Celtic are the only side with a 100% winning record after their first three matches
St Mirren the only other undefeated side, following two wins and a draw
Kilmarnock the only team to lose their opening three games of the Premiership campaign
Celtic might have missed out on Champions League football in dramatic fashion, but the Hoops have begun their Scottish Premiership title defence with a flawless start.
Winning all of their opening three games, the Bhoys have an early lead in the standings, while second-placed St Mirren have been the surprise package in the early stages of the season.
Matchweek 5 provides some intriguing encounters, none more so than Thursday's Edinburgh derby between arch-rivals Hibernian and Hearts at Easter Road.
Celtic vs Aberdeen – Wednesday September 2 (7.45pm)
Celtic have enjoyed a strong start, but they were made to work for their victories over Dundee and Falkirk, winning by single-goal margins.
The Hoops won 3-1 and 2-1 in their last two meetings with Aberdeen and the Hoops might well edge out the Dons at Parkhead on Wednesday night.
Score prediction: Celtic 2-1 Aberdeen (13/2 with LiveScore Bet)
Dundee vs St Johnstone – Wednesday September 2 (7.45pm)
Two inconsistent sides go head-to-head at Dens Park on Wednesday, as Dundee host St Johnstone.
Two of the last four meetings between these sides at this ground have ended in a 1-1 draw and another stalemate might well be on the cards here.
Score prediction: Dundee 1-1 St Johnstone (9/2 with LiveScore Bet)
Kilmarnock vs St Mirren – Wednesday September 2 (7.45pm)
St Mirren have hit the ground running this season and the Paisley outfit will be full of confidence when they head to Rugby Park to face a Kilmarnock side who are yet to pick up a point this term.
Killie have a good record in this fixture but, having lost their last two home games in the Premiership, the East Ayrshire side might have to wait a little longer for their first points of the campaign.
Score prediction: Kilmarnock 0-1 St Mirren (13/2 with LiveScore Bet)
Motherwell vs Dundee United – Wednesday September 2 (7.45pm)
Motherwell will look to land their second home win of the Premiership season when they host Dundee United at Fir Park.
'Well have won all of their last five home games against the Terrors and the hosts can pick up another three points on Wednesday night.
Score prediction: Motherwell 2-0 Dundee United (7/1 with LiveScore Bet)
Falkirk vs Rangers – Wednesday September 2 (8pm)
While Rangers are yet to hit top gear in this early stage of the season, they will head to Falkirk with fond memories of their recent encounters with the Bairns.
Winning their last two meetings with Falkirk 6-3 and 5-2, both at Falkirk Stadium, expect the Light Blues to show their true colours this week.
Score prediction: Falkirk 1-4 Rangers (12/1 with LiveScore Bet)
Hibernian vs Hearts – Thursday September 3 (7.45pm)
Expect another feisty encounter in the capital on Thursday night as Hearts make the short trip to Leith to take on Hibernian at Easter Road.
Unbeaten in their last six games in all competitions, and having won their last two meetings with Hibs, the maroon side of Edinburgh might well be talking about the result at work on the Friday morning.
Score prediction: Hibernian 1-2 Hearts (7/1 with LiveScore Bet)
