Robbie Neilson’s men were 3-1 winners at Tynecastle last weekend after rebounding from an early Drey Wright goal to win the contest through an Andy Halliday double and goal from Stephen Kingsley. Repeating the feat at the national stadium will not only book a place for the Jambos in the Scottish Cup final, it’ll also guarantee them eight games in European football next season.
The Hearts head coach is further bolstered by midfielder Cammy Devlin returning from injury to make himself fit and available for Saturday’s match, but will he make the starting XI after Halliday’s heroics last time out?
Michael Smith and John Souttar are not expected to recover in time, while Beni Baningime won’t be back until the end of this year.
Here’s how we think Hearts will line up...
1. GK - Craig Gordon
The captain will be looking for his third clean sheet against Hibs this season. Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group
2. DR - Nathaniel Atkinson
The Australian is expected to return to the starting XI after missing last week's 1-1 draw with Ross County. Photo: Ewan Bootman - SNS Group
3. DL - Alex Cochrane
The Brighton loanee could drop out if Andy Halliday is moved into defence with another midfielder starting alongside Haring, but we don't expect that to be the case. Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group
4. DC - Craig Halkett
Missed the last derby through injury and will be raring to go for this one. Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group