Image source, SNSAberdeen captain Graeme Shinnie will complete his suspension. Emmanuel Gyamfi is pushing for a recall, while Stuart Armstrong (calf), Mats Knoester (concussion), Kristers Tobers (knee) and Nick Suman (ankle) remain out.
Brad Halliday is expected to join a Dundee absentee list which includes Billy Koumetio (knee), Clark Robertson (thigh), Joe Westley (ankle) and Ashley Hay (broken toe).
Image source, SNSDundee defender Luke Graham admits it's nice to be praised for his performances this season, but won't let the attention change his focus.
The young centre-back has been a stand-out for Dundee, has been linked with bigger clubs and tipped for the top by manager Steven Pressley.
He says he's enjoying regular top flight football and is just concentrating on helping his side to as high a finishg as possible.
"It's obviously good to get recognised for having good performances and stuff like that, but I don't let it get to my head at all," Graham said. "I'm just focusing on finishing the season here and finishing as high up the table as possible.
"I'm loving it. I just want to play games, really, and thankfully the manager's given me the chance to do that.
"I'm loving working with him and obviously playing a few games is a bit of a bonus as well."
After spending time on loan in each of the lower divisions in the SPFL in recent seasons, he's now a Premiership regular and has been talked about as a potential full Scotland international.
"I've not really thought about that too much," he said. "It would obviously be amazing if it did come around, but I've not really set my sights on it yet.
"As far as I'm concerned, I'm still Scotland Under-21, so that's all good.
"I would love to play for Scotland on the full team eventually, but I'm just focusing on playing my football here and then see what comes in the future."
Tyrone Smith
BBC Sport Scotland Senior Reporter
Image source, SNSSteven Pressley is keen to take up the 12-month extension in Billy Koumetio's contract
Dundee head coach Steven Pressley says wants to avoid another "transitional" summer in terms of player turnover but admits it's very difficult to plan ahead when their Premiership safety is not guaranteed.
The Dark Blues, who are currently ninth in the Scottish Premiership, have a number of players whose contracts or loan deals are up at the end of this campaign and Pressley is hoping to avoid a repeat of the sizeable squad overhaul he faced following his appointment last summer.
"We are trying to future plan," Pressley told BBC Scotland.
"The club have reached out to several players around new contracts because stability and continuity are really important.
"We know we are still going to have to bring in personnel in the summer but we don't want a transitional summer like we have just experienced.
"But we are not safe yet in the league so it is very difficult, at times, for clubs like ourselves to really plan ahead.
"We want to change that but at the same time we are conscious of that situation so we are trying as hard as we can to bring stability and continuity but at the same time we have to secure our future."
Defender Billy Koumetio's deal is up in the summer but he seems set to stick around at Dens Park with the club keen to exercise a year-long option on his deal.
"That is certainly the case and yes of course we would love to take that option up," Pressley added.
"Billy has been a really important player for us this year, he had a spell of games where his performances were at a really high level and we think there is a very interesting player there that, with games and with development, can play at a very high level."
"That is exciting and also it is pleasing that we do have that clause within his contract and it gives us additional stability in that position."
Tyrone Smith
BBC Sport Scotland Senior Reporter
Image source, SNSDundee head coach Steven Pressley has been speaking to BBC Scotland as his side prepare for Saturday's trip to Aberdeen.
Here are the main points:
On the fact their good performances haven't been reflected in their recent results, Pressley stresses "we had a really good discussion this week, and there is a real belief in the way we are going about things."
He adds that if they keep doing what they are doing "we will eventually get the outcomes that we want".
Despite giving up a two goal lead in their draw to bottom club Livingston last time out, Pressley notes the game represented "our highest number of last third entries, our most crosses that we have put in against any team this season" and that they had 70% possession.
A win at Pittodrie would move the ninth place Dark Blues to within one point of Aberdeen and Pressley says that is "a big incentive" adding "we want to keep certain teams around us and we will also want to be targeting certain teams above us".
On Dundee's poor record at Pittodrie, Pressley notes "the last time Dundee won up there, I was still playing" adding "I have presented the players with these types of stats all season and they seem to embrace them and want to make them change so let's hope we can do that."
He describes the 4-0 loss in the Granite City in October as being "one of the hardest afternoons of my tenure here so far" but insists their much improved display in their December defeat to Aberdeen at Dens Park was "one of the performances that I thought started moving us in the right direction."
With a number of players contracts and loans expiring in the summer he says "the club have reached out to several players around new contracts because stability and continuity are really important."
The boss makes clear he doesn't "want a transitional summer like we have just experienced" but knows "we are also in a situation where we are not safe yet in the league so it is very difficult at times for clubs like ourselves to really plan ahead."
Pressley confirms there is the option of a further year on Billy Koumetio's contract saying "we would love to take that option up".
Team news: They have doubts over Brad Halliday and Scott Wright for the trip north.
Image source, SNSSince the start of last season, Aberdeen have won all five of their league meetings with Dundee, their most victories against any opponent in this time.
Dundee are winless in their last 17 league visits to Aberdeen (D5 L12) since a 2-1 victory in May 2004 under Jim Duffy.
Aberdeen have lost six of their last seven league games - all without scoring - while the exception was a 6-2 win over Livingston in January. Indeed, since the first game of this period (30 Dec v Hibernian), no side has fewer points than the Dons in the Scottish Premiership (three, level with Livingston), while only Dundee (five) have scored fewer goals than them (six).
Dundee have failed to score in each of their last three away league games, last going four without a goal on the road in the top-flight in December 2004.
While Aberdeen have used more different players in the Scottish Premiership this season than any side (36), Dundee have used the fewest (26). Despite this, Dundee have had more different goal scorers in the competition this term (12) than the Dons (11).
Dundee have received positive news on Brad Halliday's injury but Scott Wright is a doubt to face former club Aberdeen on Saturday. (Courier - subscription required), external
Tyrone Smith
BBC Sport Scotland Senior Reporter
Dundee must still be wondering how, after finding themselves 2-0 up after just five minutes, they had to settle for a draw against Livingston at Dens Park.
But with the dust having settled on that, perhaps of more significance than the result was the return to scoring form of talismanic striker Simon Murray.
One of the country's most prolific frontmen in recent seasons, the 33-year-old has found goals hard to come by this term.
Last season he netted 15 goals in 33 Premiership games and the season before he scored 11 in 32 league outings.
His weekend double represented his first since the end of September and his third goal in the league after 21 games.
Speaking after the game Murray even acknowledged how good it was to get that monkey off his back.
The Dark Blues fans, and head coach Steven Pressley, will be hoping that the shackles are now off and that Murray can now go on a hot streak of scoring form – he is certainly capable of it.
If he does, it could turn their season around.
Performances have been good in recent times, but that cutting edge has been lacking – something illustrated by the fact that ninth placed Dundee are the joint lowest scorers (with St Mirren) in the Premiership having netted just 21 goals in their 26 league games.
An in form Simon Murray would go some way to sharpening an often blunt attack over the remaining weeks and months of the campaign.
Image source, BBC SportRangers have stepped up their interest in Dundee defender Luke Graham (Scottish Sun), external.
Dundee manager Steven Pressley has backed goalkeeper Jon McCracken to bounce back from his mistake against Livingston (Courier), external.
Ethan Hampton
Fan writer
There was little love at Dens Park this Valentine's Day — and here's why.
We've been playing well without putting wins on the board. The question now is simple: how long can you sustain performances without results before confidence begins to erode?
That question lands heavier after Saturday. Two-nil up after five minutes at home to the bottom side — winless in 25 league games — and we sleepwalked into a draw.
What should have been a comfortable lead to manage and use to frustrate Livingston instead descended into something chaotic. From the moment they pulled one back, we never looked likely to regain control.
Dundee need to shake themselves out of this trance. The flashes of casual defending and sluggish play in the final third were visible against Falkirk, but after this, it starts to feel like the beginning of a slippery slope — and it needs addressed quickly.
In a season where we've broken long-standing records and droughts, I'm clinging to the idea that we can do it again. Aberdeen at Pittodrie has long felt cursed — the last time Dundee left the Granite City with three points, Facebook was barely two weeks old.
The silver lining? Simon Murray looks sharp again. After a turbulent, stop-start season with injuries, he's rediscovering his edge. Give him the service and he'll deliver.
Two Celtic stars, duos from Dundee and Dundee United, and a pair from Motherwell. It's time for Jonathan Sutherland's team of the week, so let's take a look and see who impressed...
Raphael Sallinger - Hibernian
Not a vintage weekend for goalkeepers. Sallinger gets the nod for a couple of stops and a clean sheet. An overall impressive addition at Easter Road.
Julian Araujo - Celtic
What a big goal. Ended up in hospitality with his celebration, but it was a big moment.
Stephen Welsh - Motherwell
Outstanding again after his goalscoring heroics midweek. An assist for Just as well. Not sure what Celtic don't see in him.
Ross Graham - Dundee United
Goal and a doughty warrior at the back. His four touches in the opposition box was only bettered by teammate Kristijan Trapanovski, while he made more clearances than any other player.
Cameron Congreve - Dundee
A continuous threat down the right for the Dark Blues. What a good loan signing he has been by Steven Pressley. Took eight shots and created three chances.
Craig Sibbald - Dundee United
Pulled the strings in midfield and scored a vital goal. Set up four chances, the most of any United player, and won more duels than any of his teammates.
Elijah Just - Motherwell
For me, Elijah Just has to be in with a shout of player of the season. The New Zealand international has been consistently excellent, showing guile, creativity and goalscoring ability. On the scoresheet again this weekend, against Aberdeen. Ghosts around the pitch with elegance, class and endeavour.
Sebastian Tounekti - Celtic
Loves Rugby Park. Great on his debut there, scored there against Auchinleck Talbot and sparked Celtic's comeback on Sunday with a goal of the season contender.
Simon Murray - Dundee
Murray in a hurry at Dens Park. After a barren spell, the Dundee captain looked pumped for action with his quick fire double.
Youssef Chermiti - Rangers
Michael Stewart told me on Sportscene he doesn't think Chermiti has the potential to be a top striker. But he has scored six of his seven goals this season against Celtic and Hearts, including his hat-trick yesterday on what was a huge occasion.
The challenge for the 21-year-old is to start delivering this sort of performance more consistently against the other sides in the Premiership.
Tyreece John-Jules - Kilmarnock
The former Arsenal youth - and nephew of Red Dwarf star Danny John-Jules - was a force of nature for Kilmarnock against Celtic, following on from his midweek hat-trick.
Scored a great goal, clipped the crossbar from a free-kick and just generally showed star potential. Such a shame he limped off with what looked like a thigh muscle strain.
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We sought your views after Dundee's 2-2 draw with Livingston...
Danny: We are capable of playing some very good football but lack physicality in midfield and are too easy to play against. We also need to adopt a better mentality both in and out of possession, with McCracken's mistake being a prime example of a need for better concentration.
Darren: Need a reliable goalkeeper. Jon McCracken has too many mistakes in him. This has been the case since joining.
Lammy: Poor result but not disastrous. Two extremely bad goals to lose (again). The second goal was the type lost by many teams trying to play out of the back instead of clearing it up the park. At least Murray is back scoring, let's hope he continues. Did we deliberately stop using Congreve in the second half? Certainly seemed like it. The joys of being a Dee!
Albert: A bit disappointed after the great start on a beautiful day for football. At least we've some daylight between ourselves and Livingston. Glad for Murray to get amongst the goals again.
Iain: It's games like this that make you want to tear your hair out. 2-0 up at home against the bottom side and we end with a draw?? It's unacceptable. Livi are very likely to be relegated, and we can't force a 2-0 advantage. Really shocking.
Mark: Simply not good enough. Both goals totally avoidable. The good run we were on simply papering over the cracks.
Tyrone Smith
BBC Sport Scotland Senior Reporter
Image source, SNSDundee striker Simon Murray says he hopes to kick on after getting "that monkey off the back" by scoring both his side's goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Livingston.
The 33-year-old has been one of the country's most prolific scorers in recent seasons, but his early double represented his first goals since September.
"It has been a really frustrating season for myself in terms of goals and a few niggling injuries, but it sometimes happens," he said. "You just need to keep plugging away and I am glad to get a couple of goals today.
"It is nice to get that monkey off the back and just kick on now."
Dundee, who are ninth in the Scottish Premiership, have struggled for goals this season and Murray admits "we probably shot ourselves in the foot" by squandering their early two-goal advantage against the bottom-placed visitors.
The Dark Blues missed a chance to oust Celtic in the Scottish Cup last weekend thanks to two late goals for the hosts last weekend then went down to a single goal in Falkirk in midweek.
"It has been a tough week, a disappointing week in terms of we put in a lot and maybe never got out what we maybe deserved, but sometimes that is football we just need to move on to next week," Murray added.
"We have been working really hard to get that final cutting edge, but in terms of defensively, it wasn't necessarily we were really bad defensively we maybe just gave the ball away in areas which left ourselves open at times."
Celtic and Rangers are both eyeing respective summer moves for highly-rated 22-year-old Dundee centre-half Luke Graham. (Football Insider), external
Read Sunday's Scottish Gossip in full.
Image source, SNSLuke Graham is earning plaudits for his performances for Dundee
Simon Murray's early double wasn't enough to earn Dundee a first win in five games as bottom club Livingston fought back to salvage a point in their desperate fight for Scottish Premiership survival.
Image source, SNSDundee manager Steven Pressley tells BBC Sportsound: "We obviously started the game exceptionally well but even after scoring the two goals I never felt entirely comfortable.
"We looked really fatigued today. We've had a really tough week and I went with the same players on three occasions. Maybe in hindsight that's an error on my part because they've done so well but we looked tired in some of our decision-making.
"We weren't as aggressive against the ball either, again because I think we looked tired.
"Defending has been a part of the game we've prided ourselves on but it was fatigue. And sometimes fatigue isn't just in the legs but in our focus and thinking today.
"It's a huge battle [to get free of relegation trouble] for us even though performances and results have improved in recent months. I'm the first to hammer home that we are far from safe. Teams like Livingston are fighting for their lives.
"It's going to be a real tough challenge and we have to keep focused and believing. Hopefully we'll get the points that cement our safety."
Image source, SNSDundee remain without centre-backs Billy Koumetio (knee) and Clark Robertson (thigh) plus forwards Joe Westley (ankle) and Ashley Hay (broken toe).
Livingston will be without Babacar Fati (thigh) and possibly Samson Lawal after their late withdrawals against Celtic.
Scott Arfield (hamstring) and Connor McLennan (ankle) were also missing in midweek along with Aidan Denholm (hamstring).
Image source, SNSSteven Pressley wants his Dundee side to find a "killer mindset" when they host bottom-of-the-table Livingston on Saturday.
Tenth-placed Dundee fell to a 1-0 defeat against Falkirk on Wednesday which keeps them 12 points above Livi and three clear of Kilmarnock, having played a game more than the bottom two.
Pressley has been impressed with his side's performances but wants to address the issue of being the league's lowest scorers with just 19 goals from 25 fixtures.
"Our performance on Wednesday night is very typical of some of the performances of late where we did so many good things," said Pressley.
"We dominated big parts of the game, but we just lack that final moment, that final detail, and we need to see a little shift in the mindset.
"We need to find that 5%, that killer mindset in the box because we're getting into some great areas, great opportunities, but we have to find out an outcome, which is vitally important to ourselves moving forward.
"The one thing I would say is that it's going to be a really difficult game. In the two previous encounters, there's been very little between the sides. So I don't anticipate it being any different.
"They've obviously got a new manager in place, and it was very evident against Celtic on Wednesday night, you could see a lot of principles that Marvin Bartley is putting in place.
"He's had time on the training ground with no game at the weekend. So we expect a really tough challenge. They were very aggressive in many aspects of their play against Celtic.
"They were close to achieving a lot of good results during the previous manager, but I've seen a difference in certain aspects of their play, from Marvin on Wednesday night that I hadn't seen before."
Image source, SNSDundee (240) and Livingston (245) are the two sides to have had the fewest shots in the Scottish Premiership this season, while they are both in the top four for shots faced (Dundee 392, Livingston 379).
Livingston have lost their past four league games, last losing five in a row in the Premiership in December 2023 (seven).
Dundee have failed to score in four league matches, but haven't done so in five successive top-flight games since February 2013.
Livingston have lost four of their past five Premiership games against Dundee (D1), as many as their previous 15 in the top flight beforehand (W6 D5 L4).
Dundee have won their two home league games against newly-promoted sides Falkirk and Livingston this season; they had only won two of their previous 16 top-flight home matches against promoted opponents before this (D5 L9).
We asked for your views after Falkirk's 1-0 win over Dundee in which Steven Pressley's side missed a late penalty.
Here's what some of you had to say:
Flynn: We seem to be really struggling without Ashley Hay. Simon Murray has been nowhere near good enough for his standards. We controlled the game for most of it and deserved at least a point. Yan Dhanda misses the penalty but all the blame can't go on him, we shouldn't be relying on a penalty at the end of the game after dominating. Huge game on Saturday against Livingston, especially with teams around us playing tough opponents.
Gary: Too predictable, too slow to make subs and when we do they offer little as they're usually like for like. We need to do something different with the personnel we've got or we'll continue to be as far away from "safe" as Steven Pressley states. He's got to have the answer to this tricky time just now while we await injury returns.
Brian: We were poor in the final third, how many times in there did we pass to the opposition? Far too many. After a stellar performance last Saturday to this poor distribution and lack of penetration. Pressley was right, we are not out of this relegation battle, hopefully Saturday brings a win and a better performance.
Albert: A spirited performance again by Pressley's men. Just lacking goals as we're playing fantastic football. Dust ourselves down and onwards to the next match.
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Ben Broggio's first Falkirk goal propelled the dogged hosts past Dundee and level on points with fifth-placed Hibernian in the Scottish Premiership.
