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This Premiership round-up brings together the key fixtures for Match Week 9 May 2026 to 15 May 2026, with a quick predictions table, prediction stats from the individual reviews and short match-by-match previews in one place.
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St. Mirren vs Kilmarnock
Kick-off: Sat 9 May 2026 15:00 BST
Prediction
St. Mirren vs Kilmarnock 1-1
Short form guide
St. Mirren’s recent league form has dipped sharply. Defeats to Dundee, Livingston and Celtic have followed a pair of encouraging wins over Aberdeen and Falkirk, leaving them with a mixed overall picture that now feels fragile after three successive losses.The most recent performances suggest a side struggling to turn possession and territory into enough goals. They have been competitive in spells, but the margins have gone against them, and the lack of a response in the last three matches will be a concern.Kilmarnock’s form has been more erratic, but not as bleak. A strong home win over Dundee United and a victory against Livingston bookend a draw with Dundee and defeats to Aberdeen and Hibernian, showing a team capable of sharp highs but also vulnerable away from home.That inconsistency makes them difficult to read, yet they arrive with a slightly more positive feel than St. Mirren. The contrast is not dramatic, but it is enough to suggest a contest between a side trying to arrest a downturn and another trying to build on a recent lift.
Team news
St. Mirren are without Ryan Mullen because of a hamstring injury, which leaves them with little room for change in the goalkeeping department. R. Sinclair is expected to continue, while the rest of the side should remain close to the recent selection that has been used in the last two league matches.Their likely shape again…
Key battle
The key area is likely to be the middle of the pitch, where St. Mirren’s compact midfield will try to stop Kilmarnock settling into rhythm. If the home side can force turnovers and feed their forwards early, they may be able to make the game more direct and uncomfortable for the visitors.Kilmarnock’s best route may…
Match angle
Preview, predictions, team news and predicted lineups for St. Mirren vs Kilmarnock in the Premiership.
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Dundee vs Livingston
Kick-off: Sat 9 May 2026 15:00 BST
Prediction
Dundee vs Livingston 1-1
Short form guide
Dundee’s recent league form has been uneven, but not without encouragement. The 1-0 win over St. Mirren showed they can still manage games effectively, yet the defeats to Dundee United, Celtic and Hearts underline how quickly control has slipped away in tougher fixtures.Livingston’s picture is similar, though their away win at St. Mirren stands out as a useful reference point. They have also shown resilience in draws with Aberdeen and Hearts, but the losses to Dundee United and Kilmarnock suggest they have struggled to turn competitive spells into sustained results.Taken together, the form points to two teams who are capable of staying in games but have not been able to string together enough clean, convincing performances. That makes the opening stages especially important, because neither side has recent evidence of being able to dominate for long periods.
Team news
There are no reported injuries for either side, which means both managers appear to have a full squad available for selection. That removes one of the usual excuses for disruption and leaves the focus on tactical choice and recent form.Dundee’s most likely shape is the 4-2-3-1 they used against St. Mirren, with Jon McCracken behind…
Key battle
The key battle is likely to come in the spaces either side of Livingston’s wing-backs. If Dundee can move the ball quickly into those channels, they may force Livingston’s back three to defend wider than they would like and create openings for Simon Murray.At the other end, Livingston’s front three will test Dundee’s defensive organisation,…
Match angle
Preview, predictions, team news and predicted lineups for Dundee vs Livingston in the Premiership.
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Aberdeen vs Dundee United
Kick-off: Sat 9 May 2026 15:00 BST
Prediction
Aberdeen vs Dundee United 2-1
Short form guide
Aberdeen’s recent league form has been mixed but encouraging in the right places. A 2-2 draw at Livingston followed a 1-0 home win over Kilmarnock and a 2-0 home victory against Hibernian, suggesting they have found more control on their own pitch.That home improvement matters because their away results have been less convincing, with defeats to St. Mirren and Rangers exposing the gap between their stronger and weaker performances. The challenge now is to carry the discipline and compactness of those home displays into a fixture that has often been tight.Dundee United’s recent results point to a side capable of both frustration and flair. They were beaten 3-0 at Kilmarnock, but responded with a 3-0 win over Dundee and a 3-2 success against Livingston, showing they can recover quickly and create chances in volume.Their away form, though, remains the concern. Losses at Kilmarnock and Rangers sit alongside a strong home win over Celtic, which underlines a team with real quality but a less settled balance when forced to play on the road.
Team news
Aberdeen are expected to stay close to the 3-4-1-2 shape they have used in recent matches, with Dimitar Mitov behind a back three of Gavin Molloy, Jack Milne and Liam Morrison. Afeez Aremu, Alexander Jensen, Dennis Geiger and Mitchel Frame are likely to provide the midfield base, with Kevin Nisbet, Stuart Armstrong and Toyosi Olusanya…
Key battle
The key area is likely to be the space behind Aberdeen’s midfield line, where Dundee United will try to break quickly and force the hosts into retreat. Aberdeen’s best route is to keep the game measured, deny transitions and make United build attacks against a set defence.Set pieces and second balls may also matter in…
Match angle
Preview, predictions, team news and predicted lineups for Aberdeen vs Dundee United in the Premiership.
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Falkirk vs Hibernian
Kick-off: Sat 9 May 2026 15:00 BST
Prediction
Falkirk vs Hibernian 1-1
Short form guide
Falkirk’s recent league form has been uneven but lively. They have beaten Motherwell twice in different settings, but have also been exposed in defeats to Celtic, Rangers and St. Mirren, with the 3-6 loss to Rangers standing out as a reminder of how open their games can become.That pattern suggests a side willing to play with ambition, even if it leaves them vulnerable when the match turns chaotic. At home, they have shown enough attacking threat to ask questions, but they have also struggled to keep control for long spells.Hibernian’s form is more concerning in the short term. Defeats to Celtic, Hearts and Aberdeen have followed a solid win over Kilmarnock and a goalless draw at Motherwell, leaving them short of momentum and short of goals in the tougher fixtures.The contrast is clear: Hibernian have looked more structured in some matches, but they have not been able to sustain that level against stronger opposition. Their recent results point to a team searching for fluency and a more reliable attacking rhythm.
Team news
Falkirk have no reported injuries, which gives them a clean bill of health heading into the match. That continuity should help them keep faith with the same core that has been used in recent league fixtures, including Nicky Hogarth, Connor Allan, Filip Lissah, Leon McCann, Lewis Neilson, Ben Broggio, Brad Spencer, Calvin Miller, Dylan Tait,…
Key battle
The key area will be the space behind Falkirk’s midfield two and in front of their back four. If Hibernian can move the ball quickly into those pockets, they may be able to create the kind of openings that have hurt Falkirk in their heavier defeats.Falkirk’s best route is likely to be direct transitions and…
Match angle
Preview, predictions, team news and predicted lineups for Falkirk vs Hibernian in the Premiership.
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Motherwell vs Hearts
Kick-off: Sat 9 May 2026 20:00 BST
Prediction
Motherwell vs Hearts 1-1
Short form guide
Motherwell’s recent league form has been uneven, with a narrow defeat at Falkirk following a notable 3-2 win away to Rangers. That result showed they can still produce a sharp attacking display, but it has not been backed up consistently.The defeats to Hearts and Falkirk, along with the home loss to Falkirk, have left their overall picture looking fragile, even if the goalless draw with Hibernian offered some defensive stability. They have had moments, but not enough sustained control.Hearts arrive with a much cleaner run of results. Wins over Rangers, Hibernian, Motherwell and Dundee, plus a draw at Livingston, point to a side that is finding ways to manage games and finish them strongly.Their 3-1 victory over Motherwell earlier this month is especially relevant, because it was not just a result but a clear sign of the gap in rhythm between the two teams. Hearts have looked more settled, more efficient and more difficult to unsettle.
Team news
Motherwell have no reported injuries, which gives them a clean bill of health heading into a game where continuity may matter. Their expected XI suggests they are likely to stick with the same 4-2-3-1 shape seen in recent matches.That means Calum Ward should continue in goal behind Paul McGinn, Stephen O’Donnell, Stephen Welsh and Tom…
Key battle
The key area may be whether Motherwell can stop Hearts from turning possession into pressure in the final third. Hearts have been more efficient in recent weeks, and their shape has allowed them to support attacks with numbers without losing too much control behind the ball.Motherwell will need to be compact through the middle and…
Match angle
Preview, predictions, team news and predicted lineups for Motherwell vs Hearts in the Premiership.
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Celtic vs Rangers
Kick-off: Sun 10 May 2026 12:00 BST
Prediction
Celtic vs Rangers 1-1