Aberdeen v Inverness CT
Caley have won only three of the 23 meetings of the sides, but two of those have come on their last three visits to Pittodrie, including the 2-1 win in November. Aberdeen have confirmed defender Zander Diamond is a summer target for Hearts. They're likely to have goalkeeper Jamie Langfield, who needed seven stitches after colliding with Diamond against Hamilton on Monday, back available. Richie Foran starts a two-game ban for Inverness but they have Stuart Duff and Ross Tokely back after bans. Defender Chris Innes, who scored his first Caley goal against St Johnstone on Monday night, has announced he'll quit the club at the end of the season to be nearer his Edinburgh home.
Hibernian v St Johnstone
Hibs haven't won any of the last six meetings with St Johnstone - but the Perth side's goals hoodoo continues. It's now 1,034 minutes since one of their players scored a Clydesdale Bank Premier League goal. Saints defenders Michael Duberry and Steven Anderson both serve the second of two-game bans. For Hibs, loan defender Richie Towell has said he wants back to the club next season but Matt Thornhill is out for the remainder of the season.
Kilmarnock v Hearts
All three previous meetings this season have ended in away wins, with Killie Finn Alexei Eremenko scoring in both Tynecastle wins. A Hearts win would practically confirm them in third place while Killie could slip to sixth if results go against them. Hearts have skipper Marius Zaliukas back after suspension but Ismael Bouzid starts a two-game ban. Killie have Momo Sissoko fit after a groin strain, but Craig Bryson is struggling for fitness and Ryan O'Leary could be out for the rest of the season after tearing a hamstring against Dundee United last weekend.
Motherwell v Rangers
Motherwell haven't beaten Rangers since James McFadden scored the winner on Boxing Day 2002 - Rangers have won all four meetings this season, scoring sixteen goals in those matches. Both sides are unbeaten in their last six games. Midfielder Lee McCulloch could be ready for a return while Jamie Ness is coming closer to fitness for Rangers. Chris Humphrey could return for Motherwell.
Celtic v Dundee United (Sun)
Celtic have won only two of their last six Parkhead meetings with United and the Tannadice side have scored in all three games against Celtic this season - but Celtic go into the match looking for their sixth successi ve clean sheet. United have Paul Dixon, Margaro Gomis, Mihael Kovacevic and Sean Dillon - all of whom were suspended for last weekend's win over Kilmarnock, back available.
St Mirren v Hamilton Academical (Mon)
Four of the last six meetings of these sides have been drawn but Accies have led at half-time on both their previous visits to St Mirren Park this season. However, defeat would see Billy Reid's side confirmed for relegation. Saints have Michael Higdon and John Potter back after suspension, while Hamilton trio Martin Canning, David Elebert and Jon Routledge are all doubtful. Saints have handed a new deal to young striker Jon McShane, who's been on loan at Dumbarton.
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Last updated: 28 April 2011