Friday 2 December 2016 17:06, UK
Hearts win over Rangers mid-week saw them move up to second place going into Saturday’s round of fixtures.
Third placed Rangers take on Aberdeen as all three sides vie to come out of the weekend the best of the rest behind Celtic.
The rest of the table is exceptionally close as just two points separate Partick Thistle at the bottom to Motherwell in sixth.
As always our commentary team of Ian Crocker and Andy Walker are on hand to run through their predictions and players to look out for.
Motherwell v Celtic - Live on Sky Sports 5, Saturday 12pm
Motherwell's win at Celtic Park was their only victory over the Scottish champions in their last 12 attempts (D2 L9) and haven't taken all three points at home against them since April 2013.
Celtic have won their last seven Premiership matches and have not conceded a single goal in the last six.
Andy Walker's prediction:
Motherwell 2-4 Celtic
Key player: James Forrest
Improved enormously under the guidance of Brendan Rodgers.
Ian Crocker's prediction:
Motherwell 1-3 Celtic
Key player: Tom Rogic
Ten goals last season, already up to nine this season. Oh..and three in his last two games v Motherwell.
Hamilton Accies v Partick Thistle - Saturday 3pm
Partick Thistle have lost the three league matches but haven't been beaten by Hamilton in the Premiership in their last eight encounters.
Accies have drawn six of their last eight league games, with the last five meetings between these two sides ending in a stalemate.
Andy Walker's prediction:
Hamilton Accies 1-2 Partick Thistle
Key player: Sean Welsh
An important and influential midfielder for Alan Archibald's men.
Ian Crocker's prediction:
Hamilton Accies 1-2 Partick Thistle
Key player: Kris Doolan
Defeat to Rangers was harsh on Thistle. Maybe Doolan will be rewarded for his efforts this time.
Kilmarnock v Dundee - Saturday 3pm
Dundee are unbeaten in their last five visits to Rugby Park (W3 D2) and have conceded just two goals in those games.
Kilmarnock haven't managed to score in the last three Premiership matches and haven't gone four league games without netting since January 2010.
Andy Walker's prediction:
Kilmarnock 1-1 Dundee
Key player: Cammy Kerr
He is making a name for himself as a fine defender.
Ian Crocker's prediction:
Kilmarnock 1-2 Dundee
Key player: Craig Wighton
His goal against Inverness had been coming, he has sparkled lately.
Rangers v Aberdeen - Saturday 3pm
Aberdeen are looking to bounce back from League Cup final defeat to Celtic at one of their toughest venues in terms of getting results. They have not won at Ibrox since 1991, although this is the first league meeting between the clubs in Glasgow since 2012.
Aberdeen have won two consecutive Premiership matches and have recorded six victories in their last matches, while Rangers defeat to Hearts was their first loss in eight league fixtures.
Andy Walker's prediction:
Rangers 1-3 Aberdeen
Key player: Jonny Hayes
Huge game for both clubs. Jonny Hayes can be the difference.
Ian Crocker's prediction:
Rangers 2-2 Aberdeen
Key player: Kenny McLean
Released by Rangers as a kid he might relish the Ibrox stage.
Ross County v Hearts - Saturday 3pm
Hearts begin life after Robbie Neilson with a trip to Dingwall with an impressive record in the Highlands having won their last three league matches against Ross County, and being unbeaten in the last eight.
Ross County are unbeaten in their last three Premiership matches but have only recorded one win in 12 league games.
Andy Walker's prediction:
Ross County 1-1 Hearts
Key player: Bjorn Johnsen
Providing something Hearts haven't had so far this season - an effective centre forward.
Ian Crocker's prediction:
Ross County 0-2 Hearts
Key player: Robbie Muirhead
Must be absolutely buzzing after his double against Rangers.
St Johnstone v Inverness CT - Saturday 3pm
Inverness go into Saturday's match against St Johnstone on a three-match losing run but haven't lost four in a row since 2009, when they lost eight on the bounce.
Tommy Wright's side haven't won in four league games but have lost just once in the ten most recent Premiership encounters with Inverness (W5 D4).
Andy Walker's prediction:
St Johnstone 1-2 Inverness CT
Key player: Carl Tremarco
Good work by Richie Foran to get reliable defender signed up on new contract.
Ian Crocker's prediction:
St Johnstone 1-1 Inverness CT
Key player: Danny Swanson
Penalties, goals, set-pieces, crosses etc. He's having some season.
