Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(43) 29 Goals 15 (33)
(30) 22 Assists 13 (21)
(6.5) 6.8 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.5)
27 Average Age 26.2
180.9 Average Height (cm) 182.9
(0.8) 1 Shots pg 0.7 (0.7)
(47%) 50% Aerial Duel Success 54% (49%)
(0.5) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.4 (0.5)
(1.1) 1 Tackles pg 0.9 (1.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premiership.

Missing Players

Hearts
St. Mirren
Player Reason Status Rating
Odeluga Offiah Out 6.43
Liam Boyce Doubtful 6.51
Cameron Devlin Doubtful 6.46
Player Reason Status Rating
Ryan Strain Out 6.59
Ryan Flynn Doubtful 6.09

Team News

Hearts
St. Mirren
  • Hearts boss Steven Naismith made four changes after the Jambos recorded back-to-back defeats as they lost late on to Aberdeen at Pittodrie 2-1, before a shock 2-0 victory over Celtic at Parkhead last weekend.
  • Kye Rowles, Frankie Kent and Stephen Kingsley, who scored a cracking free-kick, continued as the Jambos' back three. Alex Cochrane started at left wing-back, with Nathaniel Atkinson taking Toby Sibbick's place on the right.
  • Two alterations came in midfield as Jorge Grant and Aidan Denholm joined Beni Baningime, replacing Calem Nieuwenhof and Alex Lowry. Alan Forrest joined Lawrence Shankland, who headed Hearts in front, in attack in place of Kenneth Vargas.
  • Stephen Robinson named one change to the St Mirren side which clinched a 2-0 victory over Ross County in Paisley, before they were held at home by Motherwell in a goalless draw last weekend.
  • Richard Taylor rejoined Alex Gogic and Marcus Fraser in the Buddies' backline, at Charles Dunne's expense. Ryan Flynn was filling in at right wing-back but joins Ryan Strain out injured, so Thierry Small took his spot on the flank.
  • Caolan Boyd-Munce made way for Keanu Baccus to accompany club captain Mark O'Hara, who had his spot-kick saved on Saturday, in midfield. Greg Kiltie pushed further forward to support Stav Nahmani and Jonah Ayunga in attack.

Prediction

  • Third takes on fourth as Hearts host St Mirren at Tynecastle, the Jambos ahead of the Buddies on goal difference but having played a game fewer than Saints.
  • Hearts are ecstatic after claiming their first league victory at Celtic Park since April 2007, having not won there in any competition since October 2009, and equalling their tally of six away victories in all competitions from last season. The Jambos lost to Saints back in September, courtesy of a sole goal in Paisley, so are out for revenge ahead of the Edinburgh derby and aim to create a gap in third place.
  • Saints head through to Edinburgh disappointed that they couldn't convert a point against Motherwell into all three. The Buddies have lost just once at home in the league this season but haven't captured a similar form away from home. They've won just two Scottish Premiership games on the road so far this season, one in Edinburgh against Hibs, and would love to claim a capital city double here.
  • St Mirren have found it tricky on their travels recently, so Hearts will hope that they can succeed their surprise victory at Parkhead with another three precious points.
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