Probable Lineups
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.4)
6.5
Average Ratings
6.9
(6.7)
27.8
Average Age
26.6
182.2
Average Height (cm)
183.3
(0.8)
0.8
Shots pg
1
(1)
(49%)
51%
Aerial Duel Success
52%
(52%)
(0.4)
0.5
Dribbles pg
0.6
(0.6)
(1.4)
1.3
Tackles pg
1.1
(1.5)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premiership.
Missing Players
Hearts
Aberdeen
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calem Nieuwenhof | Out | N/A | |
| Gerald Taylor | Out | 6.48 | |
| James Penrice | Out | 6.81 | |
| Yutaro Oda | Doubtful | 6.28 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pape Guèye | Out | 7.53 |
Team News
Hearts
Aberdeen
- Hearts boss Neil Critchley named three changes after the Jambos were hammered at home by Celtic in a 4-1 defeat at Tynecastle last weekend, before they were beaten in Belgium by Cercle Brugge 2-0 in their Europa Conference League match.
- Craig Gordon continued in goal behind a back four of Adam Forrester (who replaced Daniel Oyegoke at right-back), Frankie Kent, Kye Rowles and James Penrice. Malachi Boateng and Cammy Devlin continued in midfield.
- Beni Baningime moved onto the bench, as Yan Dhanda was handed a start in midweek. The incoming Kenneth Vargas - in for Blair Spittal - and Alan Forrest looked to support sole striker Lawrence Shankland in the Jambos' frontline.
- Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin named three changes to the Dons team that recorded their first Scottish Premiership defeat this season in a 2-1 loss to St Mirren. in Paisley, before a mental midweek match where they drew 3-3 with Hibs.
- Dimitar Mitov continued in goal behind the unchanged back four of Jack MacKenzie, Gavin Molloy, Slobodan Rubezic and Nicky Devlin. Sivert Nilsen joined club captain Graeme Shinnie in midfield at Easter Road on Tuesday night.
- Two changes came in the wide areas as Duk and Topi Keskinen replaced Leighton Clarkson and Shayden Morris. That duo joined Jamie McGrath in support of lone striker Kevin Nisbet, who took Ester Sokler's place in the Aberdeen attack.
Match FactsSponsored
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Aberdeen have scored at least 2 goals in 13 of their last 16 matches (Premiership).
Over 1.5 goals
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Hearts have won their last 5 home matches against Aberdeen in all competitions.
Hearts win
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Aberdeen are undefeated in 21 of their last 22 matches (Premiership).
Aberdeen win or draw
