Celtic are top on 24 points and four points clear of Rangers
Hibernian dropped to the bottom of the table in Matchday 9
Kilmarnock have conceded 20 goals, three more than any other side
The Scottish Premiership action continues this weekend with four games on Saturday plus two more on Sunday, including a bottom-versus-top clash between Hibernian and Celtic.
Dundee United vs Aberdeen - Saturday October 24 (3pm)
Key Stats
United have not won any of the six games in which they have conceded
Aberdeen have picked up an SPL-high 25 yellow cards this season
Team News
United are a striker light with Lachlan Rose (ankle) set to miss out while winger Mehdi Merghem is also absent.
Northern Ireland international Brad Lyons tweaked his knee in Aberdeen's 3-1 win over St Mirren last weekend and is unlikely to be risked.
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It was 0-0 when these sides last met at Tannadice in February and these mid-table low-scorers could well produce another tight affair.
None of United's four games have produced over 2.5 goals while the Dons are unbeaten away in three in all competitions.
Score prediction
Falkirk vs Kilmarnock - Saturday October 24 (3pm)
Key Stats
Five of Falkirk's last seven games have produced 2-1 scorelines
Kilmarnock concede an average 8.5 corners in each away game
Team News
Falkirk boss John McGlynn has a choice between Scott Tanser and Leon McCann at left-back while Aodhan Doherty is out.
Jamie Brandon can expect to start for Killie after coming off the bench to star in last week's 3-2 win over Motherwell. Midfielder Bailey Rice picked up a knock.
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Falkirk have thrown away leads in three of their last five matches and are going to struggle if they cannot see games out.
And they will not find Kilmarnock a soft touch after Killie came from 2-1 down to beat Motherwell 3-2 and lift off the foot of the table.
Score prediction
Rangers vs St Johnstone - Saturday October 24 (3pm)
Key Stats
Eight of Rangers' nine league games have produced 10 corners or more
St Johnstone are averaging a league-low 10.1 shots per game
Team News
Kevin Kelsy is pushing for a recall after coming off the bench at Dundee though Cammy Devlin, Lawrence Shankland, Daisuke Yokota and Youssef Chermiti are out for a while.
Saints' six-goal top scorer Josh Fowler was forced off against Dundee United because of illness, but Simo Valakari is confident he will be okay for the trip to Ibrox.
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Rangers had won seven on the spin prior to last weekend's surprise 2-2 draw at Dundee but they should get back on the bike here. Saints have lost on their last seven visits to Rangers, though they have not conceded more than one goal in any of their last six and that includes a home showdown with leaders Celtic (0-1).
Score prediction
St Mirren vs Dundee - Saturday October 24 (3pm)
Key Stats
St Mirren have lost five games in a row
Both teams have scored in each of Dundee's last six
Team News
Keanu Baccus, Jonah Ayunga and Malik Dijksteel are out for the Buddies, who could welcome back striker Nikolas Agrafiotis after a six-week absence.
Joe Westley has overcome an ankle injury which has sidelined him for a month but he will reportedly not be risked. Ryan Finnigan could make his first start for seven weeks.
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St Mirren were not disgraced by narrow, one-goal losses to the Old Firm duo in September, but they have since lost three more and shipped 11 goals in the process.
Dundee will give them a chance as they have not kept a clean sheet in six, but the Dark Blues are unbeaten in three.
Score prediction
Hibernian vs Celtic - Sunday October 25 (12pm)
Key Stats
Hibernian have taken one point from a possible 15 at Easter Road
Celtic have taken 12 points from a possible 12 on their travels
Team News
Hibs' boss Marink Reedijk fears he will be without seven first-teamers with Nathan Lowe adding his name to a treatment room featuring Rocky Bushiri, Jordan Obita, Callum Wright and more.
Celtic hope to have international defenders Alastair Johnston and Cameron Carter-Vickers available after the pair returned to training.
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This is something of a free-hit for Hibs with expectations low. None of their defeats this season have been heavy, however, and it was not long ago they were winning 2-1 at Rangers.
Celtic's last away game ended in a 4-1 humiliation at Benfica though this is a far less stern test even if it does fall less than three days after another Europa League duel against Celta Vigo.
Score prediction
Motherwell vs Hearts - Sunday October 25 (2pm)
Key Stats
Motherwell have lost five in a row, failing to score in their last two at home
Eight of Hearts' nine league matches have copped for over 2.5 goals
Team News
Motherwell are still missing a number of stars including striker Callum Hendry.
Neither Oisin McAtee (calf) nor Stuart Findlay (groin) flew out to Turkey so must be doubts for the trip to Motherwell. Craig Halkett is sidelined.
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Motherwell look to have a real advantage with Hearts arriving at Fir Park less than 72 hours after playing in Turkey against Trabzonspor in Europe.
Their other advantage is that Hearts are licking their wounds after last weekend's horror 7-1 dismantling at Celtic. That is 35 goals in Hearts' games in the Premiership at 3.9 goals per game.
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