Hearts will look to keep their narrow lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership as they visits city rivals Hibs at Easter Road in a mammoth Edinburgh derby clash this Sunday (kick-off: 4.30pm).
One point ahead of Rangers, and three ahead of Celtic, the Jambos could find themselves knocked off their perch temporarily ahead of the game, with both title rivals scheduled to play before them against Motherwell and Falkirk, respectively.
The fourth and final meeting between the sides this season, Hearts have won the last two games against Hibs on home soil, with their most recent victory coming via a late Tomas Magnusson goal in February. However, as one of only five sides to beat the Gorgie outfit in the league this season, David Gray’s side will enter the game with confidence.
Ahead of the game at Easter Road, The Scotsman has all the early team news:
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9. Rudi Molotnikov - Hibs - OUT
The young attacker will miss the rest of the campaign after suffering a setback into his bid to return from an ankle issue. | SNS Group
10. Craig Halkett - Hearts - DOUBT
Missed training earlier this week, leaving Derek McInnes sweating on his involvement. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
11. Craig Gordon - Hearts - OUT
The veteran goalkeeper is still missing due to a shoulder issue he picked up earlier in the season. | SNS Group
12. Munashe Garananga - Hibs - DOUBT
On loan defender picked up a hamstring injury on international duty and missed the 2-0 defeat to Aberdeen a fortnight ago. Expected to return to the squad this weekend, though. | SNS Group