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New number one keeps his place. | SNS Group

Predicted Hearts XI vs Inverness CT as five changes made in Premier Sports Cup in hectic schedule juggling act

By Ben Banks

Sports editor and journalist

Published 15th Aug 2026, 12:00 GMT

Here’s how we think Hearts will line up against Inverness CT in the Premier Sports Cup.

Hearts begin their Premier Sports Cup campaign at home to Inverness CT in the last 16 stage this Sunday.

The Jambos are in a better place after thumping Dundee United last weekend and drawing against Benfica on Thursday. They now look to reach a quarter-final against lower league opposition as another game looms for head coach Wouter Vrancken amid a congested fixture schedule.

Rapid Vienna in a Conference League play-off first leg awaits next week but all eyes will be on cup progress at Tynecastle. With five changes from the side that drew 1-1 with Benfica, here’s how we think Hearts will line up against Inverness.

Calvin Miller rested so Albanian comes in.

9. LM - Sabah Kerjota

Calvin Miller rested so Albanian comes in. | SNS Group

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Played as a 10 behind the central forward.

10. CAM - Claudio Braga

Played as a 10 behind the central forward. | SNS Group

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Takes the place of Sabri Guendouz but Braga moves back one to allow him through the middle.

11. ST - Amadou Ba-Sy

Takes the place of Sabri Guendouz but Braga moves back one to allow him through the middle. | SNS

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