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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
Image: Andy Walker and Ian Crocker take you though the weekend's Scottish Premiership fixtures

Another busy week in Scottish football ends with a full card of Premiership fixtures over Friday and Saturday.

Derek Llambias hit the headlines earlier in the week with questions aimed at the Rangers chairman Dave King over a number of issues.

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Celtic showed off their plans for a new hotel, museum and retail complex next to their stadium in the east end of Glasgow.

Hibs triumphed in their Scottish Cup fifth-round replay in front of a sold-out Easter Road, and were duly serenaded with a rendition of "Sunshine on Leith" by their supporters.

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Highlights as Hibernian beat Edinburgh rivals Hearts 3-1 to reach the quarter-final of the Scottish Cup

With all 12 Scottish Premiership teams in action over the next couple of days there are sure to be plenty more talking points this weekend.

To take you through the fixtures, Sky Sports Scotland commentary team Ian Crocker and Andy Walker are here to give their predictions and players to look out for.

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A round-up of all the weekend's action from the Scottish Premiership

Inverness CT v Rangers - Friday 7.45pm

Inverness haven't recorded a victory against Rangers in any competition since March 2009, when Ian Black scored a last-minute penalty for the Highlanders at Ibrox.

Rangers have won the last eight consecutive meetings between the sides in all competitions, and haven't lost in Inverness since December 2006.

However, Rangers have just one win in the last six Premiership matches since their 1-0 victory over Inverness at Ibrox on Christmas Eve.

Andy Walker's prediction:
Inverness CT 2-2 Rangers

Key player: Owain Fon Williams

Vital penalty save helped Caley Thistle gain a point last week at Tynecastle.

Inverness goal keeper Owain Fon Williams (C) with Ross Draper before kick-off
Image: Inverness goal keeper Owain Fon Williams

Ian Crocker's prediction:
Inverness CT 1-1 Rangers

Key player: Billy McKay

Back where he did his best work and could trouble a jittery Rangers.

Billy McKay and Scott Brown tangle
Image: Inverness CT striker BIly McKay has scored once in his four appearances since returning to the club in January

Aberdeen v Ross County - Saturday 3pm

Aberdeen have won each of their last four Scottish Premiership home matches, with a 7-2 thrashing of Motherwell last time out. They haven't won five home games in a row since January 2009.

Ross County's away form is less impressive. They've managed just one win from the last 11 Premiership fixtures away from Dingwall.

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

Key player: Jayden Stockley

Substitutes can make a big difference, Stockley has chipped in with a few goals this season.

Stockley celebrates his goal for Aberdeen
Image: Jayden Stockley scored the winner from the bench against Kilmarnock last week

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

Key player: Jonny Hayes

Or McGinn! Or Christie! Or the subs! The Dons are enjoying a winning streak.

Aberdeen's Jonny Hayes has extended his deal with Aberdeen
Image: Aberdeen winger Jonny Hayes extended his deal at Aberdeen earlier this month and has scored seven goals in all competitions so far this season

Celtic v Hamilton Accies - Saturday 3pm

Celtic are unbeaten in their last seven league games against Hamilton, including the 8-1 victory at Celtic Park in January last year.

Hamilton have yet to win on the road this season in the league and last won at Celtic Park in January 2014 with an Ali Crawford strike giving them a 1-0 victory.

Andy Walker's prediction:
Celtic 3-0 Hamilton Accies

Key player: James Forrest

Puts opposition defenders on the back foot with his skill and pace.

James Forrest takes the congratulations after his goal
Image: James Forrest celebrates after scoring against Motherwell last weekend

Ian Crocker's prediction:
Celtic 4-0 Hamilton Accies

Key player: Moussa Dembele

Seven goals in three games. Impossible to ignore and a tad hard to keep quiet

18/02/17 LADBROKES PREMIERSHIP .  CELTIC v MOTHERWELL .  CELTIC PARK - GLASGOW .  Celtic's Moussa Dembele scores from the penalty spot
Image: Celtic's Moussa Dembele has scored in five of his last six appearances and has netted 27 in all competitions this season (41 apps)

Motherwell v Dundee - Saturday 3pm

Motherwell haven't scored against Dundee in the last two meetings between the sides and have won just once in eight league matches against Paul Hartley's side.

Like Ross County, Dundee seem to struggle on the road with just one win in their last 11 trips away from Dens Park in the Premiership.

Andy Walker's prediction:
Motherwell 1-1 Dundee

Key player: Mark O'Hara

Enjoying a prosperous season in his new advanced role.

Ian Crocker's prediction:
Motherwell 1-2 Dundee

Key player: Mark O'Hara

Man of the match against Rangers though O'Dea, Holt and Kerr weren't far behind.

19/12/17 LADBROKES PREMIERSHIP  
  DUNDEE v RANGERS  
  DENS PARK - DUNDEE  
  Dundee's Mark O'Hara celebrates after opening the scoring
Image: Mark O'Hara celebrates the opening goal against Rangers in Dundee's 2-1 victory last weekend

Partick Thistle v Hearts - Saturday 3pm

Hearts last three visits to Firhill have been profitable, winning each of the matches and scoring 10 goals in the process.

Thistle are the only club yet to score in the first 15 minutes in the Premiership, whereas Hearts are one of three clubs to concede just two goals in the opening period.

Andy Walker's prediction
Partick Thistle 1-2 Hearts

Key player: Rory Currie

Gave his team a lift in that woeful display against Hibs, deserves a start.

Hearts' Rory Currie scores his first goal to make it 1-1.
Image: Hearts' Rory Currie has made five first-team appearances for the club since his debut off the bench in November

Ian Crocker's prediction:
Partick Thistle 1-1 Hearts

Key player: Kris Doolan

Double as a sub against Hamilton should ensure a start. Knows where the goal is!

18/02/17 LADBROKES PREMIERSHIP .  PARTICK THISTLE v HAMILTON (2-0) .  FIRHILL - GLASGOW .  Partick's Kris Doolan celebrates his second goal
Image: Two goals for Partick Thistle's Kris Doolan against Hamilton last week took him to eight for the 2016/17 campaign in all competitions

St Johnstone v Kilmarnock - Saturday 3pm

Kilmarnock have won three of the most recent five Premiership meetings with St Johnstone but are without a victory away from home in their last eight away fixtures.

Tommy Wright's side are just one point behind Hearts having won three of their last four league games.

Andy Walker's prediction:
St Johnstone 3-0 Kilmarnock

Key player: Murray Davidson

Alongside Danny Swanson offers a goal threat from midfield.

23/12/16 LADBROKES PREMIERSHIP  
  KILMARNOCK V ST JOHNSTONE 
  RUGBY PARK - KILMARNOCK  
  St Johnstone's Murray Davidson opens the scoring
Image: St Johnstone's Murray Davidson has made 21 appearances in all competitions so far this season, scoring three and picking up eight bookings

Ian Crocker's prediction:
St Johnstone 1-2 Kilmarnock

Key player: Conor Sammon. A goal must be coming soon, surely!

Interim manager Lee McCulloch (left) issues instructions to Conor Sammon, who has started the past two games for Kilmarnock.
Image: Interim manager Lee McCulloch (left) issues instructions to Conor Sammon, who has started the past two games for Kilmarnock

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