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Ian Crocker and Andy Walker's Scottish Premiership predictor

Andy Walker & Ian Crocker take you though the weekend's Scottish Premiership fixtures.
Image: Andy Walker and Ian Crocker take you through the weekend's Scottish Premiership fixtures

Celtic's victory over Rangers in the Scottish Cup last weekend set up a repeat of November's League Cup final with Aberdeen at Hampden on May 27..

Aberdeen secured their spot in next month's showpiece final thanks to a dramatic 3-2 win against current holders Hibernian, with the clubs returning to league action tomorrow.

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Highlights of the Scottish Cup semi-Final between Hibs and Aberdeen

No sooner had the dusk settled on Sunday's Old Firm semi-final when preparations started for the final encounter between the sides this season, just six days later.

Ian Crocker and Andy Walker were commentating on both semi-finals over the weekend and will take their seats at Ibrox tomorrow as Rangers seek to be the team to end Celtic's undefeated domestic record this season.

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Highlights of the Scottish Cup semi-final clash between Celtic and Rangers

But before that, the duo are on hand to give their predictions for the six Scottish Premiership fixtures this weekend and pick out their players to watch.

Ross County v Inverness CT - Friday 7.45pm kick-off

Andy Walker's prediction:
Ross County 0-2 Inverness CT

Key player: Greg Tansey

The Caley Thistle midfielder is leaving in the summer for Aberdeen, he can go out on a high with a vital contribution in the Highland derby.

Greg Tansey celebrates his opener at Caledonian Stadium
Image: Greg Tansey has signed a pre-contract agreement with Aberdeen and will join Derek McInnes' side for the 2017/18 campaign

Ian Crocker's prediction:
Ross County 2-1 Inverness CT

Key player: Liam Boyce

17 goals an excellent return for the Staggies' striker. 17 and counting….

Ross County's Liam Boyce wheels away to celebrate after giving his side the lead against Inverness
Image: Ross County's Liam Boyce has two goals in his last three games, 17 in total in 37 appearances

Rangers v Celtic - Live on Sky Sports 1 & 5 from 11.30am Saturday

Andy Walker's prediction:
Rangers 1-3 Celtic

Key player: Patrick Roberts

Excellent in last week`s Scottish Cup semi final win. The pressure is all on the Rangers players, some of whom are playing for their futures. Too many were weak and timid last weekend, unforgivable in the eyes of the supporters.

Celtic's Patrick Roberts at full time against Ross County
Image: Celtic's Patrick Roberts is coming to the end of his 18-month loan with Celtic from Manchester City

Ian Crocker's prediction:
Rangers 1-2 Celtic

Key player: Leigh Griffiths

Not a bad back up for Dembele! You just know what he'll be thinking of.

Tavernier says Leigh Griffiths told him he did not think Celtic should have been given a penalty
Image: Leigh Griffiths wins a penalty against James Tavernier in the Scottish Cup semi-final on Sunday

Aberdeen v St Johnstone - Saturday 3pm kick-off

Andy Walker's prediction:
Aberdeen 1-1 St Johnstone

Key player: Liam Craig

Has enjoyed an excellent season with Tommy Wright's men, much more comfortable here than he was during his time at Hibs.

St Johnstone midfielder Liam Craig has served his suspension
Image: St Johnstone midfielder Liam Craig has scored six goals in all competitions from midfield this campaign

Ian Crocker's prediction:
Aberdeen 1-0 St Johnstone

Key player: Adam Rooney

Quick out of the blocks at Hampden and may make the difference here.

Adam Rooney scores the opener after just 13 seconds
Image: Adam Rooney scores the opener after just 13 seconds in Aberdeen's Scottish Cup semi-final victory over Hibernian

Hamilton Accies v Kilmarnock - Saturday 3pm kick-off

Andy Walker's prediction:
Hamilton Accies 1-1 Kilmarnock

Key player: Michael Devlin

Is the Accies central defender capable of staying in the Premiership and moving to a bigger club? He's been pretty consistent this season.

Michael Devlin leaps in celebration after his goal against Aberdeen
Image: Michael Devlin leaps in celebration after his goal against Aberdeen, one of his two this season

Ian Crocker's prediction:

Hamilton Accies 1-2 Kilmarnock

Key player: Greg Kiltie

A frustrating injury-hit campaign but there's something about this lad.

Greg Kiltie has only made eight appearances for Kilmarnock this season after a long spell out through injury.
Image: Greg Kiltie has only made eight appearances for Kilmarnock this season after a long spell out through injury

Hearts v Partick Thistle - Saturday 3pm kick-off

Andy Walker's prediction:
Hearts 2-1 Partick Thistle

Key player: Esmael Goncalves

The Hearts striker is capable of leading the line and playing with a swagger, more goals and he'd be an outstanding striker for Ian Cathro.

Esmael Goncalves shows his frustration as a chance goes begging
Image: Esmael Goncalves has scored five goals since joining Hearts in January

Ian Crocker's prediction:
Hearts 1-1 Partick Thistle

Key player: Kris Doolan

Crucial goals at crucial times and one heck of a shift guaranteed.

Partick's Kris Doolan celebrates after he scores his side's first goal and hits his 100 goal mark against Ross County
Image: Partick Thistle's Kris Doolan broke through the 100-goal mark for the club earlier this season

Motherwell v Dundee - Saturday 3pm kick-off

Andy Walker's prediction:
Motherwell 0-1 Dundee

Key player: Mark O`Hara

The most fascinating game of the afternoon for me! Just how will Neil McCann get on in his debut for a club that I know is close to his heart. I think they'll get a bounce from his input and enthusiasm.

Dundee's Mark O'Hara opens the scoring
Image: Mark O'Hara joined Dundee from Kilmarnock in the summer and has made 27 appearances this season, scoring four goals

Ian Crocker's prediction:
Motherwell 2-2 Dundee

Key player: Neil McCann!

New manager syndrome needs to kick in quick after seven straight losses.

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Dundee interim manager Neil McCann says he wants to put his own stamp on the side with just five games remaining

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