As the international break looms, teams in the Scottish Premiership are scrambling for vital points.
Celtic is on the brink of setting a new record, maintaining their unbeaten streak, while Rangers are gaining steam under their fresh leadership.
Motherwell, along with Ross County and Hibernian, are desperately trying to end their streaks without wins.
St Johnstone, however, is experiencing a resurgence, having secured four points from their recent two matches, eyeing an escape from the bottom of the table.
Let’s dive into some key highlights to watch.
Match to Watch – Celtic vs Aberdeen
Celtic, fresh from a challenging Champions League encounter with Atletico Madrid, are on the cusp of a significant domestic achievement.
Following their earlier clash with the Spanish team, the unbeaten leaders experienced a dip, culminating in a stalemate at Easter Road.
This time, they have an upper hand against Aberdeen, who have a dismal record of 33 losses in their last 35 league visits to Celtic Park, with only one win and one draw. Aberdeen’s recovery from their European matches has been notably shorter.
Aberdeen’s form has been shaky, especially following Thursday-Sunday schedules, with only five points gained from five matches post-European games.
Key players like Graeme Shinnie, Bojan Miovski, and Leighton Clarkson were used sparingly in their commendable 2-2 draw with PAOK, marking the end of their Europa Conference League journey.
Celtic, on the other hand, rested key players such as Callum McGregor and Kyogo during their loss to Atletico Madrid at the Metropolitan Stadium.
Celtic dominated Aberdeen last season and won 3-1 at Pittodrie earlier this season.
They are on a 49-game unbeaten streak at home in the league (42 wins, 7 draws), approaching their record of 53 games set under Martin O’Neil between 2001 and 2004, which was ironically broken by Aberdeen.
Key Player – Nicky Clark (St Johnstone)
Can Nicky Clark’s goal-scoring prowess save St Johnstone from relegation?
St Johnstone, with Clark’s recent form, could move up from the bottom with a win against Ross County. Clark has scored three goals in his last two games, matching the team’s total in the first nine matches.
However, Ross County, who have faced the most shots and shots on target this season, have a solid record in Perth, losing only once in their last seven visits.
Coach Spotlight – Stuart Kettlewell (Motherwell)
Motherwell, initially on par with Celtic, hasn’t won since defeating Hearts in early September. Their last eight games have yielded just two points, signaling a troubling trend.
Facing Hearts again, Kettlewell aims to channel the determination shown in their recent draw and avoid past defensive lapses.
With a strong home record against the Edinburgh team, Motherwell needs to reignite the drive that secured their previous win in the capital.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Scottish Premiership
What is the focus of the upcoming Scottish Premiership games?
The focus is on Celtic’s pursuit of a home record, St Johnstone’s recent improvement, and Motherwell’s efforts to reverse their downward trend.
Who are the teams to watch in the upcoming Scottish Premiership games?
Key teams to watch include Celtic, who are chasing a home milestone, Aberdeen, St Johnstone, Motherwell, Ross County, and Hibernian.
What is the significance of the Celtic vs Aberdeen game?
This game is significant as Celtic seeks to extend their unbeaten record at home and Aberdeen has a challenging record at Celtic Park, with 33 losses in their last 35 league visits.
Who is the player to watch in St Johnstone’s team?
Nicky Clark is the player to watch as he has been pivotal in St Johnstone’s recent matches, scoring three goals in his last two appearances.
What challenges is Motherwell facing in the Premiership?
Motherwell, having not won a game since early September, faces challenges in rediscovering their form and is currently drifting in the wrong direction in the league standings.
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5 comments
these premiership games are getting more exciting every week, can’t wait to see what happens next!
Graeme Shinnie and Miovski, what a duo for Aberdeen, but that record at Celtic Park, yikes
lol celtic is just unstoppable this season, aberdeen better watch out!!!
Motherwell needs to step up big time, getting a bit worried here :/
so good to see Nicky Clark back in form, he’s really turnin it around for st johnstone.