St Johnstone v Rangers (1230)

St Johnstone got their first league win at Hamilton last time and will take great confidence from that, since they certainly didn't deserve to be at the bottom of the league.

The Saints will create chances and I think they will score, but they have been guilty of leaving themselves open at the back.

Rangers go into the game buoyed by the Old Firm win, but they have a recent record of struggling in these early kick offs.

Having narrowed the gap on Celtic, they will be determined not to slip up again and I fancy them to score a few goals if they can avoid a sluggish start.  

Prediction: 1-3

SATURDAY

Bolton v Tottenham

Tottenham tend to bully teams lower in the table and can score goals from all sorts of different areas. But Bolton are on a good run themselves and this will be a big test of Spurs' away form.

I know there have not been many draws in the Premier League this season but I can see this one ending up all-square, which wouldn't be the worst outcome for either team.

Verdict: 1-1

Portsmouth v Everton (1245 BST)

Everton are in fantastic form. They have got three three wins from their last three games, scoring 11 goals with none conceded.

But I'm edging on the side of a draw here. After beating Carlisle in the Carling Cup, there will be a little bit more confidence about Portsmouth. They created chances against Aston Villa last week and were a little bit unlucky to lose.

Verdict: 1-1
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Falkirk v Kilmarnock

It was a poor result for Falkirk in the cup this week against a Celtic side who had rested many of their top players yet still won convincingly.

Eddie May's side are bottom of the league, but in spells during games they've actually played quite well and have caused some problems.

They're the 'nearly-men' of the season. They were unlucky against Hamilton to have a goal chopped off.

Kilmarnock have had an average start to the campaign and they too will be smarting after going out of the cup.

Jim Jefferies has been speaking about getting more consistency in the squad.

Kilmarnock v Rangers (1230)

Kilmarnock started with a bang, hammering Hamilton on the opening day, but they have laboured a bit since then and haven't picked up any more points.

I can't see that changing on Saturday since Kilmarnock's record against the Old Firm isn't great.

Kevin Kyle will be back leading the line and he is always a threat, so I fancy the home side to score.

Rangers will be on a high after a good Champions League result but they had to put in a real shift against Stuttgart.

Walter Smith only has a small squad to play with and tiredness could be a factor, although the visitors should have enough to win this one.

Prediction: 1-3

Burnley v Sunderland (1245)

Burnley have already recognised that winning at home is their best chance of survival. They've tried playing expansively away from home and it has cost them. But after home wins against Manchester United and Everton, they know they can do it against a team like Sunderland.

Steve Bruce has improved them and made them more difficult to beat, but I think a bit like Stoke last year, home support makes a difference.

Verdict: 2-1

Motherwell v Rangers (1215)

Motherwell have been a real breathe of fresh air so far, playing with great energy and enthusiasm.

The Fir Park youngsters have stepped up to the challenge really well and they will be fired up for a crack at Rangers.

Walter Smith's side have a 100% record and that's all you can ask for.

I'm looking forward to seeing new signing Jerome Rothen and he could be the answer wide on the left and bring a good balance to the team.

This will be a tough test for Rangers. But, if they play at their best, they should have too much for the home side.

Prediction: 1-2

Blackburn v Wolverhampton

Wolves have been a bit up and down this season but have shown a few good signs. Blackburn are big and strong, which is something Wolves will have to learn to cope with in this division.

You could argue that Wolves are the better footballing team, but I think Blackburn's size and athleticism and their set-pieces will prove to be the difference.

Verdict: 2-1

Aberdeen v Motherwell

This will be a big occasion for Mark McGhee, facing his old team. He will be so pleased that he got that confidence-boosting win at Hamilton last week because he wouldn't fancy playing against his old club looking for his first win.

But Hamilton aren't at their best, so perhaps we cannot read too much into that 3-0 win for the Dons.

Motherwell are flying at the moment. The young lads who have come into the team, like Ross Forbes, have given the team energy but they have enough experienced pros there to guide them.

I reckon the teams will share a load of goals.

Prediction: 2-2

Chelsea v Burnley (1245 KO)

I tipped Burnley to lose the first three league games, so Burnley fans will be laughing their socks off when I say that Chelsea will beat them.

I thought they would struggle against Manchester United, then I thought that effort alone wouldn't be enough against Everton - I got it spectacularly wrong.

I'll go for Chelsea who started the season excellently - everything you'd expect from potential champions.

Verdict: 2-0
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