THE TEAMSHEET
CELTIC v LIVINGSTON
LEIGH GRIFFITHS returns to the Celtic squad after recovering from a thigh strain but Moussa Dembele faces another two to three weeks out (hamstring). Jozo Simunovic is back from ban after missing Rosenborg tie but Dedryck Boyata is not ready yet.
Livingston could hand debuts to Steven Lawless and James Brown. Ricki Lamie is available after suspension but Callum Crane is banned. Last season: No corresponding fixture.
Last five league matches: Celtic LWWDL; Livingston WDWLL. Referee: Nick Walsh.
HAMILTON v HEARTS
HAMILTON boss Martin Canning has almost a fully-fit squad to choose from with only Alex Gogic and Marios Ogkmpoe out, both with knee injuries.
Hearts’ Kyle Lafferty is expected to feature despite missing training. Arnaud Djoum is back training after Achilles injury, Jamie Brandon and Marcus Godinho are carrying knocks and Ryan Edwards is banned.
Last season: Hamilton 0, Hearts 3; Hearts 1, Hamilton 1; Hamilton 1, Hearts 2.
Last five league matches: Hamilton LWLLL; Hearts LLLWL. Referee: Andrew Dallas.
KILMARNOCK v ST JOHNSTONE
ADAM FRIZZELL is out of Kilmarnock’s opener after a clean-up knee operation that is expected to keep him sidelined for three weeks.
St Johnstone defender Brian Easton will miss out while Richard Foster carries a suspension over from last season. Joe Shaugnessy (knee), Callum Hendry (ankle) and Chris Kane (Achilles) are also out.
Last season: Killie 2, St Johnstone 0; St Johnstone 1, Killie 2; Killie 1, St Johnstone 2.
Last five league matches: Kilmarnock LLLDW; St Johnstone LDWWD. Referee: John Beaton.
ST MIRREN v DUNDEE
ADAM ECKERSLEY and Gary MacKenzie will miss out for St Mirren as both defenders are still struggling. Midfielder Jordan Kirkpatrick is also a big doubt.
Adil Nabi could make his Dundee debut after he signed a short-term deal this week. Sofien Moussa has returned to training after being carried off on a stretcher against Dunfermline, while Nathan Ralph is also back in contention after a minor leg injury. Last season: No Corresponding fixture
Last five league matches: St Mirren LDLWL; Dundee WLWWL. Referee: Alan Muir.
ABERDEEN v RANGERS
ABERDEEN boss Derek McInnes is set to freshen up after marathon battle with Burnley. Tommie Hoban, Niall McGinn and Sam Cosgrove all face a struggle to recover while Shay Logan starts a three-game ban.
Gers’ Declan John (back), Lee Wallace (groin), Jordan Rossiter (ankle) and Graham Dorrans (knee) are out.
Last season: Aberdeen 1, Rangers 1; Rangers 2, Aberdeen 0; Aberdeen 1, Rangers 2; Rangers 3, Aberdeen 0. Last five league matches: Aberdeen WWDDW; Rangers WLWDD. Referee: Kevin Clancy.
HIBS v MOTHERWELL
JAMIE MACLAREN has bolstered the Hibs squad after re-signing on loan but keeper Ofir Marciano remains on the absentee list with a finger injury.
Chris Cadden remains a doubt but Carl McHugh is expected to be fit to start for Motherwell. Charles Dunne (groin), Craig Tanner (knee) and Ryan Bowman are out while Allan Campbell serves a one-match ban.
Last season: Hibs 2, Motherwell 1; Motherwell 0, Hibs 1; Hibs 2, Motherwell 2. Last five league matches: Hibs WWDLD; Motherwell DWLWW. Referee: Bobby Madden.