The Scottish Premiership is back this weekend with five games taking place across Saturday and Sunday before clubs send their players off on international duty.
With the first round of three rounds of games complete before the split, the league is really starting to take shape and there are some mouthwatering ties due to take place this weekend.
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Covid issues at Hibs have forced the postponement of their Premiership clash with Livingston at the Tony Macaroni Arena but there is still plenty to look forward as teams prepare for matchday 13.
Here’s all you need to know about this weekend’s Scottish Premiership fixtures:
Aberdeen v Motherwell
The Dons welcome Motherwell to Pittodrie on Saturday with RedTV showing the action on PPV – which can be purchased for £13.99.
Kick-off is at 3pm and Don Robertson will be the man in the middle.
Team news
Declan Gallagher, Calvin Ramsay Andy Considine and Jack MacKenzie are all still on the sidelines for Aberdeen while Stephen O’Donnell will miss out through suspension for Motherwell.
Last Five League Games
Aberdeen – WDWLL
Motherwell – LDLLL
Dundee v Celtic
Dundee welcome Celtic to Dens Park on Sunday afternoon with Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football showing the match live as part of the Scottish Premiership TV deal.
Alan Muir is the referee and will be assisted by David McGeachie, Ross McLeod and Colin Steven.
Team news
Cillian Sheridan is definitely missing for Dundee with the Irishman’s season likely over after rupturing his Achilles. Celtic will be without Carl Starfelt and Tom Rogic.
Last Five League Games
Dundee – WDLWD
Celtic – DWWWW
Hearts v Dundee United
Hearts take on Dundee United as both sides look to get back to winning ways on Saturday.
Hearts TV will be showing the match live at 3pm for £15 with John Beaton the referee at Tynecastle
Team news
Liam Boyce could return for Hearts but Andy Halliday and Jamie Brandon are unavailable for Robbie Neilson’s side. Dundee United will be without Liam Smith and Marc McNulty for the trip to Tynecastle.
Last Five League Games
Hearts – LDDDW
Dundee United -LDWWW
St Johnstone v St Mirren
The Saints go head to head in Perth tomorrow at 3pm and Saints TV will be showing the full game live (PPV £17.50).
Greg Aitken takes charge as both sides look to pick up a valuable three Scottish Premiership points before the international break.
Team news
St Johnstone will be without Shaun Rooney but could welcome back Lars Dendoncker and James Brown. Liam Craig is available after suspension Jamie McGrath and Ethan Erhahonare both unlikely to feature for St Mirren as they work towards a return from injury.
Last Five League Games
St Johnstone – WDLLW
St Mirren – LDLWW
Rangers v Ross County
Rangers and Ross County meet at Ibrox tomorrow afternoon with Rangers TV showing the game live for £9.99.
David Munro is the referee as the Scottish Premiership leaders take on bottom in Glasgow.
Team news
Rangers could welcome Ryan Kent back into the starting XI while the Staggies will be without Coll Donaldson and Jake Vokins for the trip to Ibrox.
Last Five League Games
Rangers – WDWDW
Ross County – WLLLL
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