Scottish Premiership predictions - Week 21

- Four of Motherwell's last five Premiership home games have seen both teams score
- Kilmarnock have won four of their last six Premiership home games without conceding
- Six of St Johnstone's 14 defeats this season have been by a 2-1 scoreline

Rangers kept their faint Scottish Premiership title hopes alive with a dominant 3-0 win over rivals Celtic on Thursday, cutting the Bhoys lead at the top of the table to 11 points.

At the other end of the table, wins for Ross County and Hearts has plunged St Johnstone into real danger, they are now five points adrift at the bottom of the table.

The Gers could cut the gap to rivals Celtic to eight points briefly as they visit Hibs in Sunday's early kick-off before the Hoops take on St Mirren at 3pm. Third-placed Dundee United face strugglers Hearts in the best of the rest.

Joe Casey has correct-score picks for all six Scottish premiership matches.

Hibernian vs Rangers (Sunday, 12pm)

Hibs have only lost one of their last eight games and should be able to make life difficult for Rangers, who have struggled against lesser teams this season. The Light Blues have won the previous eight meetings between these two, however, and should edge this one.

Score prediction: Hibernian 1-2 Rangers

Motherwell vs Aberdeen (Sunday, 2.30pm)

After a red-hot start to the season, Aberdeen have lost five of their last six and are winless in their previous nine outings. They could manage a point on the road against Motherwell, who have also struggled with their consistency.

Score prediction: Motherwell 1-1 Aberdeen

Celtic vs St Mirren (Sunday, 3pm)

Celtic were miles off the high standards they have set themselves against Rangers on Thursday and will need to bounce back in style against St Mirren. Expect Brendan Rodgers to ring the changes and for his side to enjoy their return to Celtic Park with a fairly comfortable win. 

Score prediction: Celtic 3-1 St Mirren

St Johnstone vs Dundee (Sunday, 3pm)

St Johnstone have lost eight of their last 11 games and may fall to another defeat against Dundee, who can pick themselves back up after a disappointing loss to rivals Dundee United on Thursday.

Score prediction: St Johnstone 1-2 Dundee

Kilmarnock vs Ross County (Sunday, 3pm)

Kilmarnock are rock solid at home, losing just two of their 12 home matches in all competitions this season, and they should be able to shut out a Ross County team facing a quick turnaround from a draining away trip to Aberdeen.

Score prediction: Kilmarnock 1-0 Ross County

Dundee United vs Hearts (Sunday, 3pm)

Dundee United rallied to beat rivals Dundee last time out and have now lost just one of their previous ten league games, winning three on the spin. That level of form should be enough to squeeze past a Hearts team battling it out at the wrong end of the table. 

Score prediction: Dundee United 2-0 Hearts