Saturdays Football Tips: Neil Warnock’s Aberdeen Set for Thrilling Showdown Against Hibs

ABERDEEN’S SOS to Neil Warnock promised to provide plenty of excitement for Scottish football and the old soldier certainly hasn’t disappointed so far.

Wednesday’s bonkers 3-3 draw with Motherwell was one of the games of the season. Warnock provided a quote that’s unlikely to be beaten when he compared our budget VAR system with the Horizon software that caused chaos at the Post Office.

It didn’t take Warnock as long as Royal Mail to spot something was seriously wrong with his malfunctioning three-man defence in midweek as he subbed two players after watching the Dons fall 3-0 behind inside 26 minutes.

Duk was one of the players he threw on and the maverick forward delivered quicker than a postie on steroids as he scored inside a minute to spark a remarkable comeback.The former Benfica kid ended up with two goals and that should be enough to earn him a start today when Hibs come calling.

Nick Montgomery’s men won 3-1 at Inverness in the Cup last week but have gone seven games without a victory in the Premiership. That has mostly been down to a dodgy defence so we should see a few goals at Pittodrie today.

Duk’s tail will be up and he looks good value at 5/2 (Bet365) for anytime scorer provided Warnock rewards him with a start.BTTS and over 2.5 goals are both odds-on at McBookie but if you combine them in a bet builder it pays a tempting 109/100.

Rangers’ midweek win over Ross County has made the title race tighter than the waistbands of Texan holiday makers who have just laid waste to the hotel breakfast buffet, leaving you with only the yoghurt and cereal to choose from.

Celtic remain top but only by virtue of goals scored and have a tricky game today at home to bogey team Kilmarnock. The mid-season wobble that opened a door for Rangers can be traced back to December’s defeat at Rugby Park, where a Nat Phillips own goal sparked a second-half collapse. That’s part of a 12-game run that has seen Derek McInnes’ men lose just once – to Rangers at Ibrox – but McBookie still make Kilmarnock 12/1 outsiders with the Hoops at 1/5.

Going for corners usually pays off with Rodgers’ side and over 11.5 flag kicks pays 26/25 here with Unibet – a bet that has landed in five of the last six Celtic games. With the champions having most of the ball it could also pay to back Killie at -1 in the card handicap (13/10, Bet365).

Rangers are in Perth tomorrow and their last three mettings with St Johnstone have ended in 2-0 victories. Saints have generally been pretty solid since Craig Levein took charge so a Gers win with under 3.5 goals looks good here. Levein’s side sit third bottom but have a five-point cushion from the drop zone with Ross County and Livingston being cut adrift.

Livi find themselves six points behind the Staggies but performances have picked up a bit of late and they came from 2-0 down to knock Partick Thistle out of the Cup last weekend. St Mirren come calling today and their last two meetings have been tight, with a 1-1 draw at the Tony Macaroni followed by a 1-0 Buddies victory in Paisley. The half-time draw appeals today at evens with SkyBet while the same firm price over 10.5 corners at a tempting 5/4.

County are away to Dundee and combing over 2.5 goals with BTTS pays 13/10 at Paddy Power, with that bet landing in two of the last three games for the Dark Blues.

The other Premiership game today sees Hearts host a Motherwell team who have scored eight goals in their last two league games. That makes BTTS appealing at evens with Betfair.

In the English Premier League, Liverpool's quest for dominance faces a stern test as they visit Brentford, with the London side proving formidable against strong opponents. With Brentford's recent resurgence and Liverpool's occasional defensive lapses, an exciting encounter with goals expected awaits, favouring an away win with both teams finding the net.

Leeds United aim to maintain their unstoppable momentum as they face Plymouth Argyle, who have struggled for consistency recently. With Leeds' solid defence and impressive away form, they are heavily favoured to secure another victory, potentially with a clean sheet, while Crysencio Summerville remains a key figure in their attack.

Tottenham Hotspur aim to bolster their Champions League aspirations as they host Wolverhampton Wanderers, known for their unpredictable performances. With Spurs' attacking prowess and Wolves' tendency for away wins, an entertaining clash is expected, potentially featuring goals at both ends.

Super Singles

• Duk to score (5/2, Bet365)
• Over 11.5 corners at Celtic (26/25, Unibet)

Tipsters Tips

• SPFL Tips: Bets Bets Falkirk, Dundee and Alloa
• SlipsTips Tips: Hearts vs Motherwell
• Football Bet of the Day: League Two Leaders to be Involved in More Goals at Tranmere on Saturday

Weekend Match Previews

• Sat 12:30 Brentford vs Liverpool
• Sat 12:30 Plymouth Argyle vs Leeds United
• Sat 15:00 Tottenham Hotspur vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
• Sat 15:00 Burnley vs Arsenal
• Sat 15:00 Celtic vs Kilmarnock
• Sat 15:00 Nottingham Forest vs West Ham United
• Sat 15:00 Fulham vs Aston Villa
• Sat 15:00 Newcastle United vs AFC Bournemouth
• Sat 17:30 Manchester City vs Chelsea
• Sun 11:30 Lazio vs Bologna
• Sun 12:00 St Johnstone vs Rangers
• Sun 13:00 Rayo Vallecano vs Real Madrid
• Sun 14:00 Sheffield United vs Brighton and Hove Albion
• Sun 16:30 Luton Town vs Manchester United
• Sun 19:45 Monza vs AC Milan

Racing Tips

Rizzel has picked out four selections on a busy Saturday's racing, three from Haydock and one runner at Ascot.

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As always, post your betting tips for today in the comments section below.

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