Probable Lineups
4-2-3-1
4-3-1-2
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.5)
6.7
Average Ratings
6.6
(6.4)
26.5
Average Age
26.7
181.8
Average Height (cm)
182.2
(0.9)
1
Shots pg
0.7
(0.7)
(48%)
53%
Aerial Duel Success
51%
(50%)
(0.5)
0.5
Dribbles pg
0.5
(0.5)
(1.5)
1.4
Tackles pg
1.1
(1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premiership.
Missing Players
Hearts
St. Johnstone
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calem Nieuwenhof | Out | N/A | |
| Gerald Taylor | Out | 6.48 | |
| Stephen Kingsley | Out | 6.17 | |
| Frankie Kent | Doubtful | 6.86 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam McClelland | Out | 5.83 | |
| Lewis Neilson | Out | 6.39 | |
| André Raymond | Doubtful | 6.65 | |
| Uche Ikpeazu | Doubtful | N/A | |
| Cammy MacPherson | Doubtful | 6.33 |
Team News
Hearts
St. Johnstone
- Hearts boss Neil Critchley named four changes after the Jambos were beaten by Kilmarnock at Rugby Park in a sole goal defeat last Sunday, before they crashed out of the Europa Conference League on Thursday night at Tynecastle.
- Craig Gordon continued in goal behind an unchanged back four of Daniel Oyegoke, Craig Halkett, Kye Rowles and James Penrice as Maltese minnows CS Petrocub drew 2-2 with them in Gorgie.
- Macauley Tait replaced Malachi Boateng in the middle of the park to accompany Cammy Devlin. Musa Drammeh and Blair Spittal made way for Yan Dhanda and Lawrence Shankland to support James Wilson - in for Kenneth Vargas - up front.
- St Johnstone boss Simo Valakari named two changes to the Saints side picked up a point at Pittodrie in a 1-1 draw with Aberdeen, before they succumbed to a late loss to St Mirren 3-2 at McDiarmid Park last weekend.
- Josh Rae continued in goal behind a back four of Drey Wright at left-back, Kyle Bozo Mikulic who replaced Kyle Cameron, Jack Sanders and Lewis Neilson at right-back who is ineligible to face his parent club this weekend.
- Sven Sprangler was suspended, so Adama Sidibeh joined Matt Smith and Jason Holt in midfield. Nicky Clark supported Makenzie Kirk, who has scored three goals in four games, and Benji Kimpioka - who also netted against Saints - in attack.
UNDER 2,5
bts