Aberdeen is gearing up to face St Johnstone this Saturday at 3pm, with Aberdeen captain Graeme Shinnie making his return from suspension. Caretaker manager Peter Leven will have a full squad at his disposal as they aim to secure a victory. St Johnstone, on the other hand, will have their attacker, Diallang Jaiyesimi, back in contention for the match. Additionally, Sven Sprangler is expected to return to Scotland following treatment for a knee injury he sustained in Austria.
In another exciting fixture taking place at the same time, Celtic will be going head-to-head with Hearts. The return of forward Daizen Maeda from a hamstring injury will provide a major boost to Brendan Rodgers’ squad. Meanwhile, Hearts will have Nathaniel Atkinson back in action after recovering from injury. Beni Baningime will also be available despite a recent illness, adding depth to their lineup. Dundee will be facing St Mirren, with Dundee having Lyall Cameron available after missing their previous match. Unfortunately, Joe Shaughnessy and Owen Beck are both out for the season due to injuries. St Mirren, on the other hand, will be without Jonah Ayunga and Kwon Hyeok-kyu due to their respective injuries.
Moving on to the clash between Motherwell and Livingston, Motherwell will be without Jack Vale due to a two-match ban following his red card in the previous game. However, they may see some players making a comeback from injury in the near future, with Harry Paton, Jon Obika, and Adam Devine working towards their returns. On the other side, Adam Montgomery and Callum Slattery are ruled out for the season due to injuries. Livingston, for their part, will welcome back Andrew Shinnie and Tete Yengi, adding strength to their squad. However, they will be missing key player Jack Hamilton due to a groin problem, joining a list of other players on the injury list.
Ross County will look to secure a win against Hibernian, with the possible return of Will Nightingale after a lengthy absence due to a hamstring issue. Goalkeeper George Wickens is also expected to make his comeback after missing the previous match. Hibernian, on the other hand, may see the return of Elie Youan and Luke Amos for their upcoming game. However, Lewis Miller and Jake Doyle-Hayes remain sidelined with their respective injuries.
Lastly, Rangers will be facing Kilmarnock on Sunday at 1pm. Rangers will be without key defender Connor Goldson for the rest of the season due to a knee injury. Philippe Clement’s squad has been dealing with several injuries, with Ridvan Yilmaz and Ryan Jack returning to training but facing uncertainties over their availability. Abdallah Sima, Rabbi Matondo, Danilo, and Oscar Cortes are among the sidelined players, while Kilmarnock will be without James Balagizi due to a knee strain. Greg Stewart is recovering from a hernia operation, and Kyle Magennis remains out long-term with a hamstring problem, adding to the challenge for both teams as they prepare for the match.
