Three points would see them move closer to securing the objective of winning the Championship and a return to the top flight which could ease the pressure slightly on the management and board.
Robbie Neilson has made an addition to the squad with the loan signing of Shay Logan from Aberdeen on loan for the final five league games. It was a move which raised a few eyebrows amongst fans but will give the manager more choice, allowing him to move Michael Smith into a centre-back role or over to left-back. It also keeps Cammy Logan on loan at Cove Rangers where he could get a number of games including one against Rangers in the Scottish Cup this weekend.
We look at the line-up Neilson could choose for the Dunfermline match which includes five changes.

. EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - MARCH 06: Hearts manager Robbie Neilson with assistant manager Lee McCulloch during a Scottish Championship match between Hearts and Dundee at Tynecastle, on March 06, 2021, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
Robbie Neilson will be able to welcome back Craig Gordon and Michael Smith for the clash with Dunfermline. Picture: SNS Photo: Ross MacDonald - SNS Group

. GK: Craig Gordon
The club’s player of the season so far. Has made huge and key saves at crucial points. Photo: Ross MacDonald - SNS Group

. RB: Shay Logan
Hugely experienced in Scottish football with more than 200 top-flight games. Hasn’t played too much for Aberdeen this campaign. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group

. CB: Michael Smith
The Northern Irishman has performed ably at right-back, left-back, centre-back and in the middle of defence. Photo: Ross MacDonald - SNS Group

1. GK: Craig Gordon
The club’s player of the season so far. Has made huge and key saves at crucial points. Photo: Ross MacDonald - SNS Group

2. RB: Shay Logan
Hugely experienced in Scottish football with more than 200 top-flight games. Hasn’t played too much for Aberdeen this campaign. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group

3. CB: Michael Smith
The Northern Irishman has performed ably at right-back, left-back, centre-back and in the middle of defence. Photo: Ross MacDonald - SNS Group

4. CB: Craig Halkett
Has not had a glittering season but has played every minute in the league. Photo: Rob Casey - SNS Group