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Rangers hammered Killie at Ibrox towards the end of last season, with the champions running out 4-0 winners on a day they could easily have managed double figures.
While Ibrox boss Alex McLeish does not appear to have significantly improved his squad over the summer, he has replaced those who have departed with similar quality players.
That means Rangers should once again overpower the majority of SPL sides.
Kilmarnock have added some much-needed height to their frontline but must make do with the bulk players who did a solid job last term.
Verdict: Rangers 3-0 Kilmarnock
(Kick-off 1230 BST)
The pre-match bad blood between sides, stirred by Chris Sutton's end-of-season remarks about the Pars "lying-down" to Rangers, should ensure a spirited encounter.
Dunfermline have enjoyed an excellent home record in recent times but have all too often let themselves down against the Old Firm.
Celtic gave a lacklustre display against Lithuanian side Kaunas on Wednesday night but talismanic striker Henrik Larsson is set to return.
A fired-up home crowd will provide Dunfermline with plenty of backing but Celtic have quality in every department and should prevail.
Verdict: Dunfermline 1-3 Celtic
Tannadice boss Ian McCall has made a rash of signings over the summer and it will be an almost entirely new team that takes to the field on Saturday.
Many of McCall's new faces are making the step up from the First Division and it remains to be seen if they can make an impact in the top flight.
Hibs have tinkered with an under-acheiving squad but will rely on the nucleus of last season's team.
The Easter Road side have several talented young attack-minded players but doubts remain over the service they will need and a fragile defence.
Verdict: Dundee Utd 1-1 Hibernian
The Tynecastle side were comfortably the "best of the rest" last season, while finishing a distant third to the Old Firm.
Hearts boss Craig Levein appears to have a strengthened his squad over the summer but has seen his pre-season preparations plagued by inuries.
Aberdeen have beefed up a previously lightweight pool with a few experienced faces and strikers Scott Booth and David Zdrilic should cause their fair share of problems.
However, it may take the Dons time to gel and Hearts should be good enough for a win, even without a number of key players.
Verdict: Hearts 1-0 Aberdeen
Motherwell fans had to endure a miserable campaign last season but they can take some heart from the fact that they have held on to their best players.
If Alex Burns can forge an understanding with the talented James McFadden then we should see a few goals at Fir Park.
However, 'Well appear to lack a ball-winner and organiser in the middle of the park and may once again be suspect at the back.
Dundee are a side brimming with entertaining players and when their flair players turn it on are handful for any opposition.
There has been minimal disruption at Dens Park over the summer and they look equipped to enjoy another good season.
Verdict: Motherwell 1-2 Dundee
It's difficult to know what to expect from either of these teams this season, but one suspects they will be battling it out at the wrong end of the table.
Thistle's new boss Gerry Collins has made wholesale changes to the playing staff at Firhill, while Livingston's new coach Marcio Maximo becomes the first Brazilian to take charge of a British side.
The Jags have lost most of the players who impressed last season and the new faces are a collection of journeymen from the lower leagues and untried youngsters.
Livingston failed to sparkle last season and the summer signings do not inspire much confidence.
Verdict: Partick Thistle 2-2 Livingston
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