Scottish Premiership Predictions: Six Midweek Clashes

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| BY Sam McLoughlin

William Hill News tipster @Footy_Tipster previews Wednesday’s William Hill Premiership action from across the country.

Aberdeen v Falkirk Prediction: Draw (23/10) | Aberdeen 1-1 Falkirk (11/2)

Celtic v Dundee United Prediction: Both Teams To Score & Celtic To Win (13/10) | Celtic 3-1 Dundee United (17/2)

Dundee FC v Kilmarnock Prediction: Both Teams To Score & Over 2.5 Goals (17/20) | Dundee 2-1 Kilmarnock (7/1)

St. Johnstone v Motherwell Prediction: St Johnstone To Win (7/5) | St Johnstone 2-1 Motherwell (17/2)

St. Mirren v Hibernian Prediction: Hibernian to Win (21/20) | St Mirren 0-1 Hibernian (17/2)

Hearts v Rangers Prediction: Both Teams To Score & Draw (16/5) | Hearts 2-2 Rangers (10/1)

Six William Hill Premiership fixtures take place on Wednesday evening, with all 12 clubs in action across the country.

Aberdeen welcome an in-form Falkirk side to Pittodrie, while league leaders Celtic face Dundee United at Parkhead. Dundee entertain Kilmarnock at Dens Park, with St Johnstone and Motherwell also meeting in a 7.45pm kick-off.

St Mirren host bottom-placed Hibernian in Paisley, before Hearts and Rangers round off the evening at 8pm in a clash between two of the Premiership’s top three sides.

Now, let’s take a closer look at some William Hill Premiership odds and betting angles for Saturday’s fixtures:

Aberdeen v Falkirk – Wednesday, 7.45pm

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Aberdeen return to Pittodrie looking to bounce back from Saturday’s 3-2 defeat against Dundee United. The Dons previously recorded an impressive 3-1 victory over St Mirren. Their home form offers some encouragement, with Aberdeen conceding just four goals in five Premiership matches.
However, goals have been difficult to come by at Pittodrie. Aberdeen have scored just five times in their opening five home league fixtures. William Hill price the hosts at EVS to take all three points on Wednesday.

Falkirk arrive at Pittodrie following consecutive Premiership victories for the first time this season. The Bairns followed their 2-1 success at Hibernian with a convincing 3-0 victory over Kilmarnock. John McGlynn’s side have now lost just one of their last five league matches (W3, D1).
The visitors are also unbeaten in their last three Premiership away fixtures. Falkirk have won two of their previous three meetings with Aberdeen, giving them further encouragement ahead of Wednesday’s trip. William Hill offer 12/5 for the Bairns to secure another victory.

Celtic v Dundee United – Wednesday, 7.45pm

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Celtic maintained their four-point advantage at the top with Sunday’s 2-1 victory over Hibernian. Martin O’Neill’s side have now won nine of their opening ten league fixtures, scoring 25 goals and conceding just six. However, their European form has been disappointing, with the Bhoys suffering three consecutive Europa League defeats.
The hosts have won each of their last five home meetings with Dundee United. Celtic have also secured four victories from five Premiership matches at Parkhead this season. Their only home defeat came against Rangers in September. Punters can back the league leaders at 1/4 with William Hill.

Dundee United travel to Celtic Park unbeaten in their last five Premiership matches (W3, D2). Saturday’s entertaining 3-2 victory over Aberdeen lifted the Tangerines into fourth place. Jim Goodwin’s side have also improved in front of goal, scoring nine times during that unbeaten run.
The visitors can take encouragement from their performances against Celtic last season. Dundee United recorded two home victories over the Glasgow giants, winning 2-1 and 2-0 at Tannadice Park. William Hill price the Tangerines at 17/2 to cause another upset on Wednesday evening.

Dundee FC v Kilmarnock – Wednesday, 7.45pm

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Dundee’s three-match unbeaten league run ended on Saturday with a 2-1 defeat at St Mirren. Steven Pressley’s side had previously beaten Hearts and Motherwell, alongside an impressive 2-2 draw against Rangers. The Dee will now be looking to return to winning ways at Dens Park.
The hosts have enjoyed plenty of success against Kilmarnock on home soil in recent years. Dundee have lost just one of their last eight meetings at Dens Park (W3, D4). William Hill offer 19/20 for the hosts to maintain that strong record with another victory.

Kilmarnock travel to Dundee following Saturday’s disappointing 3-0 defeat at Falkirk. That result leaves Neil McCann’s side second-bottom in the Premiership. Killie have lost six of their opening ten league fixtures, although recent performances have offered some encouragement.
Defensive problems remain a major concern for Kilmarnock, who have already conceded 23 league goals this season. The visitors have shipped at least three goals in five of their ten Premiership matches. Killie now have the division’s worst defensive record, with William Hill pricing them at 12/5 to win.

St Johnstone v Motherwell – Wednesday, 7.45pm

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St Johnstone return to McDiarmid Park following Saturday’s heavy 4-0 defeat against Rangers. However, home form has been more encouraging for the Saints this season. Simo Valakari’s side have collected eight of their 12 Premiership points at the ground, suffering just one home defeat.
The hosts have struggled against Motherwell in recent years, winning just one of their last seven home league meetings. St Johnstone will be looking to improve that record on Wednesday, with William Hill offering 7/5 for a home victory.

Motherwell have now suffered six consecutive Premiership defeats following Sunday’s 2-0 home loss against Hearts. Alfred Johansson’s side remain just one point above bottom-placed Hibernian. Another defeat on Wednesday would extend their losing streak to seven league matches.
However, Motherwell have enjoyed recent success against St Johnstone, winning each of their last two meetings. That includes a narrow 1-0 Scottish League Cup victory at McDiarmid Park last season. The visitors can be backed at 17/10 to stop the rot and return to winning ways.

St Mirren v Hibernian – Wednesday, 7.45pm

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St Mirren finally ended their five-match losing streak with Saturday’s 2-1 victory over Dundee. Craig McLeish’s side had conceded 14 goals during that disappointing run, scoring just twice themselves. However, Saturday’s result lifted the Saints into sixth place and provided a much-needed confidence boost.
Defensive performances remain a concern for St Mirren, although their home record offers some encouragement. The Saints have collected seven of their 13 Premiership points on home soil this season. William Hill price the hosts at 9/4 to secure another victory.

Hibernian remain bottom of the Premiership following Sunday’s narrow 2-1 defeat against Celtic. Marink Reedijk’s side have now gone seven league matches without victory. Goals have also proved difficult to come by during that disappointing run.
The Hibees have recorded two wins and two defeats from their opening four away league fixtures. However, Hibernian are unbeaten in their last five meetings with St Mirren, including victories in the previous two encounters. William Hill offer 21/20 for the visitors to take all three points.

Hearts v Rangers – Wednesday, 8pm

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Hearts returned to winning ways on Sunday with an impressive 2-0 victory away at Motherwell. That result followed consecutive defeats against Celtic and Trabzonspor. Wouter Vrancken’s side remain third in the Premiership, four points behind Rangers. The Jambos have also won eight of their last 16 matches across all competitions, losing just three.
Goals have been a regular feature of Hearts’ league performances, with 22 scored in their opening ten fixtures. Only Celtic have found the net more often this season. Hearts have also won their last two home meetings with Rangers. William Hill offer 21/10 for the hosts to extend that record.

Rangers head to Edinburgh unbeaten in their last nine matches across all competitions (W8, D1). Derek McInnes’ side followed their 2-2 draw against Dundee with a convincing 4-0 victory over St Johnstone. The Gers remain second in the Premiership, four points behind Celtic.
The visitors have also impressed on their travels, avoiding defeat in their opening five Premiership away matches (W3, D2). Rangers have conceded just seven league goals this season, with only Celtic boasting a better defensive record. William Hill price the Gers at 11/10 to secure another important victory.