Scottish Premiership Preview: Rangers vs Hibs & Celtic's Challenge

Scottish Premiership Weekend Preview

This weekend brings an exciting series of matches in the Scottish Premiership, with one game highlighted live on Sky Sports. Fans are eager for action as teams vie for valuable points to enhance their standings in the league.

Rangers vs. Hibernian: A Must-Win Match for Rangers

The spotlight will be on Rangers this Sunday as they face Hibernian at the iconic Ibrox Stadium. With a full-capacity crowd expected, this marks Rangers' first league game of the season on home soil. As they strive to close the gap on the league leaders, Celtic and Aberdeen, a win here is crucial.

Hibernian secured their first Premiership win last week; however, they will be challenged, having lost their last six encounters against Rangers. In fact, Hibs haven’t won against Rangers since February 2018, when they clinched a 2-1 victory under former manager Neil Lennon.

Celtic's Impressive Form Continues

Celtic has had a remarkable start to the season, winning all five of their matches without conceding any goals. Historically, they've achieved winning streaks of this nature, with their last flawless start dating back to the 1906-07 season—when they similarly maintained a clean sheet.

They are currently on a 14-game winning streak and face St Johnstone, who have yet to find success against Celtic in 30 attempts. St Johnstone remains in need of improvement, sitting 10th on the table and striving for a winning streak of their own.

Hearts as They Navigate Transition

With Steven Naismith stepping down, Hearts are on the lookout for their first Premiership victory. As B team coach Liam Fox takes charge, it’s crucial to break their poor run of results, which has them positioned at the bottom after six games.

They face Ross County, who, despite their recent struggles, have the opportunity to capitalize on Hearts' transitional phase. The Staggies have also been winless away in their last 19 outings, adding pressure to both teams.

Aberdeen Chasing Historic Win

Aberdeen, under the guidance of Jimmy Thelin, is having a dream start with five wins from five matches. They aim for their 12th consecutive win against Dundee. If they succeed, it would be a remarkable achievement, marking them as the first non-Old Firm club to start the league with such a streak since the 2015-16 season.

Dundee, however, has been resilient, avoiding losses in their last three meetings with Aberdeen, although they need to address their defensive struggles.

Kilmarnock's Search for Points

Kilmarnock is still seeking their first win this season, with Derek McInnes determined to turn things around. With their last winless start dating back to 2017-18, this match against Dundee United is critical for their season.

Despite their struggles, Kilmarnock retains a strong home record against newly-promoted teams, which they hope to leverage as they host Dundee United, who similarly look to secure an away victory.

Motherwell on a High

Motherwell enters their match against St Mirren buoyed by a dramatic cup victory. However, injury woes threaten to disrupt their momentum, particularly with defender Stephen O'Donnell out.

They currently sit close to St Mirren on the table and will look for key performances from stars like Toyosi Olusanya, who has impressed by scoring in three consecutive league matches.

Join the Action on Sky Sports

Catch all the excitement of the Scottish Premiership this weekend as teams clash for vital points. Don’t miss Rangers vs Hibernian live on Sky Sports, and follow the action with updates on the Sky Sports app and website.

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