After an extended international break, the Scottish Premiership returns this weekend, with all 12 top-flight teams back in action. Players have been recharged after time in warmer climes, though the mid-season pause came at an awkward moment for some clubs.
Rangers are looking to keep their momentum going after six straight wins. Derek Mc Innes' side host Kilmarnock at Ibrox, a team seeking to become the first away league side to score there since early August. Neil Mc Cann's Kilmarnock have picked up useful results before the break, including a win away to Hibernian and draws against Aberdeen and Hearts. The meeting between former Rangers and Scotland team-mates Mc Innes and Mc Cann promises to be intriguing.
All eyes are on new Hibs boss Marink Reedijk, who takes charge for the first time on Saturday at Dundee United. Hibs sit third bottom, a point above Falkirk and two above Kilmarnock. Reedijk joined late last month without the benefit of a transfer window, inheriting a squad with Premiership experience and promising young talents such as striker Owen Elding. He has promised "brave, intense and committed" football.
Elsewhere, Hearts face St Mirren at Tynecastle as they look to halt a recent slide that included defeat to Falkirk and a draw at Kilmarnock. Dundee, three points behind Hearts, travel to Falkirk after a morale-boosting win over Motherwell. Celtic, two points clear at the top, have lost their last three games in all competitions and visit Motherwell on Sunday, a fixture that doubles as preparation for Thursday's Europa League trip to Benfica in Lisbon.
Source: BBC Sport Football · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing