AWAY from the Champions League all the focus on Wednesday is north of the border.
There are three huge games – two in the Scottish Cup quarter-finals and one in the SPL.
Let's start with a match that's been hastily rearranged, Inverness v Celtic.
I tipped a draw when the tie should have taken place on Sunday – and I haven't changed my mind.
Inverness is a tough venue to visit and there's no way any away side should be a biggest 4-9 with the likes of William Hill.
I fully expect Celtic to battle through and stay on course for the Treble but they may need to take Terry Butcher's men back to Glasgow.
The draw pays 7-2 at Blue Square and 888sport while Inverness are a biggest 7-1 at sportingbet.
Consider the Highlanders, who normally lose by one goal at home to either half of the Old Firm, at 8-11 plus two goals with William Hill.
Gary Hooper will hope to celebrate his call-up to the England Under-21 squad with a goal. He is 7-2 at Paddy Power. Caley Thistle's top scorer Adam Rooney is 8-1 at Coral.
Both teams should score in what should be an entertaining clash and that pays 10-11 with Chandler and Stan James.
Aberdeen entertain St Mirren in a replay knowing they should be out of the tournament.
Rory McArdle's last-gasp striker earned a replay with the Buddies after the Paisley men should have been out of sight.
After their lucky escape and likely to be roared on to the semis by a passionate crowd I'm on Aberdeen at 4-5 with Chandler.
It took ages for the tie to get going on Saturday and again this could go under 2.5 goals (5-6, Betfred).
In the SPL, Dundee United continue their busy schedule with a home meeting against Hearts.
United won two and drew one of their matches last week and did well to keep up the energy levels.
But Hearts have been well rested and I fear this is one game too far for the Arabs. The Jambos look decent value at 9-5 with Stan James.
Recommendations
- Inverness plus 2 goals
- Aberdeen v St Mirren under 2.5 goals
- Hearts at Dundee United
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