Before the round - trends on Scotland Premiership (01-02/02/2022)

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Rangers FC and Celtic FC are moving further away from the other teams in top 4 in the race for the league title. The reigning champions are already 14 points above 3rd place Hearts FC, while The Celts are just 2 points behind the first spot, as we approach the final stages of the season.

Dundee FC - Dundee United

Struggling Dundee FC welcome a tough opponent in the face of Dundee United this Tuesday at their Dens Park.

The home side have achieved just 4 wins this term and due to that fact are situated just 2 points above the bottom spot. Their city rivals aren’t showing much better results recently so expect a thrilling Dundee derby.

• Dundee FC have managed just 1 win in their last 8 league games.
• Dundee United's latest record consists of 3 straight away losses in the Premiership.
• On average, Dundee FC have scored 0.82 goals in their last matches in the Premiership.
• Dundee United have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 4 away games in Premiership.
• Prediction: Under 2.5 goals @ 1.67

Hibernian FC - Hearts FC

Hearts FC will be aiming to shorten the gap towards top 2 this week when they visit Hibernian FC.

In yet another derby this round, two teams from Edinburgh clash, as both of them are showing quite good results lately. Hearts FC should have the upper hand, however, this by no means will be an easy fixture for Robbie Neilson’s side.

• Hibernian FC have won just 2 of their previous 6 home encounters in the Premiership.
• Hearts FC have won 3 of their last 6 matches against Hibernian FC in all leagues.
• Hibernian FC have scored 7 goals in their 6 most recent fixtures in all leagues (1.17 on average).
• Hearts FC have been defeated just 2 times in their last 6 games in the Premiership.
• Prediction: Under 2.5 goals @ 2.20

Livingston FC - St Johnstone

Livingston FC host bottom-placed St Johnstone at their Tony Macaroni Arena this Tuesday.

The Lions will be eager to escape the relegation group and have a great chance to break into top 6, as they are just 2 points below Aberdeen FC. The away side occupy the last spot in the standings and haven’t registered a single win in their previous 6 encounters in all competitions.

• There have been under 2.5 goals in Livingston FC's last 4 home Premiership games.
• St Johnstone have not been able to score a goal in their 4 most recent away matches in Premiership.
• On average, Livingston FC have been scoring 0.90 goals in their most recent home matches in Premiership.
• St Johnstone have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 10 away games in Premiership.
• Prediction: Under 2.5 goals @ 1.44

Celtic FC - Rangers FC

The most anticipated encounter will be held this Wednesday when Celtic FC welcome Rangers FC at their Celtic Park.

The two main contenders for the league title this term face each other in a fierce clash for the first spot. Celtic FC will be eager to leapfrog the reigning champions, but that won’t be an easy task given Rangers FC’s splendid series of results.

• Celtic FC haven't lost any of their last 17 home matches in the Premiership.
• Rangers FC are undefeated in their last 21 Premiership games in a row.
• In all of their 17 most recent home games in the Premiership, Celtic FC have not suffered a loss at half time.
• Rangers FC have been prolific in their 21 most recent clashes in Premiership, scoring 1+ goals in all of them.
• Prediction: Celtic FC @ 2.15