Probable Lineups
4-2-3-1
3-5-2
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.5)
6.8
Average Ratings
6.6
(6.5)
26.9
Average Age
26.5
181.1
Average Height (cm)
183.7
(0.8)
1.2
Shots pg
1
(0.8)
(47%)
50%
Aerial Duel Success
55%
(53%)
(0.6)
0.5
Dribbles pg
0.4
(0.5)
(1.1)
1
Tackles pg
1.1
(1.4)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premiership.
Missing Players
Hearts
Motherwell
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Gordon | Out | 4.99 | |
| Peter Haring | Doubtful | 6.76 | |
| Craig Halkett | Doubtful | 6.5 | |
| Barrie McKay | Doubtful | 6.25 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calum Butcher | Doubtful | 6.27 | |
| Pape Souaré | Doubtful | 6.38 | |
| Jonathan Obika | Doubtful | 6.2 | |
| Mika Biereth | Doubtful | 6.83 |
Team News
Hearts
Motherwell
- Hearts' management made five changes after the Jambos' 2-1 defeat to Greek outfit PAOK at Tynecastle in their Europa Conference League playoff first leg, before they lost their last league match to Dundee at Dens Park last Sunday.
- Odel Offiah replaced Nathaniel Atkinson at right-back. Alex Cochrane missed the first three league games of the season through suspension, but is available for selection again. He made way for Toby Sibbick to start against the Dee.
- Youngsters Aidan Denholm and Alex Lowry took Cammy Devlin and Liam Boyce's spots in midfield. Yutaro Oda replaced the injured Barrie McKay to join Kenneth Vargas in support of the Jambos' main marksman Lawrence Shankland.
- Stuart Kettlewell named three changes from Motherwell's 1-0 loss to St Mirren in Paisley which saw them dumped out of the Scottish League Cup, as they responded with a 2-1 victory over Kilmarnock at Fir Park last weekend.
- Brodie Spencer, on loan from Huddersfield Town, started for the Steelmen as a left wing-back replacing Shane Blaney in the starting eleven. Davor Zdravkovski made way for Lennon Miller to take his place in the Motherwell midfield.
- And in attack, Conor Wilkinson made way for Joe Efford to partner Theo Bair up front. Jon Obika and Mika Biereth are both unavailable, joining Pape Souare and Calum Butcher on the treatment table at present.
