Hearts predicted XI for Saturday's match with Hibs. Picture: SNSHearts predicted XI for Saturday's match with Hibs. Picture: SNS
Hearts predicted XI for Saturday's match with Hibs. Picture: SNS

Predicted Hearts XI v Hibs – with questions around defence heading into Edinburgh derby

Hearts take on Hibs in the Scottish Cup fourth round at Easter Road on Sunday.
By Craig Fowler
Published 20th Jan 2023, 17:01 BST
Updated 20th Jan 2023, 17:01 BST

Manager Robbie Neilson has some big decisions to make on his starting XI,

This is the team we believe the Hearts boss will go with...

Has impressed since coming on for Craig Gordon.

1. GK – ZANDER CLARK

Has impressed since coming on for Craig Gordon. Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group

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Has played well in recent games and deserves to keep his place.

2. RB – NATHANIEL ATKINSON

Has played well in recent games and deserves to keep his place. Photo: Rob Casey - SNS Group

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Will return from suspension.

3. LB – ALEX COCHRANE

Will return from suspension. Photo: Paul Devlin - SNS Group

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Played very well at Ibrox while Toby Sibbick made a bad error which led to a goal, so expect him to get the nod of the two.

4. DRC - JAMES HILL

Played very well at Ibrox while Toby Sibbick made a bad error which led to a goal, so expect him to get the nod of the two. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group

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