Saturday's Scottish Premiership predictions including Ross County vs. Dundee United

Kilmarnock vs. Motherwell (Saturday, 3.00pm)

An out-of-form Kilmarnock host Motherwell on Saturday afternoon in a Scottish Premiership scrap on the fringes of the relegation zone.

Killie sit third-bottom after losing 2-0 to Hibernian last weekend while Motherwell pulled three points clear of their upcoming hosts with a victory against Hearts on Sunday.

We say: Kilmarnock 1-1 Motherwell

Kilmarnock's potentially season-saving home form may earn the hosts another precious point in their battle against the drop this weekend, halting Kettlewell's winning start to life in the Motherwell dugout without condemning him to a defeat on his permanent debut.

Ross County vs. Dundee Utd (Saturday, 3.00pm)

Ross County and Dundee United face off in Dingwall on Saturday afternoon in a crucial relegation battle between the Scottish Premiership's bottom two.

Malky Mackay's hosts currently sit 11th in the relegation playoff spot, one point above rock-bottom Dundee United, who have the benefit of a game in hand.

We say: Ross County 1-0 Dundee United

In this tussle between two desperate strugglers, Ross County may just edge out their poor visitors, piling even more pressure on Fox as Dundee United are threatened with their first relegation since 2016.

St Johnstone vs. St Mirren (Saturday, 3.00pm)

St Johnstone host St Mirren on Saturday afternoon in a meeting between two Scottish Premiership teams whose conduct on the pitch has not lived up to their saintly billing.

Both St Johnstone and St Mirren have collected a league-high 68 yellow cards, setting the scene for a spiky encounter in Perth this weekend.

We say: St Johnstone 2-1 St Mirren

St Johnstone have not treated their home fans to a victory since the World Cup but that drought could come to a merciful conclusion this weekend against an injury-riddled St Mirren side that rarely fare well on their travels.

Aberdeen vs. Livingston (Saturday, 3.00pm)

Aberdeen host Livingston on Saturday afternoon in a meeting between two teams wounded by heavy defeats against the Old Firm last weekend.

The Dons were thumped 4-0 away to league-leading Celtic last Saturday while Livingston shipped three unanswered goals at home to Rangers on the same day.

We say: Aberdeen 1-2 Livingston

The first goal on Saturday afternoon may prove to be decisive given these two clubs have earned a combined three points from losing positions all season.

Aberdeen may be buoyed by their home crowd and the plight of their chairman but we are backing Livingston to avenge the summer thrashing they suffered at Pittodrie with a less emphatic victory.