Saturday's Scottish Premiership predictions including Aberdeen vs. Celtic

Aberdeen vs. Celtic (Saturday, 12.30pm)

Aberdeen will look to continue their positive start in the Scottish Premiership this Saturday, when they take on champions Celtic at Pittodrie Stadium.

Both sides have been out of action since last month, though have been put through their paces in friendly matches to maintain match fitness.

We say: Aberdeen 1-2 Celtic

In a match with significant permutations at the top end of the table, both sides will look to seize the initiative early on as they look to secure an important triumph.

On this occasion, Celtic will win the battle and get off to a perfect start in their first match since the break for the World Cup.

Hearts vs. Kilmarnock (Saturday, 3.00pm)

Hearts will look to get back to winning ways in the Scottish Premiership on Saturday when they host Kilmarnock at Tynecastle Stadium.

Both sides have been out of competitive action for over a month, enabling them to put some hard yards in on the training field ahead of the league resumption.

We say: Hearts 2-1 Kilmarnock

In a match that has significant consequences in the Scottish Premiership, both sides will look to get on the front foot early on in search of an important result.

On this occasion, Hearts will prevail and take a step in the right direction in their quest to qualify for European football.

Livingston vs. Dundee Utd (Saturday, 3.00pm)

Livingston will make their return to Scottish Premiership action on Saturday when they host Dundee United at the Tony Macaroni Arena.

Both sides have been out of competitive action for over a month, though have been involved in friendly matches over the World Cup break allowing their respective managers to assess their squads.

We say: Livingston 1-1 Dundee United

In a match that could impact both ends of the table, we expect a feisty affair that will be an entertaining spectacle for the neutral to watch.

Nevertheless, there will be no separating the sides on the day, leaving Livingston and Dundee United with a point apiece in their return to Scottish Premiership duty.

Motherwell vs. St Mirren (Saturday, 3.00pm)

The Scottish Premiership returns this weekend following its hiatus due to the World Cup, and Motherwell will be hoping to kickstart this period by moving away from the relegation zone.

The hosts are just two points above the bottom two, meanwhile St Mirren could climb up to fourth in the table with three points on Saturday.

We say: Motherwell 1-2 St Mirren

Motherwell's struggling home form will come up against a team that has found it difficult to secure three points on the road, which should lead to an interesting encounter.

However, it is St Mirren who have been the more impressive outfit this season, and that should see them earn the win.

Ross County vs. St Johnstone (Saturday, 3.00pm)

Ross County will look to move up the Scottish Premiership table on Saturday when they take on St Johnstone at the Global Energy Stadium.

Both sides will look to get back into the swing of things following the World Cup break, where their respective managers have had the chance for some time off to reflect ahead of the second period of the campaign.

We say: Ross County 1-1 St Johnstone

In a match with much at stake, we expect both sides to create plenty of opportunities as they search for an important victory to help them climb the table.

On this occasion, Ross County and St Johnstone will be inseparable, resulting in a point apiece for both teams.