I fancied Dundee United to get back on track last weekend but instead, their season descended further into darkness with a 3-0 home loss to St Mirren.
That made it 14 goals conceded in their last three games and that impressive Tannadice win over AZ Alkmaar now feels like an eternity ago for worried fans.
Having watched their defence ship so many goals those punters must be fearing the worst when Celtic come calling tomorrow.
The bookies certainly can’t see past a fifth successive league win for the champions with the Hoops a best 1/6 at BoyleSports and United as big as 20/1 with Coral.
It ended in a 1-1 draw when the Hoops last visited Tannadice in May but Ange Postecoglou’s side also claimed successive 3-0 wins there last term in the league and Scottish Cup.
They scored five on their last Premiership away day at Killie so it could get ugly for Jack Ross’ side if they concede early tomorrow.
Jota has been the main man for Celtic this season, netting screamers against Aberdeen and Kilmarnock while providing plenty of assists.
The Portuguese winger looks the best value in the anytime scorer market at 9/5 (SportNation).
Most of Celtic’s attacks come down the flanks so it could also pay to back United’s full-backs to fall foul of the match officials.
Liam Smith could be up against Jota and the Tannadice full-back is 5/2 with Bet365 for a card. Aziz Behich should be on the opposite flank and the Aussie’s odds are 3/1.
It will be party time at Ibrox today as Rangers celebrate reaching the Champions League groups.
They defied the odds to dump PSV in the Netherlands on Wednesday and the reward is glamour ties against Liverpool, Napoli and Ajax.
But it’s back to duller domestic duties today with the visit of Ross County and Gers need to bounce back after dropping points at Easter Road.
The Staggies showed character by scoring a late winner against Kilmarnock after going down to 10 men.
But that European win will give Rangers a massive boost and it’s hard to see Malky Mackay’s side causing an upset today.
Tipping Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s men in the corner handicap paid off for me in their last home game and that could be worth a repeat with Rangers -5 priced 10/11 at Bet365.
There were some horrific tackles in County’s clash with Kilmarnock and Ross Callachan will miss this clash after seeing red last weekend.
Backing more cards for the Staggies looks a decent option and I like Jack Baldwin at 11/10 with Bet365 as he has three yellows to his name already this season.
Tom Lawrence has impressed for Rangers since arriving from Derby and came close to a stunning goal in Eindhoven on Wednesday.
He’s 13/8 at SkyBet for anytime scorer today and that’s good value so long as he isn’t rested.
Aberdeen ground out a win in Perth last week and will need to battle for another three points today when Livingston head north.
The Dons are McBookie’s 3/4 favourites but crashed in their last home game against Motherwell and Livi have a habit of upsetting the odds.
The best option for punters looks to be the corner handicap, with David Martindale’s side being heavily outgunned in that market of late.
Hibs won 14 corners to just three for Livingston a fortnight ago then the Lions could only muster a single corner in their loss at Motherwell.
That suggests backing the Dons in the handicap is a wise move and Aberdeen -2 pays 10/11 at Bet365.
St Mirren and Hibs found their shooting boots last weekend and it bodes well for a decent game when they face off in Paisley. Over 2.5 strikes appeals at 11/8 with BetVictor while BTTS pays evens at William Hill.
Thrills look less likely as Killie host Motherwell and I like the half-time draw at 21/20 (McBookie).
Hearts need to pick themselves up after the blow of losing to Zurich in the Europa League playoffs.
They host St Johnstone tomorrow and I’m drawn to the 3/1 on offer at Bet365 for Saints stopper AndyConsidine to be carded.
- Super singles
- Jota anytime scorer (9/5, SportNation)
- Baldwin to be carded (11/10, Bet365)
- Aberdeen -2 corner h’cap (10/11, Bet365)
- BTTS in Paisley (Evs, W Hill)
I'm a sports journalist, football tipster and author from Dundee, who is now working in Glasgow. I've covered games at every level, from Junior football to internationals, and still love football even though it has clearly sold its soul. I've been in football tipping since 2018 with the MFT site.
