Hibs head to Fir Park tomorrow knowing that a defeat will end their race for a spot in the Scottish Premiership top six. Against a Motherwell side needing victory to give themselves a chance of overtaking Dundee, currently sitting sixth and with two games to play following the convenient postponement of their midweek home game against Rangers, Nick Montgomery’s men could actually get the job done with a draw.
But they’ll want to give themselves the best possible chance of putting pressure on Dundee, who travel to Pittodrie to face an Aberdeen team trying to put distance between themselves and the relegation play-off spot. Montgomery has a reasonable squad to choose from, at least, with the potential return to full fitness of Dutch striker Dylan Vente providing options for a team short of centre forward alternatives in recent months. Here’s how both teams shape up, in terms of fitness and availability:
5. Dylan Vente (Hibs) - DOUBT
Hasn't played since start of March because of an ankle injury. Back in full training and could make the squad. | SNS Group
6. Jonathan Obika (Motherwell) - OUT
The well-travelled frontman hasn't featured since February due to injury. | SNS Group
7. Josh Cambell (Hibs) - AVAILABLE
Made the bench last week and has fully recovered from broken ankle AND knee injury sustained in December. | SNS Group
8. Barry Maguire (Motherwell) - OUT
Out for the season after undergoing surgery to solve a quad problem. | SNS Group