Aberdeen hold a two-point advantage but with only two games left time is running out for Hearts. Steven Naismith could alter his shape but is likely to go with the same 4-4-1-1 system which he has used in recent games. Although Hearts need to get something from the game, a slightly more conservative approach is expected against a Rangers team expected to dominate the ball on their own turf. This is the line-up we reckon the interim manager will go with...
. EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 06: Orestis Kiomourtzoglou in action for Hearts during a UEFA Europa Conference League match between Heart of Midlothian and Fiorentina at Tynecastle, on October 06, 2022, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)
Hearts predicted XI Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group
. RB – JAMES HILL
It is harsh on Nathaniel Atkinson, but Hill has better defensive attributes and that will be important at Ibrox Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
. LB – STEPHEN KINGSLEY
With Alex Cochrane suspended, the Scotland international will return at full-back Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group
. CB – TOBY SIBBICK
Has a decent partnership with Kye Rowles. Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group
5. CB – KYE ROWLES
The Australian will start in a back four Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group
6. CM – PETER HARING
Austrian midfielder is expected to keep his place Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group
7. AMR - YUARO ODA
Has become a regular under Naismith, impressing with his work rate off the ball and his fearlessness on it. Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group
8. MC – CAMMY DEVLIN
His energy in the middle of the park is vital to the team Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group