Aberdeen v Motherwell

Aberdeen are struggling, especially away from home and need something to happen, as their European run has kept them together.

They need to get the defence changed for a turnaround in results, but they are still capable at Pittodrie. But it will be a tough game.

It was a disappointing result for Motherwell to lose at home to Hearts at the weekend, although the state of the Fir Park pitch is a concern, which is affecting their normal passing game.

Prediction: 1-1

Celtic v Inverness CT

Celtic were absolutely flying recently and up until the St Mirren game they had been playing terrific football.

Maybe the Barcelona game in the Champiosn League took it's toll on them, but Shunsuke Nakamura's late winner at Love Street dragged out a victory.

As for Inverness, I don't see them taking anything, even though they always seem to play well against Celtic.

The Highlanders' away form has been shoddy of late, and I can see that continuing at Celtic Park.

Prediction: 2-0

Dundee United v St Mirren

Losing Barry Robson has taken a lot of goals out of Dundee United's team. As a result, they will possibly drop points between now and the rest of the season. St Mirren knocked United out of the cup recently and it will be another touch-and-go game.

Saints were extremely unlucky to lose against Celtic and they aren't scraping results the way they had to last season.

Both teams are so well-organised though, but they also find scoring difficult just now, so Tannadice will be perhaps short of thrills on Wednesday.

Prediction: 0-0

Falkirk v Hibernian

The Bairns have been great at times this season, but have also been poor as well.

John Hughes knows exactly how his side can play, and Falkirk are capable of winning and losing in emphatic fashion. However, I think he can be happy overall with his side's progress this season.

Hibs are the form team at the moment. Since Mixu Paatelainen's arrival they have began really well, scoring plenty of goals.

The arrival of Colin Nish gives them another dimension, and his presence up front is taking some pressure off Steven Fletcher.

But Hibernian are also capable of shipping goals, so I can see an open, exciting game.

Prediction: 2-2

Gretna v Kilmarnock

Gretna played well at Ibrox on Sunday - unlike a lot of teams - but they absolutely need to find a win from somehere.

If they have any intention of catching Killie they must win. I think if they don't win this one their season is finished. It's make or break time for the Black and Whites.

Jim Jefferies has had personnel problems at Kilmarnock recently but these are easing.

I felt they played well despite losing against Rangers a couple of weeks ago and that led to a good win over Aberdeen.

Killie would be happy enough with a draw at Fir Park, but I actually reckon Gretna will edge it because there's so much at stake for them.

Prediction: 1-0

Hearts v Rangers

The Old Firm haven't dropped many points, but this is a game where I could see Hearts rising to the occasion.

The Jam Tarts have started to improve and I can see a few goals. Results breed confidence, and a great Tynecastle atmosphere can inspire what is now a more settled team.

Rangers are still not playing at their best. Even the European success over Panathinaikos wasn't the way they would like to play.

They are getting results though, even if the performances don't appear to measure up to what Walter Smith would ideally be looking for.

Hearts will be up for this, and with a 4-2 win already at home over Rangers, I think a draw could be on the cards in Edinburgh.

Prediction: 1-1