Glentoran v Linfield (Friday, 19:45 GMT, live on BBC iPlayer & BBC Sport NI website & app)
We know it’s always a tight game between the ‘Big Two’. There’s never an inch given by either team really. We go out to win every game and given how difficult this is, we want to rectify the result earlier in the season [Glentoran won 3-1 when the sides met at Windsor Park in October].
Prediction: N/A (We’ll let him off this one!)
Ballymena United v Larne (Saturday, 15:00 GMT, coverage on Sportsound on BBC Sounds and BBC Radio Ulster)
There’s a feelgood factor about Ballymena at the moment, and with the signing of Patrick McEleney announced, Jim Ervin will look to build on a good result from last week.
Prediction: 1-1
Carrick Rangers v Dungannon Swifts (Saturday, 15:00 GMT, coverage on Sportsound)
Taylors Avenue is one of the most difficult places to go in the league, and with Stephen Baxter coming in and turning them right around, Carrick seem to have found their feet. Dungannon are certainly worthy of their league place but the conditions and pitch might suit Carrick’s experienced players on the day.
Prediction: 2-1
Cliftonville v Loughgall (Saturday, 15:00 GMT, coverage on Sportsound)
Jim Magilton’s team have been very good at home this season, backed by Joe Gormley in free-scoring form. You’ve got to wonder when the tide might turn for Loughgall. This is the last place they want to be going.
Prediction: 3-0
Portadown v Glenavon (Saturday, 15:00 GMT, coverage on Sportsound)
Paddy McLaughlin hasn’t had enough time with players on the pitch to have an overall turnaround at Glenavon. With it being a derby, just like ours on the Friday, it’s very hard to call.
Prediction: 2-2
Coleraine v Crusaders (Sunday, 12:30 GMT, live text commentary and report on the BBC Sport website)
Fair to say both sides have struggled for consistency in the league. Both teams would be happy with a draw.
Prediction: 1-1
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