The SFA cup returns this weekend for its fifth round as the competition begins to gather pace.
Holders Rangers booked their place in the CIS cup final in midweek and can move a step closer to what would be a historic treble with victory over St Mirren this afternoon, live on BBC from 12.30pm.
The light blues have reached the final of every domestic competition since Walter Smith returned to Ibrox, whilst in the SPL the champions have left their money woes on the touchline, losing only once this season.
The Buddies have been admirable again, sitting safely in the league whilst reaching the final of the CIS cup, but have lost to Rangers both home and away already and the holders are priced at 2/5 (Betfred) to be in the pot for the next round.
Rangers have won both halves of each of their last three outings and are 10//11 (Skybet) to do it again whilst it’s further bad news for the home side as Kenny Miller, Kris Boyd and Madjid Bougherra are all back in contention.
Punters seeking a well priced away win double should consider Aberdeen’s trip to Raith Rovers. The SPL side have failed to live up to their own pre-season hype but first division Raith are struggling for form and should be outplayed on their own patch at 4/5 (Skybet).
Despite Kilmarnock being hauled into a relegation battle this season, the Rugby Park outfit were simply outstanding when beating Celtic in midweek and bookmakers seem to have been overly generous when pricing Jimmy Calderwood’s men up at evens (Bet365) to beat Inverness Caledonian Thistle.
Caley are best known for their cup exploits and although the first division side have finally found some form, Kevin Kyle and co will be desperate to build on that win over Celtic and should be trusted to progress.
Craig Brown was awarded January’s manager of the month prize as his Motherwell side haven’t lost in the league this year.
The Steel men put three past Aberdeen during their last outing and considering visitors Hamilton find themselves at the foot of the table, the Well should be good enough to continue their form in this league encounter at the 5/6 on offer from Bet365, providing a well priced home win double.
