Kilmarnock v Falkirk (Sat)
Winner takes all! After their midweek win at Pittodrie, Kilmarnock need only to avoid losing to Falkirk to stay in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League while a Falkirk win would see them stay up at Kilmarnock's expense. A tense afternoon is inevitable but that's nothing new â this is their fifth meeting of the season and there hasn't been more than a goal between the sides in any of those games. Kilmarnock have won both meetings this year â in the league and Cup â by one goal to nil.
St Johnstone v Hamilton (Sat)
Things are even between the pair this season with a win each and a draw at McDairmid Park in November. Accies haven't won in the league in Perth in seven visits but have lost only one game in 12. Saints will be without midfielder Murray Davidson after he was injured in the midweek draw at Falkirk.
St Mirren v Aberdeen (Sat)
Aberdeen's season is limping to a miserable conclusion â their midweek defeat by Kilmarnock took their recent run to two wins in 19 games. Saints' win against the Dons in January was their first home victory over Aberdeen in six attempts.
Dundee United v Hibernian (Sun)
United are unbeaten in six games against John Hughes' side, including a comprehensive 4-2 win at Easter Road in March. A United win would guarantee Motherwell a fourth-place finish this season but Hibs would finish fourth if they won and Motherwell lost or drew at Ibrox. Hibs' Sol Bamba is back after suspension for Hibs but Morgaro Gomis is banned for United.
Hearts v Celtic (Sun)
Two wins apiece in the four meetings this season, with Michael Stewart scoring from penalties in both Hearts victories. Two of Celtic's Glenn Loovens' three goals this season have come against the Edinburgh side. After their midweek win in the Old Firm game, Neil Lennon's side will be aiming to make it eight SPL wins in a row. Hearts welcome Laryea Kingston and David Obua back after suspension but Landry N'Guemo is suspended for Celtic.
Rangers v Motherwell (Sun)
Champions Rangers will be without midfielder Lee McCulloch after his Old Firm red card and 'keeper Allan McGregor is doubtful after his early injury in that defeat, but defender Sasa Papac is available again after his suspension. Motherwell, who welcome midfielder Steve Jennings back after suspension, fought back from 6-2 down to snatch a point against Hibs in midweek and they know a win would guarantee a fourth-place finish. If they draw or lose, a Hibs win at Tannadice would see John Hughes' side leapfrog them. Nevertheless, finishing fifth would still see them make the Europa League as long as Ross County don't win next weekend's Scottish Cup Final. Rangers dropped points in the two draws on their visits to Fir Park this season but crushed 'Well 6-1 in December. The Fir Park men haven't won in their last 24 visits to Ibrox â since Owen Coyle's double postponed Rangers' nine-in-a-row party in May 1997.
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Last updated: 15 June 2010