Probable Lineups
4-2-3-1
3-5-2
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.6)
6.8
Average Ratings
6.7
(6.6)
28.3
Average Age
26.5
179
Average Height (cm)
184.4
(1)
1
Shots pg
0.9
(0.9)
(49%)
54%
Aerial Duel Success
56%
(52%)
(0.5)
0.5
Dribbles pg
0.4
(0.4)
(1.8)
1.2
Tackles pg
0.9
(1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premiership.
Missing Players
Hearts
Kilmarnock
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Kingsley | Out | 6.17 | |
| Calem Nieuwenhof | Doubtful | 6.12 | |
| Frankie Kent | Doubtful | 6.86 | |
| Lawrence Shankland | Doubtful | 6.92 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Findlay | Out | 6.61 | |
| Kyle Vassell | Doubtful | 6.65 |
Team News
Hearts
Kilmarnock
- Hearts boss Neil Critchley named four changes after the Jambos' disappointing goalless draw against Aberdeen at Pittodrie, before they were given a scare but cruised past Highland League outfit Brechin City 4-1 last Friday night.
- Craig Gordon remained in goal behind Craig Halkett, Jamie McCart and James Penrice in the Jambos' defence. Adam Forrester replaced Daniel Oyegoke at right-back, with Gerald Taylor making a return from injury off the bench.
- Beni Baningime and Cammy Devlin continued as the midfield duo chosen to sit in front of the Hearts defence. Musa Drammeh and Blair Spittal made way for Kenneth Vargas and Yan Dhanda in the wide areas, joining Jorge Grant in support of the sole striker Elton Kabangu who bagged a brace at James Wilson's expense.
- Kilmarnock boss Derek McInnes named just one change to the Killie team despite their goalless draw at home to Motherwell in their last Scottish Premiership match, before being knocked out of the Scottish Cup in a 2-1 defeat to Celtic in Glasgow.
- Robby McCrorie continued in goal behind Robbie Deas, Joe Wright and Lewis Mayo in the Killie backline. Brad Lyons was joined by Liam Polworth and Liam Donnelly, as opposed to Kyle Magennis, in the middle of the park.
- Fraser Murray started on the right-hand side of the five-man midfield, as Corrie Ndaba continued on the left-hand side. Bobby Wales, who netted Killie's equaliser at Parkhead, accompanied Marley Watkins in attack.
