Probable Lineups
4-2-3-1
3-5-2
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.5)
6.6
Average Ratings
6.7
(6.5)
27.2
Average Age
26.4
180.9
Average Height (cm)
185
(0.8)
0.9
Shots pg
0.9
(0.7)
(49%)
50%
Aerial Duel Success
53%
(52%)
(0.4)
0.5
Dribbles pg
0.5
(0.6)
(1.6)
1.3
Tackles pg
1.1
(1.5)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premiership.
Missing Players
Hearts
Ross County
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calem Nieuwenhof | Out | N/A | |
| Gerald Taylor | Doubtful | 6.48 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aidan Denholm | Out | 6.37 | |
| Max Sheaf | Doubtful | N/A | |
| Ricki Lamie | Doubtful | N/A |
Team News
Hearts
Ross County
- There was one change for Hearts from the 2-0 defeat to Celtic in Glasgow, before a 2-1 defeat to St Mirren last weekend proved Steven Naismith's final match as Heart of Midlothian manager.
- The Jambos switched to a back four of Gerald Taylor, goalscorer Craig Halkett, Stephen Kingsley and James Penrice as Kye Rowles made way. Beni Baningime and Malachi Boateng were the midfield duo sat in front of the back four.
- Blair Spittal entered the starting eleven, on the left hand side, to join Jorge Grant and Kenneth Vargas in support of lone striker Lawrence Shankland who is yet to score for the men in maroon this season.
- Ross County boss Don Cowie made named one enforced change after the Staggies recorded a 2-0 win over Dundee in Dingwall, before battling back to claim a 3-3 draw against St Johnstone last Saturday in the Highlands.
- Ryan Leak joined Akil Wright and Kacper Lopata in the trio of County centre-backs. George Harmon made way at left wing-back as Elijah Campbell moved out to the left side of defence. James Brown kept his place at right wing-back.
- Aidan Denholm is on loan from Hearts so can't feature this weekend. Noah Chilvers joined Connor Randall and Josh Nisbet in midfield once more. Jordan White partnered Ronan Hale at Eamonn Brophy's expense up front.
