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
9. ST – JOSH GINNELLY
Assuming he is fit, his pace and willingness to run in behind on the counter attack will be useful Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group
10. FC – LAWRENCE SHANKLAND
The top goalscorer will play just off Ginnelly. Photo: Paul Devlin - SNS Group
11. AML – BARRIE MCKAY
Hearts need a big performance from their most creative player Photo: Paul Devlin - SNS Group