Hearts will look to return to winning ways against Aberdeen at Pittodrie this weekend and can count on the return of an influential player. Midfielder Alex Lowry, ineligible for Wednesday's game against parent club Rangers, is back in the squad for the trip north.
He is expected to go into the starting line-up as head coach Steven Naismith makes only minimal changes. After a four-game winning league run prior to defeat in midweek, he has built the spine of a solid team.
Here is the predicted Hearts team for Saturday:
5. RWB: Nathaniel Atkinson
Back from injury and played 45 minutes against Rangers. Taken off to protect him ahead of the weekend. | SNS Group
6. RCM: Calem Nieuwenhof
Quiet against Rangers but tends to start most Hearts games. | SNS Group
7. CM: Beni Baningime
Strong over the last few weeks. Hearts will need a big display from him at Pittodrie. | SNS
8. LCM: Alex Lowry
Ineligible to face parent club Rangers but likely to slot back into midfield. | SNS Group