Dunfermline Athletic v Motherwell
Dunfermline search for their first home win in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League this season after two East End Park draws - and two away wins - this season. Motherwell are joint top of the Clydesdale Bank Premier League despite last weekend's comprehensive home defeat by Rangers and they've taken former Bradford City winger Omar Daley on trial. Scott McDonald scored for Motherwell in all four meetings of the sides the last time they were both in the SPL five seasons ago - three of which the Fir Park side won. Pars boss Jim McIntyre played in the other - a 4-1 Dunfermline win in May 2007.
Inverness C.T. v Kilmarnock
Caley Thistle have managed only one point from their first five games of the season, but they have Ross Tokely back after he missed last week's game at Aberdeen through suspension. Kilmarnock defender Ryan O'Leary looks set to be out for six months with a cruciate injury he picked up against Hearts last weekend. There have been 21 league meetings of the sides, with seven wins apiece and seven draws - but Inverness C.T. have won six of the last ten.
St Johnstone v Dundee United
Saints hope to build on last Sunday's shock win over Celtic and end a run of only one Clydesdale Bank Premier League win in ten home games. Derek McInnes' side haven't scored in their last five games against United - four of which they've lost. The Saints still have Chris Millar missing with a groin injury however they can take hope from the fact that United havenât won in their last three games.
Hearts v Hibernian (Sunday)
Hibs haven't won any of the last seven Capital derbies but go into the game on the back of a convincing midweek win over Berwick. Hibsâ last win was at Tynecastle in May 2009 and Hearts won two and drew one of last season's meetings - including the 1-0 win on Ne'erday. Kevin Kyle's winner that day was his last goal for the Tynecastle men. Hearts have midfielder Ian Black avaliable after suspension, while Hibs' frontman Garry O'Connor is searching for his 50th SPL goal.
Rangers v Aberdeen (Sunday)
Rangers have Maurice Edu available after he missed the win at Motherwell through suspension while Steven Whittaker could return after being banned for the Europa League game against Maribor. Steven Naismith is also available after being suspended for the European tie. Sasa Papac and Davie Weir remain fitness doubts, although new American signings Carlos Bocanegra and Alejandro Bedoya are available. Aberdeen have Algerian under-23 international striker Mohamed Chalali available following his move from Greeks Panionios but have doubts over Kari Arnesan and Chris Clark who were both injured in the midweek League Cup win over Dundee. Aberdeen haven't won a league game at Ibrox since September 1991 - they've lost 28 and drawn eight of their 36 visits since.
St Mirren v Celtic (Sunday)
Celtic have Charlie Mulgrew out for three weeks with a hamstring injury and Glenn Loovens has a hamstring strain, but Gary Hooper, Beram Kayal and Kelvin Wilson could all return. Saints have frontman Nigel Hasselbaink back following his suspension, and the Paisley side have also signed full-back Ilias Haddad from Dutch outfit Telstar. Celtic won all three meetings last season without conceding a goal - but needed late winners from Gary Hooper and Kris Commons for victory in the last two meetings.
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Last updated: 25 August 2011