Saturday, October 4

Aberdeen (11) v Hibernian (6)

Dons defender Andrew Considine and midfielder Scott Severin are both fit. Considine has recovered from a shoulder knock, while Severin has shrugged off the shin injury which forced him to be substituted against Celtic last weekend. Midfielder Jamie Smith (calf) should return later this month.

Hibernian manager Mixu Paatelainen hopes Colin Nish will be fit to return after an ankle injury. Midfield duo Filipe Morais and Steven Thicot are in contention after shaking off thigh injuries, but Alan O'Brien and Kevin McCann remain sidelined with knee injuries.

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

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

Top scorers: Charlie Mulgrew (Aberdeen) 3; Colin Nish (Hibernian) 3

Match odds: H 11-10 A 2-1 D 11-5

Referee: M McCurry (Scotland)

Celtic (2) v Hamilton (7)

Hoops boss Gordon Strachan has no fresh injuries from the midweek Champions League defeat in Villarreal. Midfielder Barry Robson recovered from a groin injury to come on as substitute in the 1-0 defeat against the Spanish side and is in contention for a starting slot.

Hamilton manager Billy Reid hopes to have Alex Neil back after a calf injury. Neil will go straight back into the Lanarkshire side's midfield if he proves his fitness.

Last season: No corresponding fixture

Last five league matches: Celtic W L W W W; Hamilton L L W L L

Top scorers: Georgios Samaras (Celtic) 9; David Graham (Hamilton) 3

Match odds: H 1-7 A 14-1 D 9-2

Referee: S Conroy (Scotland)

Dundee Utd (8) v Inverness (4)

United are without defender Mihael Kovacevic for six weeks because of a broken cheekbone - and even when he returns he will have to wear a protective mask until the injury is fully healed. Garry Kenneth should return after knee trouble, while strikers Roy O'Donovan and Warren Feeney are fit after recent injuries.

Defender David Proctor is the only absentee for Inverness, with striker Garry Wood returning to the squad after an ankle injury. Proctor, who has been missing for six weeks with ankle ligament damage, will get a second opinion on his injury from a surgeon next week.

Last season: Inverness 1 Dundee Utd 1, Dundee Utd 0 Inverness 1, Inverness 0 Dundee Utd 3

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

Top scorers: Jon Daly (Dundee Utd) 4; Andrew Barrowman, Don Cowie & Douglas Imrie (Inverness) 2

Match odds: H 4-5 A 14-5 D 9-4

Referee: I Brines (Scotland)

Hearts (3) v Kilmarnock (5)

Hearts manager Csaba Laszlo remains without influential winger Andy Driver as the club's medical staff attempt to get to the bottom of an ankle problem. Midfielders David Obua (muscles) and Adrian Mrowiec (knee) are also out of the clash while Eggert Jonsson is suspended.

Killie will be without the suspended James Fowler. Garry Hay is still out with a knee injury, along with long-term casualties Ryan O'Leary and Allan Russell.

Last season: Hearts 0 Kilmarnock 2, Kilmarnock 0 Hearts 0, Hearts 1 Kilmarnock 1, Kilmarnock 3 Hearts 1

Last five league matches: Hearts W W L W L; Kilmarnock W W L L L

Top scorers: Michael Stewart (Hearts) 3; Conor Sammon (Kilmarnock) 3

Match odds: H 4-5 A 14-5 D 9-4

Referee: C Thompson (Scotland)

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Sunday, October 5

Motherwell (10) v Falkirk (9)

Well will assess their squad's fitness following their UEFA Cup exit. Stephen Hughes (knee) and Stephen Craigan (groin) overcame minor injuries to play in the 2-0 defeat by Nancy and both are likely to continue. Brian McLean (knee) remains on the sidelines until next year.

The Bairns are boosted by the return to fitness of midfield duo Russell Latapy (ankle) and Arnau Riera (knee) - the pair have been added to the squad which comprehensively defeated Hamilton. However, defenders Dean Holden (leg) and Brian Allison (foot) miss out, as does striker Carl Finnigan (virus).

Last season: Falkirk 0 Motherwell 0, Motherwell 0 Falkirk 3, Falkirk 1 Motherwell 0

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

Top scorers: David Clarkson & John Sutton (Motherwell) 4; Scott Arfield & Michael Higdon (Falkirk) 3

Match odds: H 10-11 A 5-2 D 11-5

Referee: S O'Reilly (Scotland)

St Mirren (12) v Rangers (1)

Buddies defender Franco Miranda is suspended, while defender Jack Ross has been ruled out with a knock. David Barron and Stephen O'Donnell are still out with knee injuries while Will Haining is sidelined with a calf complaint - but striker Craig Dargo returns after recovering from a knee injury.

Rangers have no fresh injury problems. Steven Whittaker is still out after having an injection on a cyst behind his knee - but the Light Blues are encouraged by his progress. Lee McCulloch played in the reserves this week following his knee injury but may not be rushed back for the Love Street clash.

Last season: St Mirren 0 Rangers 3, Rangers 4 St Mirren 0, Rangers 2 St Mirren 0

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

Top scorers: Billy Mehmet (St Mirren) 7; Kris Boyd & Kenny Miller (Rangers) 4

Match odds: H 7-1 A 1-3 D 3-1

Referee: W Collum (Scotland)