onto fourth place while the Accies are locked into a relegation dogfight, so both teams are desperate for points.

We say: Aberdeen 1-1 Hamilton Academical

Aberdeen and Hamilton look likely to draw on Saturday at Pittodrie - a result that will suit the Accies far more than the home team.

The Dons look blunt in attack right now and have a real problem winning games, and that pattern looks likely to continue this weekend.

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