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Ian Crocker and Andy Walker's Scottish football predictions

Some of the players Ian Crocker and Andy Walker think could make the difference on Tuesday and Wednesday in the Scottish Premiership.

It's the last round of Scottish Premiership fixtures before the international break where Scotland will face England in a crucial World Cup qualifier.

Celtic came away with a 1-1 draw at Borussia Monchengladbach in the Champions League in midweek and will be hoping to continue their unbeaten Premiership run.

Rangers, Hearts, Aberdeen and St Johnstone will again jostle to come out of the weekend in second place with only one point between the four clubs, and only five points separate Dundee at the foot of the table to Inverness CT in sixth so there could also be plenty in the bottom half this weekend.

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Sky Sports Scotland commentary team Ian Crocker and Andy Walker are on hand to discuss their predictions and players to watch.

Partick Thistle v Aberdeen - Friday 7.45pm

Andy Walker's prediction: Partick Thistle 0-2 Aberdeen

Key player: Ryan Jack
Good to see him fully fit again. His presence allows the flair players to express themselves.

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Aberdeen's James Maddison celebrates his goal with Adam Rooney
Image: James Maddison will be key for Dons at Firhill

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

Key player: James Maddison
On-loan Norwich starlet makes things happen. Simple as that.
 

Celtic v Inverness CT - Saturday 3pm

Andy Walker's prediction: Celtic 3-0 Inverness CT

Key player: Stuart Armstrong:
A much more effective player under Brendan Rodgers than Ronny Delia - and a decent goal threat, too.

Tom Rogic celebrates scoring the opening goal of the game
Image: Tom Rogic has been singled out due to sparkling form for the Hoops

Ian Crocker's prediction:  Celtic 2-1 Inverness CT

Key player: Tom Rogic
Celtic's Wizard of Oz has become a prominent player with an eye for a spectacular goal.
 

Dundee v Motherwell - Saturday 3pm

Andy Walker's prediction: Dundee 1-0 Motherwell

Key player: Marcus Haber
Recent signing has the physical presence to help his team move up the table.

Dundee midfielder Tom Hateley
Image: Tom Hateley has enjoyed upturn in fortunes since move to Dens Park

Ian Crocker's prediction: Dundee 1-1 Motherwell

Key player: Tom Hateley
He might fancy making his mark against his former club.
 

Hearts v St Johnstone - Saturday 3pm

Andy Walker's prediction: Hearts 3-1 St Johnstone

Key player: Bjorn Johnsen
After the Tony Watt/Conor Sammon partnership failed to get the goals required, Johnsen has shown he knows the way to goal.

Bjorn Johnsen during a Hearts training session
Image: Bjorn Johnsen knows the way to goal, says Andy Walker

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

Key player: Bjorn Johnsen
Norwegian New Yorker has started to get himself noticed - and not just because he looks like a basketball player.
 

Kilmarnock v Hamilton Accies

Andy Walker's prediction: Kilmarnock 0-0 Hamilton Accies

Key player: Darian Mackinnon
Huge appetite for the game, boundless energy and a great competitor for Hamilton.

Hamilton's Darian Mackinnon (left) and Gramoz Kurtaj battle with Erik Cikos
Image: Darian Mackinnon (left) will be pivotal in midfield battle with Killie

Ian Crocker's prediction: Kilmarnock 1-0 Hamilton Accies

Key player: Souleymane Coulibaly
If anyone could nick a tight game, he could be the man.
 

Ross County v Rangers - Live on Sky Sports 2 and Sky Sports 5 from 11.30am Sunday

Andy Walker's prediction: Ross County 1-4 Rangers

Key player: Josh Windass
A goalscoring threat from midfield and a player who has the potential to improve enormously this season.

Josh Windass impressed for Rangers against Celtic
Image: Josh Windass (right) has impressed during his short spell at Rangers

Ian Crocker's prediction: Ross County 1-3 Rangers

Key player: Josh Windass
He's proving to be a worthy addition to the Rangers ranks.

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