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Sky Sports Scotland weekly predictor

It is the return of league action this weekend after an international break that saw Scotland record a 5-1 win in their opening World Cup qualifier against Malta.

Andy Walker and Ian Crocker are back to give their predictions of Saturday's Scottish Premiership matches.

We start off with a big one at Celtic Park.

Celtic v Rangers - Saturday 12pm kick-off

Andy Walker's prediction: Celtic 3-1 Rangers

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Key player: Scott Brown
He's a different player now that he's fit and his midfield battle with Joey Barton will be one of many fascinating contests.

Scott Brown looks a better player under Brendan Rodgers
Image: Scott Brown looks a better player under Brendan Rodgers

Ian Crocker's prediction: Celtic 3-3 Rangers

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Key player: Kenny Miller
Six goals in his last seven games against Celtic. He's currently on 99 Rangers goals. Still a man for the occasion.

Kenny Miller is on 99 goals for Rangers
Image: Kenny Miller is on 99 goals for Rangers

Aberdeen v Inverness CT - Saturday 3pm kick-off

Andy Walker's prediction: Aberdeen 2-0 Inverness CT

Key player: James Maddison
Can the highly rated youngster from Norwich get the Dons on a winning run?

Aberdeen's  James Maddison scores for Coventry while on-loan last season
Image: Aberdeen's James Maddison scores for Coventry while on-loan last season

Ian Crocker's prediction: Aberdeen 2-1 Inverness CT

Key player: Adam Rooney
His goal at Celtic Park might start a flurry of goals for the big number nine.

Adam Rooney scored his first of the season against Celtic
Image: Adam Rooney scored his first of the season against Celtic

Dundee v Kilmarnock - Saturday 3pm kick-off

Andy Walker's prediction: Dundee 3-0 Kilmarnock

Key player: Mark O'Hara
He's developing as more of a goal threat in his new more advanced role since signing from Kilmarnock.

Mark O'Hara is congratulated by team-mates
Image: Mark O'Hara is congratulated by team-mates

Ian Crocker's prediction: Dundee 1-1 Kilmarnock

Key player: Rory Loy
Only a sub last time out but he may get a go against his first club.

Dundee's Rory Loy has scored three goals this season
Image: Dundee's Rory Loy has scored three goals this season

Hearts v Hamilton Accies - Saturday 3pm kick-off

Andy Walker's prediction: Hearts 4-1 Hamilton Accies

Key player: Callum Paterson
Expecting a big season from him, especially as Gordon Strachan now sees him as first-choice pick for Scotland.

Ian Crocker's prediction: Hearts 2-0 Hamilton Accies

Key player: Callum Paterson
Good to him see playing for Scotland in Malta. He has a lot to offer.

Callum Paterson started for Scotland against Malta last week
Image: Callum Paterson started for Scotland against Malta last week

Partick Thistle v St Johnstone - Saturday 3pm kick-off

Andy Walker's prediction: Partick Thistle 1-1 St Johnstone

Key player: Ziggy Gordon
Should play a big part in helping Thistle secure a comfortable place in the Premiership yet again.

Ziggy Gordon was a key defender for Hamilton Accies last season
Image: Ziggy Gordon was a key defender for Hamilton Accies last season

Ian Crocker's prediction: Partick Thistle 1-1 St Johnstone

Key player: Chris Erskine
He seems suited to Thistle and vice versa. Four goals already. 

Chris Erskine has scored four goals in seven appearances
Image: Chris Erskine has scored four goals in seven appearances

Ross County v Motherwell - Saturday 3pm kick-off

Andy Walker's prediction: Ross County 2-1 Motherwell

Key player: Michael Gardyne
Terrific goal threat for home side, an excellent support to already prolific Liam Boyce.

Ian Crocker's prediction: Ross County 1-0 Motherwell

Key player: Michael Gardyne
A player I enjoy watching and due a goal! 

Ross County's Michael Gardyne has not scored yet this season
Image: Ross County's Michael Gardyne has not scored yet this season

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