Friday 16 September 2016 10:52, UK
A lot has happened this week in Scottish football.
After Celtic's thumping 5-1 win over Rangers last weekend, they were humbled by Barcelona in the Champions League.
Joey Barton has been banned from the Rangers training ground for an altercation with Andy Halliday.
Hearts striker Tony Watt has had his booking for simulation rescinded and St Johnstone's Scottish Cup winning captain Dave Mackay was forced into retirement due to a recurring hip injury.
But now it's back to business on the field. Sky Sports Scotland's Andy Walker and Ian Crocker are on hand to deliver their prediction for this weekend's upcoming fixtures.
Kilmarnock v Partick Thistle - Saturday 3pm kick-off
Kilmarnock host Partick Thistle this Saturday having picked up a point from their last two games but they haven't won a match since the 13th of August. Partick Thistle sit bottom of the Scottish Premiership after defeats in their last three games, and are the joint lowest scoring side in the league with just four goals in their opening four fixtures.
Andy Walker's prediction:
Kilmarnock 1-2 Partick Thistle
Key player: Chris Erskine
Despite Thistle's lowly position, Erskine has the potential to be a match-winner.
Ian Crocker's prediction:
Kilmarnock 2-1 Partick Thistle
Key player: Kris Boyd
Still one to bank on in front of goal. Could make the difference in this game.
Motherwell v Hamilton Accies - Saturday 3pm kick-off
These two sides almost have identical records so far this season. Both have won once, drawn twice and lost twice in the 2016/17 Premiership, with the same goals scored and Motherwell conceding one less than their Lanarkshire rivals.
Andy Walker's prediction:
Motherwell 2-0 Hamilton Accies
Key player: Stephen McManus
My old club don't score a lot of goals, it's essential they defend well.
Ian Crocker's prediction:
Motherwell 1-0 Hamilton Accies
Key player: Louis Moult
The goals will soon come on his return from injury.
Rangers v Ross County - Saturday 3pm kick-off
This is Ross County's first ever competitive visit to Ibrox to face Rangers, and the first ever meeting between the two clubs in the top flight of Scottish football. Ross County's Liam Boyce is the Premiership top scorer with five goals in the first five matches, while no Rangers player has scored more than two in the league this season.
Andy Walker's prediction:
Rangers 1-2 Ross County
Key player: Liam Boyce
With Joey Barton banished from the ground for a lack of discipline, can the Premiership's top scorer pile the pressure on a Rangers side reeling from that 5-1 defeat at Celtic Park last week?
Ian Crocker's prediction:
Rangers 2-1 Ross County
Key player: Martyn Waghorn
The goals will soon come on his return from injury too!
St. Johnstone v Hearts - Saturday 3pm kick-off
St Johnstone last lost a home match to Hearts all the way back in 2010. St. Johnstone goalkeeper Alan Mannus has made more saves than any other goalkeeper while Hearts have conceded just two goals in their last five away matches.
Andy Walker's prediction:
St Johnstone 1-1 Hearts
Key player: Dave Mackay:
Retiring due to long standing hip injury, he's been a magnificent pro, capped by that unforgettable cup win.
Ian Crocker's prediction:
St Johnstone 1-1 Hearts
Key player: Jamie Walker
Capable of making things happen or scoring himself.
Dundee v Aberdeen - Live on Sky Sports 2 on Sunday from 11.30am
Dundee haven't recorded a single win against Aberdeen in their last 12 Premiership encounters, losing seven of them. Aberdeen have only won one of their opening five fixtures, compared to 2015/16 when they won their first eight Premiership matches.
Andy Walker's prediction:
Dundee 1-3 Aberdeen
Key player: Kenny McLean:
The Dons midfielder has a lot to offer; it's time to start chipping in with a few goals.
Ian Crocker's prediction:
Dundee 2-3 Aberdeen
Key player: Jonny Hayes
Another player getting back up to speed after injury, literally.
Inverness CT v Celtic - Sunday 3pm kick-off
Inverness CT are unbeaten in their last two league matches after starting the season with three consecutive defeats. Celtic may have lost 7-0 in Barcelona but last year they won all five of their domestic fixtures after playing away in Europe during the week.
Andy Walker's prediction:
Inverness CT 1-3 Celtic
Key player: Dorus de Vries
He has to do much more to convince supporters he's capable of making important saves as well as being comfortable with the ball at his feet.
Ian Crocker's prediction:
Inverness CT 1-3 Celtic
Key player: Patrick Roberts
Crowd-pleasing easy on the eye style and a goal threat.
