Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(35) 32 Goals 27 (43)
(20) 14 Assists 18 (30)
(6.5) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.5)
27.1 Average Age 27
183.5 Average Height (cm) 181.5
(0.7) 1 Shots pg 0.9 (0.8)
(47%) 49% Aerial Duel Success 52% (47%)
(0.6) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.5)
(1.3) 1.1 Tackles pg 1 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premiership.

Missing Players

Aberdeen
Hearts
No missing players.
Player Reason Status Rating
Odeluga Offiah Out 6.43
Liam Boyce Doubtful 6.51
Cameron Devlin Doubtful 6.46

Team News

Aberdeen
Hearts
  • Aberdeen boss Barry Robson named three changes to the Dons team that fell to a 2-0 defeat at Easter Road to Hibernian on Sunday afternoon, before a late defeat to Kilmarnock at Pittodrie by a sole goal in their midweek match.
  • Angus MacDonald replaced Slobodan Rubezic to accompany Richard Jensen and Stefan Gartenmann in the Dons defence on Wednesday night. Jonny Hayes took James McGarry's place in the starting eleven at left wing-back.
  • Graeme Shinnie, Leighton Clarkson and Jamie McGrath continued in midfield. Meanwhile, Duk was given the nod to partner Bojan Miovski in attack as Ester Sokler dropped onto the substitutes' bench.
  • Hearts boss Steven Naismith made two changes after the Jambos clinched a 1-0 win which was enough to beat Kilmarnock at Rugby Park on Saturday, before they lost their midweek match to Rangers at Tynecastle by the same scoreline.
  • Kye Rowles, Frankie Kent and Stephen Kingsley continued as the Jambos' back three with Craig Halkett back on the bench. Alex Cochrane started at left wing-back, with the returning Nathaniel Atkinson taking Yutaro Oda's place on the right.
  • Craig Gordon was back on the bench, after nearly a year out through injury. Barrie McKay was also sat amongst the substitutes, as Kyosuke Tagawa made his second Hearts start at the injured Liam Boyce's expense.

Prediction

  • Two of last season's top four meet at Pittodrie, as Aberdeen host Hearts with both teams looking to get over 1-0 defeats at home on Wednesday night.
  • Aberdeen suffered some late heartbreak against Kilmarnock, as Killie picked up their first Scottish Premiership away win of the season courtesy of a 92nd-minute goal. That defeat leaves the Dons languishing in the dreaded relegation playoff place, but their recent record against the Jambos at Pittodrie is strong. A much-needed victory could see them begin to ascend up the league table.
  • Hearts head up north hopeful of arresting their recent run against the Reds at Pittodrie. Currently sat in third place, with results going their way elsewhere on Wednesday night, that is where the men in maroon want to stay upon the conclusion of the current campaign and ultimately wrestle back the crown of being 'the best of the rest' after Aberdeen pipped them to doing so last season.
  • Despite the hosts' recent domestic woes, the visitors' recent record at this particular venue is poor, so Aberdeen will want to hold Hearts at home and claim at least a point from the capital club.
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