Aberdeen vs. Ross County (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Aiming to record back-to-back wins either side of the international break, Aberdeen will welcome Ross County to Pittodrie Stadium on Saturday afternoon in the Scottish Premiership.
The Dons secured a narrow success over Motherwell last time out, whilst the Staggies were able to overcome Hearts in a close affair in Dingwall.
We say: Aberdeen 2-1 Ross County
Following some decent results of late and the Pittodrie crowd behind them, we are expecting Aberdeen to be at the races when Ross County come to town on Saturday.
The Staggies have been impressive in recent matches, but we feel that the international break may have arrived at the wrong time for the Dingwall club.
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Hearts vs. Kilmarnock (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Aiming to respond following a defeat prior to the international break, Hearts will welcome Europe-chasing Kilmarnock to Tynecastle Park on Saturday afternoon in the Scottish Premiership.
The Jambos lost narrowly at relegation-threatened Ross County last time out, whilst Killie were convincing winners over St Mirren on home soil.
We say: Hearts 3-1 Kilmarnock
With Shankland raring to get back to scoring ways following his two-game drought on international duty, we are expecting lots of goals for Hearts on Saturday.
Kilmarnock have been impressive in recent matches, but we reckon that the hosts' quality will shine through at Tynecastle in this one.
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Motherwell vs. St Mirren (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Motherwell play host to St Mirren on Saturday afternoon knowing that only a win will do if they want to retain hope of breaking into the top six of the Scottish Premiership standings before the cut-off.
In contrast to their eighth-placed hosts, St Mirren are attempting to defend their fifth position, although they hold an unassailable advantage over Motherwell on that front.
We say: Motherwell 2-1 St Mirren
With both teams losing before the international break, confidence will not necessarily be that high. However, with St Mirren conceding five at Kilmarnock, Motherwell will hold the greater belief of posting three points, leading us to back a narrow win for the home side.
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Rangers vs. Hibernian (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Rangers play host to Hibernian on Saturday afternoon looking for the victory that will move them back to the top of the Scottish Premiership standings.
Meanwhile, a much-improved Hibs side are bidding to extend their recent unbeaten streak as they bid to remain in the first six positions before the cut-off.
We say: Rangers 3-1 Hibernian
Hibs would not have wanted the international break to arrive and it remains to be seen whether they can retain their level upon the resumption. As for Rangers, they arguably needed the rest period after a relentless run of games, and they will expect to be back close to their best form here.
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St Johnstone vs. Dundee (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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St Johnstone square off against Dundee on Saturday afternoon searching for the win that may provide them with some breathing space above the relegation zone.
Meanwhile, visitors Dundee currently sit in seventh position in the Scottish Premiership standings, just two points adrift of sixth with a game in hand.
We say: St Johnstone 1-1 Dundee
Although St Johnstone lost at Celtic last time out, they were competitive enough to suggest that they could edge this contest. However, Dundee have gone two games without defeat at a crucial time, and the visitors could do enough to earn a share of the spoils.
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Ben Knapton
