Kilmarnock vs. Celtic

35 points or more on card index, 10-yellow, 25-red.

This looks like a real battle at rugby park and im expecting things to be very physical in midfield . Killie are always well fired up for the visit of the old firm and after a good start to the new season, and Celtic gifting goals at the back, Jeffries will fancy his sides chance.

Celtic were really disappointing in the CL in midweek and the pressure is mounting on Strachan. I think they took a real gamble by not really spending big in the summer as they believed they had the better squad than Rangers but it didnt look like it when the sides met at Celtic park a fortnight ago.

Rangers kicking off an hour earlier adds a little more pressure as you would expect them to take care of Motherwell who played a very tough uefa cup game on Thurday. A 4pm kick off should also add to the atmosphere at rugby park.

I like the choice of ref here, Mike McCurry. He has taken pelters from Celtic fans, they think he has it in for them because he booked 9 celtic players in the old firm game, but every one was correct and he actually had a very good game. Booking 9 players from one side in an old firm game shows the man has bottle and for me hes one of our best refs along with Dougal. If it gets naughty, and i believe it will, he will deal with it.

Killie are a very well organised side, every one of Jefferies sides give you everything they have. They wont be standing back admiring celtics flair players, no way, they will be firing right into tackles and trying to knock Celtic out of their stride. I dont see the Killie manager having a problem with his boys picking up some cards if it means putting McGeady and co off their game.

Celtic also have so many players who like to get stuck in. You need that in scottish football and that is why they beat Rangers to the title. In midfield Hartley, Robson and Brown can all mix it but more importantly the 2 centre backs are always falling foul of the officials. McManus is particular flys into some crazy tackles and the Celtic captain is not the fans favourite at the moment. He can expect a very tough game this weekend as the lad Simmonds who Killie brought in during the summer is a real handful and will scrap for every ball.

Dont be surprised if McGeady picks up another yellow for dissent, he gets very frustrated when things dont go his way and obviously believes refs should be doing more to protect him.

Killie v Celtic 35 points or more on the card index at 2.50 with pp.

If there is a red there must be 1 yellow as well.

No red then there must be 4 yellows

Pick:35 points or more on bookings
Odds: 2.5 @ Paddy Power - [20 GBP free bet]
Stake:8/10