DEC 14: SCOTTISH FOOTBALL BETTING STATS PACK

OWEN SCOTT'S been unable to sleep at night dreaming of Cumnock winning the Scottish Junior Cup. His side look on course for the last 16 after being drawn at home to Neilston.

So what does the William Hill man do instead of counting sheep? He studies results and comes up with the stats that matter for the weekend in Scotland.

Here's what he has for us this weekend (all prices William Hill)

Aberdeen v St Mirren

Eight of the last nine matches between these sides have ended in a draw. Match to be a draw 5-2.

Mr Fixit says: It's interesting but Aberdeen are much improved this season and should win.

Celtic v Hibs

Celtic have only beaten Hibs once in their last three meetings at home to the Edinburgh men. Hibs to win or draw 14-5. Mikael Lustig may play his last match before going for a hip operation. The Swedish defender has scored in last two home games
against Hibs. Lustig to score 8-1.

Mr Fixit says: Hibees will jump at it and Terry Butcher loves getting results at Parkhead. But Celtic will be stung at the criticism received after their 6-1 loss in Barcelona. And you know what they say about a wounded animal? I like the Lustig price though.

Hearts v Inverness

Both sides have scored in nine of their last 11 meetings. Hearts have only won two of their last 15 while ICT are unbeaten in last six. Both to score and Inverness to win 10-3.

Mr Fixit says: I can't argue with ICT to win but don't know about Hearts scoring. Boss Gary Locke has 12 fit players available and faces the prospect of fielding the youngest side in Scottish top-flight history.

Kilmarnock v Dundee Utd

Twenty-seven goals have been scored in the last six meetings between these sides (an average of 4.5 per game). Over 4.5 goals in the match is 5-1.

Mr Fixit says: It's great to see stats back up my belief there will be goals galore at Rugby Park. I'll be on over 2.5, over 3.5 and over 4.5 as well as both to score. United have blasted 14 in their last three games while Killie have Kris Boyd who is one short of breaking Henrik Larsson's modern-day top-flight scoring record.

Partick Th v St Johnstone

Kris Doolan and Stevie May are the in-form strikers for both sides with 14 goals between them. Doolan and May both to score 11-2.

Mr Fixit says: If forced to pick I'd choose May simply because Thistle can't win at home. However, this could be a draw and both could net in a 1-1.

Ross County v Motherwell

Ross County have yet to concede a goal at home to Motherwell. Well have failed to score in their last two matches County clean sheet 13-5.

Mr Fixit says: Both sides are struggling – and both could keep clean sheets!

Stenhousemuir v Rangers

Lee Wallace grabbed a goal in the 8-0 win at Ibrox earlier this season. Wallace to score anytime 7-1.

Mr Fixit says: Rangers won just 1-0 on the Stenny plastic pitch which they don't like so don't expect a rout. I'd prefer Bilel Mohsni for anytime scorer – and he was again in target against Ayr last weekend.

Rangers Specials

To Win Every League Match 7-2
Not to Lose a League Match 8-11
To Score 150 or more League Goals 7-1
To Gain 100 or more League Points 11-10
To Win League, Scottish Cup and Challenge Cup 17-2

Celtic Specials

Not to Lose a League Match 11-2
To Score 100 or more League Goals 11-4
To Gain 100 or more League Points 5-1
To Win League and Scottish Cup 4-5

Kris Boyd Special

Boyd has now equalled Henrik Larsson's top-flight goal record and it's a matter of when not if he will
break the record. When will Boyd score his next league goal?

Dundee Utd (Home) 15-8
Partick (Home) 9-4
Hearts (Away) 11-2
Hibernian (Away) 15-2
No more goals in 2013 7-2
Games must be played in above order or market will be void.

Hearts Special

Hearts still sit on -3 pts this season and a victory this weekend can see them
get to 0 points.
When will Hearts not have minus points?
Inverness (Home) 5-2
Celtic (Away) 8-1
Kilmarnock (Home) 7-2
St Mirren (Away) 3-1
Still on minus points on Jan 1, 2014 5-2

Meanwhile, McBookie are offering 11-4 Neil Lennon will not be the Celtic manager on the first game of the 2014/-5 season. After a humiliating 6-1 defeat to Barcelona many fans were left questioning his tactics and wondering if he can take the club further.

Paul Petrie, McBookie.com spokesman, said: “If Lennon doesn’t win the Double he may be under pressure from the board but it is unlikely they would sack him. However, he may fancy a new challenge and if the right job comes up down in England he may decide to walk.”

Owen Coyle is the 8-1 favourite to be next Celtic boss after rejecting the job in the past.

Next Celtic Manager: 8/1 O Coyle 12/1 J McNamara 16/1 J Mjallby 16/1 H Larrson 25/1 R Keane 25/1 C Levein 25/1 J Collins 33/1 M McCarthy 33/1 S Bilic 33/1 A Stubbs.

Dundee Utd Goal Specials: Can Dundee Utd score 4 goals for the fifth consecutive game?
3/1 None 8/5 One 19/10 Two 85/40 Three or More 9/1 Four or more

Old Firm Specials: League Games Only – Evs Rangers To Remain Unbeaten 6/1 Rangers To Have 100% Record 8/1 Celtic To Remain Unbeaten.

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