IT'S another big weekend in the Scottish Premiership as five sides fight to avoid the drop while Aberdeen remain in pole position to finish second behind Celtic.
William Hill's Owen Scott has taken a look at the games and here some specials based on stats but remember these are no tips.
Celtic v Aberdeen
Aberdeen are looking for their third win in a row over Celtic for the first time since 1983. Both wins this season
have been 2-1. Aberdeen to win and Both Teams to Score 9-1.
Inverness v Dundee Utd
Dundee Utd are unbeaten in their last four trips to the Highlands to play Caley. Apart from the last tie all games have been very tight. Match to be a Score Draw 3-1.
Motherwell v St Johnstone
The home side have won the last five fixtures between these sides. In fourof the matches the away side has to score. Motherwell to win to Nil 12-5.
Hibs v Partick Th
Hibs have not scored in the first half in any of their last 7 matches. First Hibs goal to be in Second Half 2-1.
St Mirren v Ross County
St Mirren are unbeaten in their last four matches. Kenny McLean has
scored in three of them. McLean to Score and St Mirren win 9-2.
Hearts v Kilmarnock (Sunday)
Kris Boyd has scored a double in all three matches against the Jambos this
season. Boyd to Score 2 or More 9-2.
Dunfermline v Rangers
Rangers have only conceded twice in their last 12 away League One matches. Rangers to win to Nil 6-5.
Scottish Football Specials (Hills prices)
Who will Finish 2nd in Premiership: Aberdeen 1/6, Motherwell 7/2.
Who will finish 11th in Premiership?
Ross County 9/4
Kilmarnock 5/2
Partick 5/2
Hibs 11/2
St Mirren 7/1
The Premiership has split in two for the final 5 games of the season. Which sides will accumulate the most points in the final 5 matches?
Top 6 – Most Points
Celtic 1/2
St Johnstone 11/2
Dundee Utd 6/1
Aberdeen 15/2
Motherwell 14/1
Inverness 20/1
Bottom 6 – Most Points
Hearts 8/11
Partick 5/1
St Mirren 5/1
Ross County 7/1
Hibs 12/1
Kilmarnock 12/1
Both Markets will be settled on whoever gains the most points in the final 5 matches. In the event of a tie Goal
Difference then Goals Scored will be used followed by Head to Head record. After this dead heat rules apply.
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Ok I’m going to trial something next 2 weeks on here with a view to doing a weekly piece next season when the new site comes.
I haven’t commented much for a while but for people who don’t know me I travel about watching football pretty much here there and everywhere but my expertise lies in the spfl and specifically the premiership. For my sins I am hibs daft and follow them everywhere but when not at hibs games I can be found at any ground in scotland! Last week for example I was at firhill Friday, tannadice Saturday and sadly Easter road Sunday! :(
So my plan is to preview each game briefly in the prem and give a recommended bet/opinion and at the end give a nap and nb.
So here goes week 1 sparky spl preview
Celtic vs Aberdeen
Aberdeen have had a tremendous season but since winning cup it’s fair to say they’ve gone somewhat off the boil. Celtic are hard to call just now one minute brilliant next minute sloppy like at motherwell a fortnight ago. I think celtic will be up for this tomorrow. The dons have pretty much single handledly blighted celtics season first taking them out the scottish cup and then taking their unbeaten record as well. With this in mind and current form I fancy a a bit of pay back for the tic!
Celtic -1 13/10 Boylesports (NB)
Hibernian vs Partick Thistle
BTTS various 4/5
ICT vs Dundee Utd
Dundee Utd 13/10 Hills (Nap)
Motherwell vs St Johnstone
Motherwell 7/5 Hills
St Mirren vs Ross County
Draw 5/2 Skybet
Hearts vs Kilmarnock
Hearts 7/4 Boylesports
I was going to put reasoning for all recommendations but don’t want to block up a whole thread. If anyone has any questions though I’ll be glad to pass on my thoughts. For the record Dundee utd is the only one I’ve backed myself and I did them last Sunday at 13/8. Hope people find this of interest and it’s something I can do next season on a weekly basis and if I’m hopeless I’ll gladly disappear of into the sunlight.
Sparky, just one thing. If you post them earlier I could lift them for my Daily Record column and save myself a pile of work. My thoughts are Celtic by at least 2, Dundee Utd, St Mirren, Partick and Hearts and the one I’m finding tough to call is Motherwell v St Johnstone. Dundee to win the Championship is my main hit in tomorrow’s Record though.
Lol very good Paul.
Lennon and Adams are the most negative managers in the league and I reckon they’ll both gladly take a point tomorrow.
Agree about game at Fir Park and not surprised money has come for St johnstone. When prices first went up well were odds on which was wrong. If you go on form saints look a great shout I just fancy well to bounce back and think McCall and his team will see tomorrow and wed vs ict also at home as a huge chance to reel aberdeen in who have trips to park head and tannadice this week. Think saints could be forgiven for starting to think about cup final and taking it easy also.
Couldn’t put anyone of thistle at Easter road but just think we are due a bit of luck. I also think thistle are the most nervous team in the league when leading lose a lot of late goals!
Would you believe I nearly ended up at meadow park the other night! I was in ayrshire for golf and it suddenly dawned on me that there must be some junior football on. By the time I’d thought of this I’d already arranged to go for dinner with some friends in prestwick or you’d of got a tap on the shoulder! I trust you were there. Saw meadow won 1 nil! :( one day I’ll surprise you and appear at a clydebank game!
Sparky, you missed not a bad game. Bankies should have got one second half but it’s our hoodoo ground where we’ve lost every time. I’m away next week so will miss our cup quarter-final with Shettleston but after that there will be hopefully a semi and final for you to look at as we’re the best team left in the competition.
I’ve got a bit of golf coming up through west so every chance I might make a game. Of course I might have some playoff games to attend also but hopefully in a neutral capacity!:)
Sparky, might see you there then or at Dumbarton next season!