Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(43) 36 Goals 19 (42)
(30) 19 Assists 23 (29)
(6.5) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.4)
27.1 Average Age 30
181.4 Average Height (cm) 180.9
(0.8) 1.1 Shots pg 0.8 (0.8)
(47%) 48% Aerial Duel Success 59% (53%)
(0.5) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.8)
(1) 1 Tackles pg 1 (1.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premiership.

Missing Players

Hearts
Hibernian
Player Reason Status Rating
Craig Gordon Out 4.99
Craig Halkett Out 6.5
Barrie McKay Out 6.25
Nathaniel Atkinson Out 6.6
Alex Cochrane Doubtful 6.82
Yutaro Oda Doubtful 6.52
Player Reason Status Rating
Harry McKirdy Out 6.2
Jojo Wollacott Doubtful 6.43
Chris Cadden Doubtful 6.77
Jake Doyle-Hayes Doubtful 5.73

Team News

Hearts
Hibernian
  • Hearts boss Steven Naismith made two changes after the Jambos booked a place in the League Cup semi-final after a 2-1 win over Kilmarnock at Rugby Park, before a 1-0 victory in the Highlands against Ross County last weekend.
  • Odel Offiah replaced Cammy Devlin as the men in maroon shifted to a back three with Toby Sibbick joining Frankie Kent and Kye Rowles at centre-back. Stephen Kingsley started at left wing-back in the absence of Alex Cochrane.
  • The only other alteration saw Aidan Denholm join Calem Nieuwenhof and Jorge Grant in the middle of the park. He replaced the weekend matchwinner Alan Forrest, who was assisted by fellow substitute Alex Lowry.
  • Nick Montgomery made two changes from Hibernian winning their League Cup quarter-final 4-2 against St Mirren at Easter Road, before they were held at home in a goalless draw versus Dundee on Saturday afternoon.
  • Lewis Stevenson and Paul Hanlon replaced Jordan Obita and Rocky Bushiri, at left-back and centre-back respectively, to give the Hibees' backline a little bit more experience. They joined Will Fish and Lewis Miller in the Hibernian back four.
  • Joe Newell and Jimmy Jeggo continued in midfield, with Élie Youan and Martin Boyle on the flanks. Adam Le Fondre accompanied Dylan Vente in attack, as Christian Doidge had to settle for a spot amongst the substitutes at the weekend.

Prediction

  • The first Edinburgh derby of the season sees Hearts host Hibs, with the Jambos two points and two places above the Hibees in the Scottish Premiership standings heading into the weekend.
  • The men in maroon have claimed back-to-back away victories in all competitions, entering this capital city showdown with a lot more confidence and belief than a few weeks prior. The Jambos have the best defensive record in the division which is bizarre given their three league defeats have all come by a sole goal. But only St Johnstone (3) have scored fewer league goals than Hearts (5).
  • As for Hibernian, they'll be disappointed in their last league outing, but a potential victory at Tynecastle is the perfect remedy to instantly put the Dundee draw behind them. The Hibees are still unbeaten under their new boss but will hope that the Dundee draw was just a bump in the road. Last Saturday's stalemate was a rarity as Hibs have shown that their games have plenty of goals at either end.
  • Both teams claimed a victory in the derby last year, alongside two draws, in the four Scottish Premiership meetings albeit the hosts knocked the visitors out of the Scottish Cup at Easter Road. Hibs' record in Gorgie is poor but their last meeting with Hearts ended in a 1-1 draw at Tynecastle, and we may see a repeat of that this weekend.
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