Probable Lineups
4-2-3-1
3-4-2-1
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.5)
6.7
Average Ratings
6.7
(6.4)
26.5
Average Age
24.5
184.2
Average Height (cm)
183.9
(0.9)
1.1
Shots pg
0.8
(0.6)
(49%)
53%
Aerial Duel Success
50%
(47%)
(0.4)
0.5
Dribbles pg
0.4
(0.5)
(1.3)
1.4
Tackles pg
1.1
(1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premiership.
Missing Players
Hearts
Motherwell
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Taylor | Out | 6.48 | |
| Stephen Kingsley | Out | 6.17 | |
| Calem Nieuwenhof | Doubtful | N/A | |
| Frankie Kent | Doubtful | 6.86 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callum Slattery | Doubtful | N/A | |
| Jack Vale | Doubtful | 6.09 | |
| Ross Callachan | Doubtful | 5.98 |
Team News
Hearts
Motherwell
- Hearts boss Neil Critchley named three changes after the Jambos' derby defeat at Tynecastle for the first time in five years as they lost to Hibernian on Boxing Day, before they threw two points away in a 2-2 draw in Dingwall against Ross County.
- Craig Gordon remained in goal for the Jambos on Sunday afternoon. Adam Forrester returned to the defence at right-back, with Daniel Oyegoke moving centrally to partner Kye Rowles and James Penrice continuing at left-back.
- Jorge Grant replaced the suspended Cammy Devlin, to accompany Beni Baningime in midfield. Musa Drammeh and Blair Spittal joined Liam Boyce, in for the seemingly injured Lawrence Shankland, in support of teenage talent James Wilson who bagged a brace at the weekend.
- Motherwell manager Stuart Kettlewell named three changes to the Steelmen side that battered on Boxing Day by Celtic 4-0 at Parkhead, before they bounced back with a controversial 2-2 draw against Rangers at Fir Park on Sunday afternoon.
- Aston Oxborough remained in goal behind Shane Blaney, Dan Casey and Liam Gordon, who took Kofi Balmer's place, in the back three. Marvin Kaleta continued at right wing-back, with Ewan Wilson on the left-hand side once again.
- Andy Halliday returned in midfield, at Tom Sparrow's expense, to join Lennon Miller and Harry Paton. Both Tawanda Maswanhise and Apostolos Stamatelopoulos, who replaced Tony Watt in the Well's attack, scored against the Gers at the weekend.
