Anything other than a good, solid performance by Rangers and they won't win. This could be a tricky game for the SPL leaders, who are missing a few key players, but I can see them doing just enough.
Prediction: 1-2
Celtic v Falkirk
I'd expect Celtic in their position to win this game and it's one they should take full points from comfortably.
A lot has happened at Celtic Park this week, with players leaving and this could disrupt the team a bit. We might also get a first look at defender Jos Hooiveld.
Falkirk will be looking to come out of this game with a bit of respect. They need to start getting a run together and chase Kilmarnock if they are to avoid relegation.
A point would be a fantastic result for Falkirk, but I think Celtic will have too much for them.
Prediction: 3-0
Dundee United v Hibernian
This game should be an absolute cracker.
After a poor patch just after Peter Houtson took temporary charge, Dundee United have started getting things together. A win in the Scottish Cup followed by a good three points at Hamilton will have given them a confidence boost.
Hibs are doing well and are consistent. Despite not playing well, they got through their Scottish Cup tie and will now be looking to get their league campaign back on track.
There will be goals in this one and I think Dundee United could catch the visitors out.
Prediction: 2-1
Hearts v St Mirren
As I always say, Hearts are so unpredictable. They go on a great run in the league, then it was a no show against Aberdeen in the Scottish Cup.
There are a lot of issues at Tynecastle at the moment. Csaba Laszlo has to get his team sorted out and stop picking players just to prove a point.
St Mirren didn't play well midweek, but still managed to beat Aberdeen which was a great result. They will go into this game with a lot on confidence.
I'm expecting a tight game and I can't separate the sides.
Prediction: 1-1
Kilmarnock v Motherwell
Big changes at Kilmarnock this week. This will be Jimmy Calderwood's first game in charge and a new manager usually gives a team a lift.
Killie need to start winning. They have a good squad and should be further up the table.
It's also a new era at Motherwell. Craig Brown's there now and although they didn't win against Hearts in their last game they played will.
There are signs of improvement at Fir Park and they will be confident going into this one.
Prediction: 2-2
St Johnstone v Aberdeen
I think this will be a good, open game.
St Johnstone are always entertaining and score a lot of goals, while they have stopped conceding so many.
They haven't played since Boxing Day and will be raring to go.
The question about Aberdeen is which team will turn up. After a great performance in the Scottish Cup, they struggled against St Mirren in the league.
The Dons will miss the suspended Lee Miller and if they play the way they did midweek they will lose.
Prediction: 1-1
Billy Dodds was speaking to BBC Scotland's Alison Robbie. |