It's the game in which a Hearts hero can be made and that oppoetunity beckons for Neil Critchley and his players this weekend.
The Leith side are in desperate need of a positive result after last weekend’s dismal collapse to Dundee United at Tannadice. However, they will find their city rivals in fine form with new boss Neil Crithcley having won both of his opening two fixtures.
Over the years, there have been plenty of derby heroes. From the cult heroes to the legends like Rudi Skacel and John Robertson, Hearts have made memories to savour in this fixture over the years.
The Edinburgh Evening News asked on social media for fans' favourite derby moments. Here are 10 of the best...
1. Hibs 1-3 Hearts (02/01/12)
Rudi Skacel struck in the 90th minute at Easter Road to earn a memorable derby win. "When Rudi banged the third in at Easter Road at New Year. Boom! That left peg! Utter bedlam ensued!" | SNS Group
2. Hearts 3-2 Hibs (26/12/06)
A fiery afternoon where the drama was cranked up, amid a Hibs red card and Saulius Mikoliunas winner that moved Hearts four clear of their rivals. "Boxing day 2006, 3-2, Miko's screamer." | SNS Group
3. Hibs 1-2 Hearts (20/02/94)
The game where Wayne Foster made himself a Gorgie hero with a telling derby contribution back in 1994's Scottish Cup. "Super!" Photo: Gordon Fraser
4. Hibs 0-1 Hearts (30/10/13)
Stevenson's strike dragged administration-hit Hearts through to the League Cup semi-final. "We were going through a real headache at the time and that was like medicine." | SNS Group