A win for Mark McGhee’s men will see them jump off the bottom of the table with rivals St Johnstone replacing them, while three points for the Buddies will move them onto 36 points alongside Motherwell, Dundee United and Ross County, one point behind Hibs and Livingston.
Following the fixture there will be just eight games left in the top-flight. This weekend’s sees the league take a break for the Scottish Cup quarter-finals before returning for the final three games before the split.
The league is split into four sections making it a fascinating watch between now and the last day of the season.
Three points separate Celtic and Rangers at the top of the table. Then there is the aforementioned middle of the league. Teams have been swapping fourth-place which will bring European football as well as trading their standing in the top six.
Out of those teams, Aberdeen are the team who may look at the table with most difficulty considering they are four points off sixth with three games remaining.
St Johnstone and Dundee are duking it out at the bottom, while Hearts are all alone in third. Twenty points behind Rangers but 13 ahead of rivals Hibs.
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5. Brown in line for shock Celtic return
Scott Brown could be in line for a return to Celtic. The former club captain cancelled his contract with Aberdeen and is weighing up his playing and coaching future. There could be an option at his former club where he won more than 20 trophies with Celtic looking to recruit a Under-18s coach to work alongside Stuart McLaren. (Scottish Sun) Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
6. Goodwin's Aberdeen plans
Jim Goodwin is aiming to get his Aberdeen side fitter and sharper over the next week or so with no game until March 19 when they host Hibs in the battle for a place in the top six and Europe. Goodwin is yet to win a game since taking over from Stephen Glass. He said: “Now with the break we can work with them on the grass to get them a little bit sharper and fitter if possible. It also means I can get that tactical stuff through to them as well with no pressure of a game at the end of it.” (Daily Record) Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group
7. Scotland v Ukraine update
The Scottish FA have issued their support of FIFA’s decision to postpone the World Cup play-off with Ukraine. Scotland will now look to arrange a friendly for the March date then play the losers of the Wales v Austria play-off tie. The SFA confirmed tickets purchased for the Ukraine fixture will remain valid for the June date. (Various) Photo: Ross MacDonald - SNS Group
8. Postecoglou on days off
Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou has told his players there won’t be days off despite the club not having a midweek game, the first time since the team returned from the winter break. He said: “I will freshen up a few and I’ll also get the chance to put some real good physical work into others who need it.” (The Scotsman) Photo: Ross MacDonald - SNS Group