Ian Crocker and Andy Walker's Scottish Premiership weekend predictions
Friday 11 August 2017 23:27, UK
Sky Sports' commentary team of Ian Crocker and Andy Walker preview this weekend's Scottish Premiership action.
The duo have also picked out their key players to watch as the Scottish Premiership enters its second weekend of fixtures.
Celtic are in Maryhill on Friday night looking to build on their promising start against Hearts while Partick Thistle tasted defeat in their first league encounter at Easter Road. But they were not too shabby in midweek in Perth so should be in good heart for the Glasgow derby.
Elsewhere, Rangers and Hibernian meet at Ibrox for the first time since the infamous Scottish Cup final of 2016 and Ross County entertain Aberdeen, who could have new addition Stevie May in their ranks.
Managerless Hearts - with Jamie Walker back in the fold - are at Kilmarnock while Hamilton entertain Dundee and Motherwelll are away at St Johnstone.
Partick Thistle v Celtic - Friday 19.45
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Andy Walker's prediction:
Partick 1-4 Celtic
Key player: Callum McGregor
"With Stuart Armstrong undecided about his future, McGregor offers a goal scoring threat from midfield."
Ian Crocker's prediction:
Partick 1-2 Celtic
Key player: Leigh Griffiths (Celtic)
"Four goals in two games. Up and running and some. Ruthless and clinical."
SPFL Matters
Hamilton v Dundee - Saturday 15.00
Andy Walker's prediction:
Hamilton 1-2 Dundee
Key player: Marcus Haber (Dundee)
"If he continues the form he showed in Dundee derby, he'll be a huge player for Neil McCann's men."
Ian Crocker's prediction:
Hamilton 1-2 Dundee
Key player: Cammy Kerr (Dundee)
"I really enjoyed watching him last season. He's a really promising player."
Kilmarnock v Hearts - Saturday 15.00
Andy Walker's prediction:
Kilmarnock 1-3 Hearts
Key player: Kyle Lafferty (Hearts)
"Despite his stupidity with persistent fouling last weekend (at Celtic Park), he has a lot to offer."
Ian Crocker's prediction:
Kilmarnock 1-1 Hearts
Key player: Kyle Lafferty (Hearts)
"Too busy playing the bad guy at Celtic Park but will make a difference when he focuses on football."
Rangers v Hibernian - Saturday 15.00
Andy Walker's prediction:
Rangers 1-1 Hibernian
Key player: Bruno Alves (Rangers)
"At last, it looks as though Rangers have a dominant centre half."
Ian Crocker's prediction:
Rangers 2-1 Hibernian
Key player: Graham Dorrans (Rangers)
"A dream move. A dream debut. Not bad for starters and so much more to come from this Rangers fan."
Ross County v Aberdeen - Saturday 15.00
Andy Walker's prediction:
Ross Co 0-1 Aberdeen
Key player: Stevie May (Aberdeen)
"Should prove to be a successful signing for Aberdeen."
Ian Crocker's prediction:
Ross Co 0-1 Aberdeen
Key player: Ryan Christie (Aberdeen)
"Such a key figure in a new look attack and he might enjoy a return to the Highlands."
St Johnstone v Motherwell - Saturday 15.00
Andy Walker's prediction:
St Johnstone 2-2 Motherwell
Key player: Chris Cadden (Motherwell)
"If Motherwell can keep him for one more season, Cadden can develop into a fine player."
Ian Crocker's prediction:
St Johnstone 1-2 Motherwell
Key player: Craig Tanner (Motherwell)
"Impressive debut versus Rangers, he looks like he has something to offer, including set-piece deliveries."
