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Ian Crocker and Andy Walker's Premiership predictor

Andy Walker & Ian Crocker take you though the weekend's Scottish Premiership fixtures

With five Scottish Premiership fixtures this mid-week, we get the predictions of Sky Sports Scotland’s commentary team of Ian Crocker and Andy Walker, including their players to look out for.

Aberdeen travel to Hamilton on Tuesday, having not won on New Douglas Park's artificial surface since February 2015. Derek McInnes' side were beaten there in October but a win would take them 12 points clear of third-placed Rangers.

Celtic travel to Inverness on Wednesday with Richie Foran's side the only team in Scotland to take any points off the Premiership champions this season.

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Highlights from the Scottish Premiership as Celtic beat Hamilton 2-0

Tommy Wright is at Ibrox on Wednesday night as St Johnstone manager, as he continues to be linked with the Rangers managerial vacancy.

Dundee are unbeaten in four matches after their 5-1 win at Motherwell on Saturday and face Partick Thistle at home on Wednesday. Thistle were the last team to leave Dens Park with a victory after a 2-0 win in October.

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Highlights from the Scottish Premiership as Dundee win 5-1 at Motherwell

Hearts play their first match on the newly laid surface when Ross County travel to Tynecastle on Wednesday. Ian Cathro's side are without a win in four matches in all competitions while Ross County haven't won in the league since Hogmanay.

Motherwell are without a permanent manager following the sacking of Mark McGhee. The Fir Park club are not in action this mid-week and the temporary team of Stephen Robinson, James McFadden and Stephen Craigan first take charge of the club way to Kilmarnock on Saturday.

Hamilton Accies v Aberdeen - Tuesday 7.45pm

Andy Walker's prediction:
Hamilton Accies 1-3 Aberdeen

Key player: Adam Rooney

He has an excellent return of goals in every season with the Dons.

Aberdeen's Adam Rooney celebrates his goal against Ross County
Image: Aberdeen's Adam Rooney celebrates his goal against Ross County

Ian Crocker's prediction:
Hamilton Accies 1-2 Aberdeen

Key player: Ryan Christie

Could have a part to play, even if he's the Don's latest impact sub!

Aberdeen's Ryan Christie makes his debut against Dundee last Friday.
Image: Ryan Christie has scored twice in four appearances since joining Aberdeen on loan

Inverness CT v Celtic - Wednesday from 7.30pm on Sky Sports 1 & 5

Andy Walker's prediction:
Inverness CT 1-3 Celtic

Key player: Moussa Dembele

Hopefully he will stay in Scotland longer than one year, magnificent debut season so far.

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Here’s a collection of some of the week’s best goals from around the globe, including a stunning strike from Celtic’s Moussa Dembele

Ian Crocker's prediction:
Inverness CT 1-3 Celtic

Key player: Moussa Dembele

The goals just keep on coming. One more to reach 30. Phenomenal.

Moussa Dembele scores Celtic's first goal in their latest win over Hamilton
Image: Dembele scores Celtic's first goal in their latest win over Hamilton Accies

Dundee v Partick Thistle - Wednesday 7.45pm

Andy Walker's prediction:
Dundee 1-1 Partick Thistle

Key player: Marcus Haber

A powerful option for Dundee in the last third.

Dundee's Marcus Haber (middle) celebrates his goal with James Vincent and Henrik Ojamaa
Image: Dundee's Marcus Haber (middle) celebrates one of his two goals against Motherwell at the weekend

Ian Crocker's prediction:
Dundee 2-1 Partick Thistle

Key player: Cammy Kerr

Raiding right-back has been an enjoyable watch.

Dundee defender Cammy Kerr (L) and Harry Forrester of Rangers challenge for the ball at Dens Park
Image: Dundee defender Cammy Kerr (L) and Harry Forrester of Rangers challenge for the ball at Dens Park

Hearts v Ross County - Wednesday 7.45pm

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

Key player: Sam Nicholson

Brutally honest in his assessment of recent performances.

The SFA hope changes will help produce more players like Sam Nicholson of Hearts and Celtic's Kieran Tierney
Image: Hearts' Sam Nicholson challenges Celtic's Kieran Tierney

Ian Crocker's prediction:
Hearts 2-1 Ross County

Key player: Arnaud Djoum

Africa Cup of Nations' winner getting back up to club speed.

Hibernian's John McGinn moves in to challenge Arnaud Djoum of Hearts
Image: Hibernian's John McGinn moves in to challenge Arnaud Djoum of Hearts

Rangers v St Johnstone- Wednesday 7.45pm

Andy Walker's prediction:
Rangers 2-0 St Johnstone

Key player: Clint Hill

Onus now on experienced players at Ibrox to get them through a difficult period.

Rangers defender Clint Hill leaves the pitch after suffering whiplash at Dundee
Image: Rangers defender Clint Hill could return for Rangers after recovering from whiplash at Dundee

Ian Crocker's prediction:
Rangers 1-1 St Johnstone

Key player: Lee Wallace

The captain often shows the way and may need to again. Someone has to.

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  Rangers' Lee Wallace celebrates his goal
Image: Ranges captain Lee Wallace has scored twice so far this season

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