Probable Lineups
3-4-1-2
3-4-1-2
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.5)
6.6
Average Ratings
6.8
(6.5)
26.6
Average Age
26
183.8
Average Height (cm)
182.5
(0.8)
0.9
Shots pg
1
(0.8)
(53%)
54%
Aerial Duel Success
51%
(47%)
(0.6)
0.4
Dribbles pg
0.5
(0.6)
(1.3)
1.1
Tackles pg
1
(1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premiership.
Missing Players
Motherwell
Hearts
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pape Souaré | Out | 6.38 | |
| Jonathan Obika | Out | 6.2 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Gordon | Out | 4.99 | |
| Craig Halkett | Out | 6.5 | |
| Barrie McKay | Out | 6.25 | |
| Nathaniel Atkinson | Out | 6.6 |
Team News
Motherwell
Hearts
- Stuart Kettlewell named two changes after Motherwell's 1-0 defeat to Kilmarnock last Saturday at Rugby Park, before they bounced back to draw 2-2 with St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park in their midweek match on Tuesday night.
- Shane Blaney and Calum Butcher continued alongside Dan Casey in the Steelmen's back three. Stephen O'Donnell took Paul McGinn's place at right wing-back, with Brodie Spencer retaining his place at left wing-back.
- Theo Bair dropped to the bench against his former club, as Callum Slattery re-entered the starting eleven to join Blair Spittal and Harry Paton in midfield. Mika Biereth, who netted the equaliser, partnered Conor Wilkinson in attack.
- Hearts boss Steven Naismith made four changes after the Jambos beat Livingston 1-0 at Tynecastle in their last league match, before it was a case of Hampden heartache as they lost the League Cup semi-final 3-1 to Rangers on Sunday.
- Toby Sibbick came in at right wing-back, replacing Alan Forrest in the starting eleven. Calem Nieuwenhof replaced compatriot Cammy Devlin, in order to partner Beni Baningime in the middle of the park.
- Jorge Grant also started in midfield, replacing the ineligible Alex Lowry. And, in attack, Kenneth Vargas - who netted his first Hearts goal which proved the winner against Livingston - took Liam Boyce's spot to partner Lawrence Shankland.
