Hearts will look to maintain their lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership table as they welcome Motherwell to Tynecastle this Saturday (kick-off: 3pm).
Just one point ahead of Rangers going into the weekend, Derek McInnes’ side saw the gap at the top close last weekend when they dropped vital points in a 2-2 draw with Livingston at Almondvale.
However, a win over Motherwell this week would temporarily put them four points clear of Rangers, who play Falkirk just 24 hours later. While they could go six clear of Celtic, depending on how they fare at home to St Mirren on Saturday afternoon.
As for their visitors, Motherwell, Jens Berthel Askou’s side are without a win in four after a toiling March period. Last weekend’s 3-2 home defeat to Falkirk leaves them just three points ahead of Hibs in fifth, with their European aspirations under threat heading into the final six games of the campaign.
Ahead of the game at Tynecastle, The Scotsman has all the latest team news:
13. Calem Nieuwenhof - Hearts - OUT
Continues to be troubled by a long-term hamstring issue, and won't play any part in this weekend's game at Tynecastle. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
14. Ageu - Hearts - OUT
The summer signing has had his season restricted by injury and is expected to miss the rest of the season with a thigh issue. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
15. Finlay Pollock - Hearts - OUT
The young midfielder is hoping to return before the end of the campaign following a long period of absence with a hamstring injury, but it is too soon for him to take part this weekend. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group