Rangers v Hearts
Last 8 games: Ran - 5-2-1 WWWDLWDW ::: Hea - 5-1-2 WLWDWWLW
Last 5 Homes/Aways: 3-2-0 (F 13,A 2) ::: 3-0-2 (F 9, A 6)
Last 6 h2h: H 0-1 R,
R 2-0 H,
R 2-0 H, H 1-1 R,
R 1-0 H, H 1-0 R
Team news :
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...em/6300641.stm
Rangers with a good run of form in the last 8 games and unbeaten in the last 5 at home, whilst scoring 5 in the last game against Dundee Utd gives them a healthy for/ag. ratio. Ehiogu and Weir look set to try and continue the good defence at home, conceding only 2 goals in the last 5.
Hearts also in good form over the last 8, whilst seemingly only able to win or lose away from home. They do however have a decent scoring record on the road and could cause problems for a new Rangers defensive pairing. Craig Gordon is expected back in the team, which will also be a welcome boost.
The good form of both teams suggests goals in this game, however, the h2h stats show that all 6 games have been Unders, and personally speaking, Hearts don't appear to come at Rangers as much as they should at Ibrox, hence previous tight games. The stats in bold also makes a wager on the 1-0 and 2-0 scorelines for Rangers look healthy, with both around 7.00s.
Prediction: Tight game but with a Rangers win
Bets: Under 2.5 @ 1.91
Consider: 1-0, 2-0 Rangers looking at recent games. Both 7.00s
Hibs v Motherwell
Last 8 games: Hib - 3-1-4 LWDWLWLL ::: M'well - 4-1-3 LDWWLLWW
Last 5 Homes/Aways: 3-2-0 (F 11,A 4) ::: 1-1-3 (F 8, A 13)
Last 6 h2h: M 1-6 H,
H 3-1 M, M 2-2 H,
H 2-1 M, M 1-3 H, M 2-2 H
Team news :
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...em/6300635.stm
Hibs with a so-so record over the last 8, but still a formidable force at home with a 3-2-0 record in the last 5 and a very good goals record, with nearly 3 scored for every 1 conceded. A good run of results for Hibs over Well sees them 4-2-0 at both stadia and 2-0-0 at Easter Road.
Motherwell go the opposite way with decent looking last 8 form, but a 1-1-3 record on the road. Scoring more than a goal a game away is a a v.good record but they undo their good work by having a woeful time trying to keep them out at the other end.
Always guaranteed goals in the Hibs-M'well games, with all 6 games pretty much crashing through the 2.5 goals barrier, so Overs @ 1.82 may be a good bet. Hibs to continue their good home results looks most likey as well.
Predictions: Hibs win @ 1.66, by a couple of goals probably.
Bets: Overs @ 1.82
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St Mirren v Aberdeen
Last 8 games: StM - 1-4-3 LLDWLDDD ::: Aber - 3-2-3 DDLWLWWL
Last 5 Homes/Aways: 1-3-1 (F 5,A 6) ::: 3-1-1 (F 9, A 5)
Last 6 h2h: A 1-0 St,
St 1-1 A
Team news:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...em/6300643.stm
St Mirren still looking to improve their win column stats and the 2 h2h games show why they are currently 1-3-1 at home, not making it easy for teams to visit yet not being able to score the goals they need to beat the opposition, hence the 5/6 for/ag. at Love Street.
Aberdeen now starting to score more goals away from home these days, whereas before the for/ag. would be something akin to 4/4, so definitely a good chance of getting 3 points tomorrow. With Russell Anderson back it will also increase their chances of the win.
Prediction: Aberdeen win @ 2.50. St Mirren may sneak a draw if Aberdeen get complacent.
Bets: Aberdeen win as above.
Consider: Unders @ 1.80
Falkirk v Killie
Last 8 games: Fal - 4-0-4 LWWWLLWL ::: Kil - 2-2-4 WLLDLLWD
Last 5 Homes/Aways: 4-1-0 (F 8,A 3) ::: 1-2-2 (F 3, A 5)
Last 6 h2h: K 2-1 F,
F 1-2 K, K 2-1 F,
F 1-2 K, K 1-1 F, K 1-0 F
Team news :
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...em/6300633.stm
Pretty up and down form for Falkirk, but over the piece, seemingly reliable at home with a 4-1-0 and 8/3 for/ag. record. Darren Barr free to play in the game after his shocking red card from last game being rescinded.
Kilmarnock going through a little rough patch in terms of form, especially in the away goal scoring department, but they have beaten Falkirk 2-1 twice in the last 2 games in Falkirk and will be looking to continue that form. Suffering from a few injuries, but the additions of Sylla and Quinn should strengthen them.
Hard one to pick. Falkirk with good home form, Killie with average away form, but have left with the 3 points on the previous 2 visits to Falkirk. Falkirk should win on recent form, but it definitely seems to close to be overly confident.
Predictions: If pushed, I'd say draw, but definitely could go all 3 ways
Bets: NO BET
Consider: Last 4 games all Overs, maybe look at Overs @ 1.80+.
Kilmarnock AH +0.5 @ 1.96 looks good value.
Dundee Utd v Dunfermline
Last 8 games: Dun U - 3-1-4 LLLWDLWW ::: Dunf - 0-2-6 LLLLLDDL
Last 5 Homes/Aways: 3-0-2 (F 8,A 8) ::: 0-1-4 (F 1, A 6)
Last 6 h2h: Df 2-1 Du,
Du 0-0 Df,
Du 0-1 Df, Df 1-1 Du,
Du 2-1 Df, Df 2-1 Du
Team news:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...em/6300631.stm
Average last 8 form but United still maintaining their decent home form. Dunfermline have caused them problems in the last few games, with Utd being 1-1-1 in the last 3 league games at Tannadice, and not forgetting the last gasp goal in the cup game for Utd. Influential midfielder Robson is suspended for the game tomorrow.
Dunfermline starting to slowly get some of their 10+ injured players back to the team and look to start improving on the above stats. Burchill (F) coming back in may help to up the away scoring record from its pitiful 1/6 for/ag.
Another pretty tough game considering recent close games between the 2, including in the cup. Robson being out is definitely a factor against United and after a good showing against Rangers last week, Dunfermline may cause them more problems than expected.
Prediction: If pushed, I'd say a draw with Robson out and Dunfermline getting players back.
Bets: NO BET
Consider:
Dunf. +0.5/+1 @ 1.90 could be decent value if they play as well as in the Scottish Cup game earlier in the month.
ICT v Celtic (Sunday)
Last 8 games: ICT - 3-2-3 WDWLWDLL ::: Cel - 5-3-0 WWWDDWDW
Last 5 Homes/Aways: 3-0-2 (F 10,A 7) ::: 4-1-0 (F 11, A 3)
Last 6 h2h: C 3-0 I,
I 1-1 C, C 2-1,
I 1-1 C, C 2-1 I,
I 0-2 C
Team news:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...em/6300645.stm
ICT with average last 8 form but coming off of a wonderful 3-0 home victory over Hibs last weekend, which will surely give them confidence going into Sundays game. Able to score 2 goals per game at home just now, but a goals against of more than a goal a game will worry them ahead of the Champions visit.
Celtic undefeated in at least the last 8 games, and a great record on the road, should see them win this game, but it wont be easy for them, with 4 of the last 6 games between the teams ending with a 1 goal deficit.
Celtic should win on Sunday, providing they are willing to battle hard for it. Interestingly, the last 2 games at ICT have ended in a 1-1 draw, so it should never be discounted that Inverness could sneak something from this game.
Predictions: Celtic win @ 1.44.
Bets: NO BET (as yet)
Consider: ICT AH +1 @ 2.00, based on 4/6 ending in 1 goal deficit.
Scottish Premier League 27-28th Jan
Just got loads on but i'll put the Celtic game up. Lets see how the scores went i never even looked at the SPL this week due to ..well i dunno..GIF "Thumb(1)")
