Dundee United v Hibernian
Hibs won the last meeting of the sides at Tannadice in May thanks to a Colin Nish double, but that was their first win over United in seven meetings.  Hibs enter this clash having lost their last five away games whilst United have lost their last three games, against Celtic and twice at Motherwell. United pair Craig Conway and Paul Dixon are doubtful whilst Darren Dods and Danny Swanson are out.  Hibs midfielder David Wotherspoon is hoping to shake off an injury however Merouane Zemmama and Darryl Duffy are sidelined.

Motherwell v Hamilton Academical
Accies haven't won in a Lanarskhire derby in the last five meetings and have failed to score a league goal in their last four visits to Fir Park.  Hamilton also haven't won any of their last six games, while Motherwell bounced back from their Ibrox defeat with two consecutive wins over Dundee United.  However midfielder Keith Lasley and striker Jamie Murphy are doubtful whilst Esteban Casagolda is out after knee surgery.  Accies skipper Alex Neil is approaching full fitness.

Rangers v Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Inverness were the last away team to win at Ibrox in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League - 29 games ago in March 2009, thanks to Ian Black's last-minute penalty.  Rangers had won the previous five meetings without losing a goal.  Caley are unbeaten in four away SPL games this season - the only side outside the Old Firm with that record.  Rangers hope to have Sasa Papac back after his ankle injury against Celtic last weekend.  Gil Blumenshtein is still out with a hamstring injury for Caley.

St Johnstone v Celtic
Second meeting in four days and the 100th league game between the sides - but Saints have won only 17 in the league.  Celtic have won twelve of the last 13 league games between the sides.  Saints will have Steven Anderson back after suspension. Celtic's defeat in last weekend's Old Firm game was their first in 17 Clydesdale Bank Premier League games.  Celtic hope to have Shaun Maloney back after his eye injury in last weekend's Old Firm game, while Saints have Graham Gartland and Kevin Moon out.

St Mirren v Aberdeen
The Dons head for Paisley aiming to record their 100th league win over St Mirren.  Aberdeen have recent history on their side with the Saints having won only one of the last 13 meetings of the clubs - through Chris Innes' goal in the 1-0 Paisley win in January.  St Mirren have won only one game in ten this season and are stuck at the bottom of the table.  They're not helped by injuries to Craig Dargo, Steven Thomson and David Barron.  Dons have won their last two against Hibs and Falkirk but have Zander Diamond doubtful with an ankle injury while Andy Considine and Nikola Vujadinovic are also doubts.

Hearts v Kilmarnock (Sunday)
This is the 200th league meeting between the sides and Hearts will look to maintain a recent run which has seen them victorious in the last five meetings of the sides.  Killie are without a win in their last five Clydesdale Bank Premier League games.  Hearts' win over St Mirren last weekend was their first at home in five league games this season and they hope to have Ian Black fit to start after a hand injury.

By cbfootball.co.uk   Last updated: 28 October 2010