Probable Lineups
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.5)
6.8
Average Ratings
6.7
(6.5)
27.6
Average Age
27.7
182.6
Average Height (cm)
183.5
(0.8)
1.2
Shots pg
1
(0.7)
(47%)
53%
Aerial Duel Success
48%
(47%)
(0.6)
0.5
Dribbles pg
0.5
(0.6)
(1)
1
Tackles pg
1.1
(1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premiership.
Missing Players
Hearts
Aberdeen
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Gordon | Out | 4.99 | |
| Craig Halkett | Doubtful | 6.5 | |
| Barrie McKay | Doubtful | 6.25 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhys Williams | Doubtful | N/A |
Team News
Hearts
Aberdeen
- Steven Naismith made three changes after the Jambos' 4-0 pummelling against Greek outfit PAOK in Thessaloniki, before they lost their last league match 1-0 to Motherwell at Tynecastle prior to the international break.
- Alex Cochrane is rumoured to be out with an ankle injury, so could miss this match but the extent of the injury is unknown. Peter Haring replaced Toby Sibbick in midfield for the Motherwell match.
- Alex Lowry and Yutaro Oda started on the left and right flank respectively, as Stephen Kingsley and Kenneth Vargas dropped out. Liam Boyce continued in the starting eleven, supporting the main marksman Lawrence Shankland in attack.
- Aberdeen boss Barry Robson named two changes after the Dons were defeated by Swedish side BK Hacken at Pittodrie in their Europa League playoff tie, before they lost 2-0 at home to Hibernian in their last Scottish Premiership match.
- Angus MacDonald entered the Dons defence, as Shayden Morris dropped out of the starting eleven and Nicky Devlin therefore moved out to right wing-back. Connor Barron replaced Leighton Clarkson in the Aberdeen midfield.
- There was a space amongst the substitutes for Senegalese striker Pape Habib Gueye who has signed from Belgian side KV Kortrijk and made his Dons debut off the bench against the Hibees.
