Scottish football predictions: betting preview and free football tips

When to bet/where to watch

Aberdeen v Motherwell
7.45pm Wednesday

Hibs v Hearts
Sky Sports Main Event and Football,  7.45pm Wednesday

Best bets

Lawrence Shankland to score at any time
2pts 7-4 bet365, BoyleSports

Aberdeen to win and both teams to score
1pt 27-10 Betfair, Hills

Scottish football predictions

Hibs have won only one of the last 12 Edinburgh derby matches and they face an in-form Hearts side who have been victorious in six of their last eight league games.

The Jam Tarts are up to third in the table after their strong recent run but the Hibees would cut the gap between them and their rivals to two points with a win in a congested Scottish Premiership table.

Key to Hearts’ efforts this season has been the red-hot form of striker Lawrence Shankland, who has scored 15 times in 25 games.

The Scotland forward has four goals in his last three matches and looks value to get on the scoresheet again in this derby.

Aberdeen have won just five league games this season but have been victorious twice in a row and can make it three on the spin when they face Motherwell.

The Well have not won any of their last 15 games and have the worst defensive record in the division.

Both teams have scored in seven of the last 11 league games Stuart Kettlewell’s side have contested and they went into this week’s games as the top scorers in the bottom half.

The Well are fancied to get on the scoresheet but their defensive frailties mean Aberdeen are taken to win.

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