Probable Lineups
3-5-2
4-2-3-1
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.5)
6.8
Average Ratings
6.8
(6.6)
27.2
Average Age
27
182.8
Average Height (cm)
180.4
(0.8)
1.1
Shots pg
1.1
(0.8)
(50%)
49%
Aerial Duel Success
48%
(47%)
(0.6)
0.5
Dribbles pg
0.5
(0.6)
(1.1)
0.9
Tackles pg
1
(1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premiership Championship Group.
Missing Players
Kilmarnock
Hearts
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Magennis | Out | 6.4 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calem Nieuwenhof | Doubtful | 6.59 | |
| Craig Halkett | Doubtful | 6.5 | |
| Peter Haring | Doubtful | 6.76 | |
| Liam Boyce | Doubtful | 6.45 |
Team News
Kilmarnock
Hearts
- Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes made one change to the Killie team that beat Ross County 1-0 in their last Scottish Premiership game at home, before a third away league win of the season as they beat St Johnstone 2-0 in Perth.
- Will Dennis continued in goal behind a defensive trio of Stuart Findlay, Joe Wright and Lewis Mayo. Robbie Deas made way for an extra man - David Watson - in midfield as he joined Liam Donnelly and Liam Polworth in the middle of the park.
- Danny Armstrong started on the right-hand side of midfield, with Matty Kennedy on the left-hand side. Club captain Kyle Vassell and Marley Watkins lead the line for Killie at McDiarmid Park once more, the weekend before last.
- Hearts boss Steven Naismith made three changes from the Jambos' 4-2 victory over Livingston at Tynecastle in their last Scottish Premiership match, before suffering Hampden heartache as they lost 2-0 to Rangers in the Scottish Cup.
- Craig Gordon came back inbetween the sticks for the Livingston game in preparation for the semi-final. Stephen Kingsley replaced Alex Cochrane at left-back to join Nathaniel Atkinson, Frankie Kent and Kye Rowles in the back four.
- Cammy Devlin and Beni Baningime continued in the middle of the park. Yutaro Oda and Barrie McKay made way for Kenneth Vargas and Alan Forrest to start on the right-hand side and left-hand side respectively, behind Lawrence Shankland.
