Probable Lineups
4-2-3-1
3-5-2
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.5)
6.8
Average Ratings
6.8
(6.5)
27.3
Average Age
26.3
181.8
Average Height (cm)
182.8
(0.8)
1.2
Shots pg
1
(0.8)
(47%)
51%
Aerial Duel Success
52%
(51%)
(0.6)
0.5
Dribbles pg
0.5
(0.7)
(1)
1
Tackles pg
0.9
(1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premiership.
Missing Players
Hearts
Kilmarnock
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Gordon | Out | 4.99 | |
| Alex Cochrane | Out | 6.82 | |
| Craig Halkett | Doubtful | 6.5 | |
| Barrie McKay | Doubtful | 6.25 |
No missing players.
Team News
Hearts
Kilmarnock
- Hearts' management made three changes after the men in maroon kicked off their league season with a 2-0 win away to St Johnstone in Perth, before falling to a 2-1 defeat in Trondheim against Rosenborg in Europa Conference League qualifying.
- Alex Cochrane, who is suspended for the first three Scottish Premiership games of the season, replaced Stephen Kingsley at left-back. Beni Baningime took Peter Haring's place to join Cammy Devlin in front of the Jambos' back four.
- Alex Lowry started at Calem Nieuwenhof's expense, joining Alan Forrest and Yutaro Oda in support of lone striker Lawrence Shankland. The former Ayr and Dundee United striker scored on his 28th birthday in Norway on Thursday.
- Derek McInnes made two changes from Kilmarnock's final League Cup group stage game, a 2-1 victory over Albion Rovers at Cliftonhill, as they clinched a 1-0 victory over Rangers at Rugby Park to kick off their league campaign.
- Ipswich Town loanee Corrie Ndaba started at left wing-back, replacing Fraser Murray in the starting lineup. Danny Armstrong, Killie's main man last season, started on the other flank at right wing-back.
- Killie opted to start with Marley Watkins and Matty Kennedy up front, as David Watson took Innes Cameron's place in the starting eleven. Kilmarnock's talisman and new club captain Kyle Vassell was only fit enough for the bench on Saturday.
