Scottish football fans will look forward to an exciting showcase of matches, come early January. High stakes matchups between many of the league’s best teams will make for an exciting season! Notably, Celtic will face off against Rangers in a highly anticipated match on Saturday, January 3, at 12:30 PM. Opening day will feature other important matches. Observe as Livingston faces off against Celtic and Dundee United meets Dundee, both beginning at three PM.
Today’s dynamic card of captivating football action is poised to provide that and much more! Celtic have fought hard all season long to be at the top of the league table. Their upcoming clash with Rangers will be the most-watched fixture by far though, considering the violent history of the Old Firm derby. Local fans can’t wait to see if Celtic will continue their domination. They’ve already proven that assertiveness this season, with a 4-0 home thumping of Dundee.
Upcoming Matches and Key Dates
Besides the Old Firm clash between Celtic and Rangers, a number of other high-profile match-ups are set for January. In the meantime, on Tuesday, January 6, the Rangers will host Aberdeen at 8 PM. On the pitch, this captivating matchup will prove crucial for both clubs and their respective league standings. The following week, on Sunday, January 11, Dundee will take on Hearts at 2 PM, while Aberdeen faces Rangers at 4:30 PM.
These games are just as important for what they’ll do to set the tone for the rest of the year, in addition to their specific results. As of December 13, Aberdeen was sitting atop the league table. Completing this year’s milestone has created an exciting and competitive environment going into the beginning of the new year! The results from these matches could significantly impact their positions as the race for the title intensifies.
Recent Form and Rivalries
Hearts will be another team to watch over as they set up to welcome Rangers to Tynecastle Park on the 21st December. Hearts will be keen to harness the momentum provided by their fine start to this campaign. They even took most recently took down Dundee 4-0 in a dazzling performance! This win strengthens their momentum into an important stretch where all points will be extremely valuable.
Then, marked your calendars Hearts fans, for what promises to be a very exciting match on 1/11! Watch the team live on Sky Sports as they take on Dundee. This level of exposure not only represents the ever-increasing popularity of Scottish football, but the competitiveness of its fixtures. Fans are guaranteed to see some nail-biting rivalries and high-stakes matchups that will have a profound effect on what the rest of the season looks like.
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