Scotland Premiership teams are currently engaged in a fight to stay in the top flight and avoid relegation, with only nine matches left until season tagging will begin and all options still open to them.

Aberdeen are in contention for a top-six finish since Barry Robson took over from Jim Goodwin last month, thanks to Duk’s four goals since Robson arrived – this form will only strengthen them as they look to catch Hearts before season’s end.

Celtic

Celtic’s thrilling win against Kilmarnock took them one step closer to winning their fourth Scottish title since 2003, yet made an already difficult race for top six Premiership safety even more dramatic. At Kilmarnock they opened up an eight point advantage over rival clubs – however that advantage will likely be put to test when they travel to Livingston on Sunday for another crucial test matchup.

Before this weekend’s clash, our Scottish Football expert John McGinley paints the picture for what will surely be an intense title race in its final weeks and an intriguing subplot involving Australia that’s fuelling one of Scotland’s fiercest rivalries.

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Motherwell and St Johnstone appear to have secured safety, leaving Ross County, Kilmarnock and Dundee United to battle it out for survival – although none has experienced particularly favorable fixtures recently.

Rangers

As nine games remain before the split in the Scottish Premiership, competition for one of six top-six spots could become ever tighter – possibly offering European football qualification but at the least guaranteeing promotion to Division 2.

Celtic are currently the team to beat, although they’re far from dominating in recent league matches; having lost four out of their last six league matches while Rangers have gone eight without suffering defeat.

This weekend, Celtic will visit Livingston for a potentially epic encounter at West Lothian’s Easter Road in West Lothian. It has been over a year since Celtic last defeated Livingston in an Old Firm matchup and for Postecoglou to achieve victory at West Lothian, his Bhoys must find another gear if they hope of making history there.

Hearts

With the Scottish Premiership split into two divisions for its final five matchdays of 2021/22 season, plenty of important places are still up for grabs. Rangers are the clear favorites to clinch another title and remain in contention for qualification for UEFA Champions League qualification; Hearts’ chances to gain entry are much more uncertain while Rangers are expected to maintain their hold on their crown and their place within the top-six are under severe threat from Hearts.

Motherwell are currently three points clear of Dundee United for fourth spot while Ross County are making strides toward not entering the winter break at the bottom.

Hearts and Celtic’s lunchtime encounter at Parkhead was finally settled by Patrick Roberts’ two goals for Celtic. Roberts opened up scoring, before Gary Mackay-Steven equalised in 15 minutes. Roberts then added his second.

Dundee United

The Scottish Premiership race for one of six top-six spots has reached a crux, with seven sides still having a chance. And three teams at the bottom must fight hard against relegation to avoid elimination from competition.

Dundee United under Jim Goodwin have made a strong comeback into the race for survival thanks to a late victory against Hibs. Jamie McGrath scored a last minute penalty as United returned from bottom spot on the league table for the first time in 12 games – providing hope of survival and moving off of it for good.

Though United’s chances were improved thanks to a late turnaround, there remain serious doubts over their defensive stability. A similar issue has plagued them in previous seasons and must improve if they wish to avoid another relegation fight.

Motherwell

With one game left to go, three teams are competing for two remaining top-six positions; Motherwell appears the most assured with 41 points and needs just a win against Dundee United to secure them.

Walker sees losing at Tannadice as an unacceptable result and would find that especially depressing.

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Fir Park had made a poor start but Van Veen’s strike, following Max Johnston’s run behind Saints’ defence, gave them the lead and gave their home crowd something to cheer about.

McGhee acknowledged how his life has changed following their victory, which also moved them up to eighth position on the table.

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