Probable Lineups
3-4-1-2
4-2-3-1
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.5)
6.7
Average Ratings
6.7
(6.5)
26
Average Age
26.3
183.1
Average Height (cm)
184.2
(0.7)
1
Shots pg
1.1
(0.8)
(50%)
51%
Aerial Duel Success
53%
(48%)
(0.4)
0.4
Dribbles pg
0.4
(0.4)
(1.3)
1.1
Tackles pg
1.4
(1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premiership.
Missing Players
Ross County
Hearts
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Will Nightingale | Doubtful | 6.64 | |
| Ross Laidlaw | Doubtful | 6.49 | |
| Elijah Campbell | Doubtful | 6.51 | |
| Alex Samuel | Doubtful | 6.17 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Taylor | Out | 6.48 | |
| Stephen Kingsley | Out | 6.17 | |
| Cameron Devlin | Out | 6.67 | |
| Calem Nieuwenhof | Doubtful | N/A | |
| Frankie Kent | Doubtful | 6.86 |
Team News
Ross County
Hearts
- Ross County boss Don Cowie made four changes after the Staggies failed to make their numerical advantage count in a 2-1 defeat in Dingwall to St Mirren, before a wonderful 3-0 win over Dundee at Dens Park on Boxing Day.
- Jordan Amissah was handed his County debut between the sticks, replacing Jack Hamilton. Ryan Leak took Scott Allardice's spot to join Kacper Lopata and Akil Wright in the Staggies defence.
- Aidan Denholm, who can't face his parent club here, replaced Josh Nisbet in midfield to join Connor Randall and Noah Chilvers. Jordan White made way for Jack Grieves to support lone striker Ronan Hale.
- Hearts boss Neil Critchley named two changes after the Jambos returned to winning ways with a 2-1 victory against St Johnstone, before a derby defeat at Tynecastle for the first time in five years as they lost to Hibernian on Boxing Day.
- Craig Gordon remained in goal for the Jambos. Daniel Oyegoke moved to right-back with James Penrice continuing on the left hand side. Craig Halkett replaced Adam Forrester to join Kye Rowles at the heart of the defence.
- Beni Baningime replaced Malachi Boateng in the middle of the park to accompany Cammy Devlin, who is suspended this weekend. Musa Drammeh and Blair Spittal joined Lawrence Shankland, in support of teenage talent James Wilson up front.
