Saturday, September 10

Celtic (3) v Motherwell (2)

Celtic are without Cha Du-ri who suffered a hamstring injury on international duty with South Korea and faces four weeks out. Captain Scott Brown is doubtful with an ongoing ankle problem. New signings Mohamed Bangura, the 22-year-old striker signed from AIK Stockholm, and left-back Badr El-Kaddouri, on loan from Dynamo Kiev, are in the squad.

Shaun Hutchinson returns for Motherwell after missing the victory over Dunfermline with a hamstring injury. Jamaica winger Omar Daley has signed a deal with the club but one piece of paperwork is outstanding and he will not play at Celtic Park. Steven Saunders is the only absentee with a ruptured Achilles.

Last season: Celtic 4 Motherwell 0, Motherwell 2 Celtic 0, Celtic 1 Motherwell 0, Motherwell 0 Celtic 1

Last five league matches: Celtic W W W L W; Motherwell D W W L W

Top scorers: Mohamed Bangura (Celtic) 4; Jamie Murphy & Michael Higdon (Motherwell) 3

Match odds: H 1-4 A 1-2 D 11-4

Referee: Alan Muir

Dundee Utd (8) v Rangers (1)

Dundee United could hand home debuts to on-loan Fulham pair Lauri Dalla Valle and Keanu Marsh-Brown. However United will be without defender Sean Dillon after he picked up a calf injury and he will join skipper Jon Daly (knee) on the sidelines. Long-term absentee Scott Severin remains on the sidelines with a broken leg.

Rangers striker Nikica Jelavic has been ruled out with a knee injury sustained on Croatia duty. Dorin Goian, Sasa Papac and Steven Naismith are also struggling with knocks following international duty but have a chance of making the trip to Tannadice, while Lee Wallace (hamstring), Kyle Bartley (hernia) and David Weir (hamstring) remain on the sidelines. Lee McCulloch (knee) and Kyle Lafferty (calf) have both trained and could be in contention and new signing Matt McKay could make his debut.

Last season: Rangers 2 Dundee Utd 0, Dundee Utd 0 Rangers 4, Rangers 2 Dundee Utd 3, Rangers 4 Dundee Utd 0

Last five league matches: Dundee Utd W D L L D; Rangers D W W W W

Top scorers: Jon Daly (Dundee Utd) 3; Steven Naismith (Rangers) 4

Match odds: H 9-2 A 1-2 D 11-4

Referee: Calum Murray

Inverness CT (10) v Hearts (4)

Greg Tansey and Billy McKay are pushing for a place in the Inverness team after recovering from knee and ankle injuries respectively. Huddersfield winger Aidan Chippendale and Wolves midfielder David Davis are in line for their SPL debuts after joining on loan. David Proctor, Josh Meekings and Kenny Gillet are closing in on returns but Owain Tudur Jones (knee), Lee Cox (pelvis), Jonny Hayes and Aaron Doran (both shoulder) are ruled out.

Hearts goalkeeper Marian Kello is doubtful due to a shoulder injury and Jamie MacDonald is on standby to replace him. Hearts remain without Kevin Kyle, Calum Elliot, Gary Glen and Janos Balogh.

Last season: Inverness CT 1 Hearts 1, Hearts 1 Inverness CT 1, Inverness CT 1 Hearts 3

Last five league matches: Inverness CT L D L L W; Hearts L L W D W

Top scorers: Greg Tansey (Inverness CT) 2; Ryan Stevenson (Hearts) 3

Match odds: H 9-5 A 11-8 D 19-10

Referee: Willie Collum

Kilmarnock (7) v Dunfermline (5)

Danny Buijs has joined Ryan O'Leary (cruciate ligaments) and David da Silva (knee) on Kilmarnock's injured list. The Dutchman misses out with a hamstring injury while new signing Mohamadou Sissoko, back on loan from Udinese, is not yet up to speed. Paul Heffernan returns after recovering from a calf problem.

Dunfermline have injury problems ahead of the trip to Rugby Park. Nicky Phinn has aggravated a hamstring injury while Steven McDougall (groin) and Martin Hardie (ankle) will miss out with Kevin Rutkiewicz (hip) doubtful. Former Dundee United midfielder Craig Easton comes into the squad after signing late last month.

Last season: No corresponding fixture

Last five league matches: Kilmarnock D D W D L; Dunfermline D D W W L

Top scorers: Paul Heffernan (Kilmarnock) 2; Andy Kirk (Dunfermline) 4

Match odds: H 4-5 A 3-1 D 11-5

Referee: Brian Winter

St Mirren (6) v St Johnstone (9)

David Barron is pushing for a place in the St Mirren team after returning to full fitness and playing 90 minutes in a reserve game against Motherwell. Aaron Mooy has begun running after a back injury but is not yet being considered. Hugh Murray is due to return to training on Monday after a knee injury while Darren McGregor has undergone successful surgery on a damaged cruciate ligament.

St Johnstone boss Derek McInnes welcomes back Chris Millar and Kevin Moon who have recovered from their respective hip and hand injuries. Callum Davidson (calf), Murray Davidson (knee) and Sam Parkin (ankle) are ruled out.

Last season: St Mirren 0 St Johnstone 0, St Johnstone 0 St Mirren 0, St Mirren 1 St Johnstone 2, St Johnstone 2 St Mirren 1

Last five league matches: St Mirren W D L W L; St Johnstone D L L W D

Top scorers: Steven Thompson (St Mirren) 4; Francisco Sandaza (St Johnstone) 4

Match odds: H 11-8 A 9-5 D 19-10

Referee: Steven McLean

Sunday, September 11

Hibernian (12) v Aberdeen (11)

Leigh Griffiths could make his home debut for Hibernian after impressing Colin Calderwood since his loan move from Wolves. The former Dundee striker could be in line to start. Matt Thornhill looks likely to miss the match with a recurrence of a groin problem, while Michael Hart, Sean Welsh and Phil Airey remain absent.

Aberdeen full-back Ryan Jack is a doubt after suffering a head injury while training with the Scotland Under-21 team. Jamie Langfield is the only other player on the sidelines but he is close to returning following his brain seizure.

Last season: Hibernian 1 Aberdeen 3, Aberdeen 0 Hibernian 1, Hibernian 1 Aberdeen 2, Aberdeen 4 Hibernian 2

Last five league matches: Hibernian L W L L L; Aberdeen L L L W L

Top scorers: Garry O'Connor (Hibernian) 4; Robert Milsom, Darren Mackie & Scott Vernon (Aberdeen) 1

Match odds: H 5-4 A 2-1 D 19-10

Referee: Stevie O'Reilly