Friday 17 March 2017 19:35, UK
Ahead of a potentially defining weekend in the Premiership, 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 kick off the weekend's action at home to Hearts where defeat for the Dons would give Celtic the opportunity to wrap up the title at Dundee on Sunday, live on Sky Sports 2. However, a win for Derek McInnes' side would see them move 17 points clear of the fourth-placed Jambos.
Later on Saturday afternoon there is a crucial Highland derby where bottom side Inverness could move to within a point of neighbours Ross County, who sit ninth in the table, with a victory at the Caledonian Stadium.
Interim Kilmarnock boss Lee McCulloch will be in the dugout at Rugby Park once again as Partick Thistle travel to Ayrshire looking to cement their place in the top six. Alan Archibald's side have not lost in the Premiership since February 4, while McCulloch has won two on the road but lost twice at home in his four games in charge.
Stephen Robinson will take charge of Motherwell for the first time after being appointed on a permanent basis earlier this week ahead of the visit of St Johnstone. The sides played out a 1-1 draw at McDiarmid Park when they last met shortly before Christmas.
Pedro Caixinha will take charge of Rangers for the first time since being appointed last weekend when Hamilton visit Ibrox on Saturday. The Gers ran out 6-0 winners when the sides met in the Scottish Cup earlier this month, with Martin Canning's team sitting just a point above bottom side Inverness in the Premiership table.
Celtic will have the chance to clinch the title with nine games to spare at Dundee on Sunday, live on Sky Sports 2, if Aberdeen lose to Hearts at Pittodrie on Saturday. Paul Hartley was named as manager of the month for February after Dundee went unbeaten last month but they have lost both their fixtures in March.
Aberdeen v Hearts - Saturday, 12.15pm
Ian Crocker's prediction:
Aberdeen 2-1 Hearts
Key man: Kenny McLean
Lots to offer and in fine form of late.
Andy Walker's prediction:
Aberdeen 1-1 Hearts
Key man: Arnaud Djoum
He wants to leave Tynecastle but the Cameroon international has served Hearts well.
Inverness v Ross County - Saturday, 3pm
Ian Crocker's prediction:
Inverness 1-1 Ross County
Key man: Liam Boyce
Ended barren spell last week and tends to score in spurts.
Andy Walker's prediction:
Inverness 3-2 Ross County
Key man: Greg Tansey
Goalscoring threat from midfield; a win for Caley Thistle here brings others into relegation dogfight.
Kilmarnock v Partick Thistle - Saturday, 3pm
Ian Crocker's prediction:
Kilmarnock 2-1 Partick Thistle
Key man: Conor Sammon
Dried up at Hearts but the goals are coming back.
Andy Walker's prediction:
Kilmarnock 1-1 Partick Thistle
Key man: Kris Boyd
A remarkable milestone reached last week with 100 goals for Kilmarnock added to the same at Rangers. Tremendous stuff!
Motherwell v St Johnstone - Saturday, 3pm
Ian Crocker's prediction:
Motherwell 0-0 St Johnstone
Key man: Paul Paton
Usually ready for a battle.
Andy Walker's prediction:
Motherwell 0-3 St Johnstone
Key man: Liam Craig
His experience has served St Johnstone well this season.
Rangers v Hamilton - Saturday, 3pm
Ian Crocker's prediction:
Rangers 2-0 Hamilton
Key man: Clint Hill
Scores goals and stops them. Pick of last summer's Ibrox arrivals, by a distance.
Andy Walker's prediction:
Rangers 2-0 Hamilton
Key man: Jason Holt
Saw more aggression and passion in his game against Scott Brown and Celtic last weekend, must be more to come from him.
Dundee v Celtic - Sunday, 12.30pm (live on Sky Sports 2)
Ian Crocker's prediction:
Dundee 1-2 Celtic
Key man: Stuart Armstrong
He's here, he's there, he's everywhere. Player of the season potential.
Andy Walker's prediction:
Dundee 1-3 Celtic
Key man: Patrick Roberts
Unlucky not to play from the start last weekend but still has a big part to play.
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