Scottish Premiership Fixtures: Exciting Predictions for This Weekend's Top Contenders

This weekend, the Scottish Premiership holds significant importance with a notable game being broadcasted live on We.

Viewers can catch the action at the Tony Macaroni Arena where Livingston will face off against Celtic, the current frontrunners, in the early kick-off on Saturday.

Rangers will host Motherwell as they aim to extend their winning streak after the international break. Meanwhile, St Mirren seeks to preserve their unbeaten start to the season when Hearts come to Paisley.

Aberdeen faces a crucial weekend as they come back from European matches and continue searching for their maiden league victory this season.

Here we take a look at what's at stake...

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Livingston

Celtic

Saturday 23rd September 12:00pm

Kick off 12:30pm

After the disappointment of their Champions League loss to Feyenoord on Tuesday night, Celtic now turn their attention back to domestic action.

Remaining undefeated in the Scottish Premiership, the Hoops currently hold a two-point lead at the summit of the table, heading into the upcoming weekend matches.

Livingston have yet to secure a victory in their home league matches and currently occupy the seventh position in the standings.

David Martindale's team may face a challenging afternoon when they take on the top-scoring opponents. Celtic, who have managed to score 11 goals in the top tier, have only conceded three.

Livingston Celtic

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Rangers beat Real Betis in midweek

Following a discouraging beginning to the season, Michael Beale's team commenced their Europa League campaign on Thursday evening, securing a narrow 1-0 victory against Real Betis. This triumph follows a convincing win against St Johnstone, as Rangers strive to bridge the gap in the title race.

Motherwell currently have a one-point advantage over Rangers in the standings as they prepare to face each other in Govan on Sunday. However, their previously undefeated streak was halted by St Mirren in their most recent match.

The team from Fir Park has showcased an impressive performance away from home, having remained unbeaten in their last eight matches in the Scottish Premiership. This remarkable run stands as the longest ongoing streak in the league.

Will Rangers build on Europa League victory?

Nick Montgomery will take charge of his first home game as Hibs manager this weekend as he tries to secure his first victory.

They were forced to accept a 2-2 draw at Kilmarnock in his debut game as manager, despite initially securing a 2-0 lead at Rugby Park.

Although Hibs are currently placed 10th in the standings with only one win this season, St Johnstone faces more significant issues.

Steven MacLean's side currently sit bottom and are winless in their last seven games in all competitions.

Can Hibs claim their first win under Montgomery?

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Is Aberdeen manager Barry Robson under pressure?

It has been a dismal start to the season for Aberdeen despite a summer revamp and they are without a win in their first five league matches.

The Dons have not won any of their first six matches of a top-flight season since the 1999/2000 campaign. They will face Sunday's game following a challenging journey to Germany in the Europa Conference League, resulting in a 2-1 loss to Eintracht Frankfurt.

While Aberdeen sit 11th, Ross County are unbeaten in their last two matches and find themselves sixth.

Can Aberdeen turn kick start their season?

St Mirren has had a formidable start to the season in the Scottish Premiership, remaining unbeaten alongside Celtic. Their impressive performance has earned them the second spot in the standings, as they prepare to face Hearts in their upcoming home game this weekend.

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Hearts beat Aberdeen last time out

There was a sense of relief for the Jambos last weekend as they beat Aberdeen to avoid three straight league defeats.

Paisley has recently been a happy hunting ground for Hearts who have not lost there in the Scottish Premiership since 2020.

Will St Mirren remain unbeaten?

After spending 15 years sharing the same dugout, Tony Docherty and Derek McInnes find themselves on opposing sides this weekend as Dundee welcomes Kilmarnock. More than just bragging rights are on the line, as the Dens Park team is only one goal difference away from Killie. Both teams are fully aware that a triumph could propel them as high as fifth place in the table.

Dundee lost 3-0 at Celtic in their last league match while Kilmarnock fought back from two goals down to claim a 2-2 draw with Hibs.

Docherty and McInnes go head to head

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