Hibs take on Dundee United at Tannadice tonight with the visitors looking to extend their unbeaten run to 14 games in all competitions. And any kind of victory for the away side will see David Gray’s men move ahead of their hosts into fourth place in the Scottish Premiership.
Gray is unlikely to make many changes to his starting XI on the back of a famous result against Celtic on Saturday. Hibs ran out 2-1 winners at Easter Road as Josh Campbell scored twice to cap a stunning team performance.
But Hibs do have a couple of options, with both Celtic loanee Hyeokkyu Kwon and January signing Alasana Manneh - both unavailable for the visit of the reigning champions - back in the squad. Dylan Levitt is also back in training and could feature.
Hibs have suffered late heartache in both of their previous meetings with Jim Goodwin’s United this season. In their most recent encounter, the home side conceded an injury-time penalty in November’s 1-1 draw at Easter Road. And, just a couple of weeks before that, the visitors blew an injury-time lead as they conceded TWICE in time added on to lose 3-2 on Tayside.
Here’s how we think Gray’s men, who welcome Hearts to Easter Road on Sunday, will line up as they look to right the wrongs of those disappointing encounters - and maintain momentum ahead of facing their local rivals:
5. RB Chris Cadden
Given Lewis Miller's niggling ankle problems, Cadden may return for a game where Hibs will need more go-forward at wingback, despite the Aussie's battling performance in the win over Celtic. | SNS Group
6. CM Nathan Moriah-Welsh
Dylan Levitt has been back in training, while Alasana Manneh and Hyeokkyu Kwon are both available again. But it would take a heart of stone to drop Moriah-Welsh after his performance against Celtic. | SNS Group
7. CM Nectar Triantis
Sunderland loanee is in imperious form for Hibs at the moment. That pass for the opener against Celtic ... just perfect. A guaranteed starter when fit. | SNS Group
8. LWB Nicky Cadden
Should enjoy the chance to get on the front foot after his disciplined performance against Celtic, when he still managed to get involved in the build-up to the second goal. | SNS Group