It guarantees to be one other entertaining weekend within the Scottish Premiership with loads at stake.
There is a full Saturday fixture card with Motherwell internet hosting leaders Celtic within the early kick-off.
It is an enormous weekend for Rangers as Michael Beale appears for a much-needed efficiency towards Aberdeen, who lastly ended their winless run final time out.
St Mirren will look to take care of their unbeaten league begin once they head to Kilmarnock whereas St Johnstone face Livingston determined for factors to keep away from being lower adrift on the backside so early within the season.
Here we check out what’s at stake…
Will Celtic prolong their lead on the top?
Celtic supervisor Brendan Rodgers believes the gamers have taken a ‘psychological step ahead’ as they transfer nearer to the extent of soccer he needs to see them play
Celtic have the possibility to open up a five-point hole on the top of the Scottish Premiership in the event that they beat Motherwell in Saturday’s early kick-off.
The Hoops are undefeated within the league this season with supervisor Brendan Rodgers believing the gamers are nearing the extent he expects of them.
Goalkeeper Joe Hart will miss the match after choosing up the primary crimson card of his profession in final week’s win at Livingston, however defender Nat Phillips is anticipated to return from damage.
Callum Slattery is Motherwell’s top scorer this season
Motherwell have suffered back-to-back defeats after they made a flying begin to the season with three straight victories.
They are solely six factors behind Celtic in fourth, however haven’t managed to beat the leaders at Fir Park since 2013.
Can Rangers impress towards Aberdeen?
Highlights of the Scottish Premiership match between Rangers and Motherwell
Michael Beale has been below stress however Rangers have the possibility to make it 5 wins from their final 5 video games once they host Aberdeen.
The supervisor admitted their efficiency in final weekend’s 1-0 win over Motherwell was less than scratch, however they responded with a 4-0 Viaplay Cup victory at residence to Livingston in midweek.
A take a look at an early help of the season contender by Aberdeen’s Richard Jensen whose overhead kick off the ground was transformed by Bojan Miovski of their win over Ross County
After a disappointing begin to the season, the Dons have gained their final two video games, towards Ross County within the Scottish Premiership and League Cup.
Barry Robson’s facet are but to win away from residence and it could possibly be a troublesome afternoon towards the facet with the perfect defensive file within the league this season.
Will St Mirren stay unbeaten?
Match highlights from the Scottish Premiership match between St Mirren and Hearts
St Mirren have made their finest begin to a league season since 1948 and discover themselves sitting second, simply two factors behind Celtic.
Although unbeaten within the Scottish Premiership, they head to Rugby Park seeking to bounce again from their Viaplay Cup exit towards Hibernian.
Kilmarnock’s cup run additionally ended with defeat at residence to Hearts in midweek.
Derek McInnes’ facet shocked Rangers on the opening day of the season however haven’t gained within the league since and at the moment sit eighth.
Can Montgomery’s spectacular begin proceed?
Highlights from the Scottish Premiership match between Hibs and St Johnstone
Hibernian will be seeking to keep their unbeaten begin below new supervisor Nick Montgomery once they host Dundee on Saturday.
They could make it three straight wins after following up their 2-0 victory towards St Johnstone by knocking St Mirren out of the Viaplay Cup to progress to the semi-finals.
Tony Docherty took cost of Dundee in the summertime
Dundee have misplaced simply as soon as of their final 4 video games, away to Celtic, however discover themselves down in ninth with only one win to this point this season.
The sides haven’t met since May 2022 with the Dens Park facet profitable that match 3-1.
Can Ross County declare a uncommon win over Hearts?
Highlights of the Scottish Premiership match between Aberdeen and Ross County
Ross County will look to finish a run of three straight defeats in all competitions once they host Hearts.
They suffered a 4-0 defeat to Aberdeen within the Scottish Premiership final weekend earlier than the Dons knocked them out of the Viaplay Cup in midweek.
Hearts head to the Global Energy Stadium on a excessive after reserving their place within the League Cup semi-finals with victory over Kilmarnock.
Hearts are via to the Scottish League Cup semi finals
The Jambos have skilled a combined begin to the Scottish Premiership season and sit sixth, forward of County on purpose distinction.
They are unbeaten of their final 10 league visits to Dingwall, with their final defeat below Gary Locke in 2013.
Will St Johnstone’s winless run finish?
St Johnstone will strive as soon as once more to select up their first Scottish Premiership win of the season once they host Livingston.
The Perth facet are backside of the desk on two factors after 4 defeats and two attracts to this point.
Highlights from the Scottish Premiership match between Livingston and Celtic
Livi sit tenth with only one league win and had been knocked out of the Viaplay Cup by Rangers in midweek.
No crew has confronted extra pictures on goal this season than St Johnstone, however Livingston and Ross County have conceded extra targets.
Scottish Premiership and SWPL on Sky Sports
Sky Sports – This season, as much as 48 cinch Premiership video games can be found throughout Sky Sports’ flagship channels, together with Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event, plus at the least 5 SWPL matches. From 2024/25, as much as 60 cinch Premiership will be stay on Sky Sports, along with the SWPL.
Sky Sports News – Running 24 hours a day, seven days per week, Scottish soccer followers can get pleasure from Sky Sports News’ (channel 409) rolling editorial protection of the cinch Premiership and SWPL all through the season.
Sky Sports Digital – Follow all the most recent from Scottish soccer throughout SkySports.com and app, together with unique options and interviews, plus devoted stay weblog protection, in-game clips from matches stay on Sky Sports and free highlights.
Sky Sports Social – Alongside protection and visibility for the league throughout all Sky Sports’ primary social media channels, the bespoke Twitter channel @ScotlandSky will proceed to be the house of all Scottish soccer content material on Sky Sports.
Highlights present – Tune in for a devoted round-up from the cinch Premiership each week on Sky Sports Football.
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