Aberdeen v Kilmarnock
Aberdeen recorded their biggest league win of last season when they beat Killie 5-0 in February - but the Ayrshire side had won the four previous meetings of the sides. Aberdeen have only scored in one of their seven league games this season and have targeted New Zealand frontman Rory Fallon to boost their strike force. Momo Sissoko could make his debut for Killie after signing on loan from Udinese, while Killie's Irish frontman Paul Heffernan has scored four goals in his last three games.
Dundee United v Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Dundee United will be missing Clydesdale Bank Premier League Young Player of the Month Johnny Russell after his red card against Rangers last weekend but skipper Jon Daly, who was doubtful with a medial ligament strain, could return. United have gone five games without a victory and have yet to win at home in the league this season. United have won eight to Caley Thistleâs five in previous meetings of the clubs' - however Inverness C.T. have won only one of the last seven games between the sides.
Dunfermline Athletic v Hibernian (12.30)
This is the 99th league meeting of the sides and Dunfermline are unbeaten in the last three games between them - although the most recent was the Scottish Cup semi-final replay in 2007 when East End Park boss Jim McIntyre scored the late winner from the spot. Dunfermline are looking for their first Clydesdale Bank Premier League win of the season at East End Park after two draws and a defeat, while bottom club Hibs, who are without a win in their last four games, could give loan striker Leigh Griffiths his first start.
Hearts v St Mirren
Hearts have won 100 of the 240 games between the sides including all three last season, with Rudi Skacel scoring five goals in the two games he played against the Saints last term. The Edinburgh side have drawn three of their last four games and could have Mehdi Taouil available to start after he was sidelined with a groin injury. Saints are unbeaten in their last five away games and won on their last visit to Edinburgh, against Hibs on August 20th.
Motherwell v St Johnstone
Motherwell scored nine goals on their way to winning three of the four meetings last season. They've completed the signing of experienced Jamaican international winger Omar Daley and he could feature. Motherwell have only lost to the Old Firm in their first eight games and boss Stuart McCall was the Clydesdale Bank SPL Manager of the Month for August. St Johnstone haven't conceded a goal in three away games this season.
Rangers v Celtic (Sunday)
Celtic will be without South Korean Cha Du-Ri who's out for four weeks with a hamstring injury sustained playing for his country against Kuwait in a World Cup qualifier, and striker Anthony Stokes is racing to be fit after missing Thursday's Europa League visit to Atletico Madrid with a groin strain, but skipper Scott Brown should return. Rangers have Nikica Jelavic available after a knee injury, and Lee Wallace and Sasa Papac should also be fit. Gers skipper Davie Weir could also figure as he battles a hamstring strain. There have been 300 league meetings of the clubs - Rangers winning 117 to Celtic's 98. There were seven meetings last season - and although Rangers won only one of the league meetings, they still went on to win the Clydesdale Bank Premier League title. Sunday's referee Craig Thomson handled three of the games last season.
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Last updated: 14 September 2011