Aberdeen v Dunfermline Athletic
Dunfermline haven’t beaten Aberdeen in any of the last five meetings of the sides – their last win was in March 2006, while the Dons have lost only one of their last nine games.  Aberdeen have taken Nigeria under-20 striker Daniel Uchechi on trial.  Dunfermline could move off the bottom of the table if they win at Pittodrie and Hibs lose at Ibrox.  The Pars have Andy Barrowman doubtful after being injured in the defeat at Fir Park in midweek and are also interested in signing free agent, former Dons midfielder Stuart Duff.

Inverness Caledonian Thistle v St Mirren
Caley Thistle are unbeaten in their last six games and have won three games in a row - they’ve also won both meetings of the sides this season, with Andy Shinnie scoring in each of the games.  However the midfielder will miss out as he and defender Roman Golobart are out with long-term injuries.  Saints haven’t won any of their last four league games.

Motherwell v St Johnstone
Motherwell will be without their captain Stephen Craigan after his ordering-off against Dunfermline in midweek.  In the absence of their skipper, Tim Clancy looks likely to deputise in central defence.  Striker Michael Higdon lost his appeal against his one-game ban for gesturing to fans so he will also be ruled out for Motherwell.  Motherwell returned to third place after their midweek win over Dunfermline – but victory for Saints would see them rise to third in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League table.  Both meetings of the sides this season have ended in 3-0 wins – for the away team.  Saints won at Fir Park in September while Stuart McCall’s side won in Perth last month.

Rangers v Hibernian
Hibs have won only one of the last eighteen meetings of the sides – a 3-0 win at Ibrox in November 2010.  Hibs striker Garry O’Connor misses out through suspension while strike partner Leigh Griffiths will also miss out after he received a two-game ban for a gesture to fans during last weekend’s match against St Johnstone.  Rangers’ new signing Mervan Celik could make his debut while Easter Road boss Pat Fenlon has signed Stoke midfielder Tom Soares and Coventry defender James McPake on loan.  Fenlon’s side have won only one of their last eleven league games.