One of the five teams yet to claim a league victory, host one of two teams looking to keep their unbeaten run intact. The fixture computer hasn't been kind to Ross County whatsoever as they started their Scottish Premiership campaign. Last season's double cup winners, the reigning champions, last year's runners-up and the other two teams that made up the top four have all played the Staggies within the first five fixtures of the season and the tough tests continue to come, hosting Hearts here. The Jambos have made a solid start upon their return to the top tier. An opening day victory over Celtic was the perfect platform for the men in maroon to gather some momentum and they've been particularly impressive on their travels, being the only side to take maximum points with two victories from two, and winning at venues that they don't have a decent recent record at. While it would be quite something for County to claim their first win against a Hearts team yet to lose, the visitors will want to get back to winning ways as soon as they can and should be able to sneak past their hosts on this occasion. 0:1
Ross County have drawn their last 4 matches against Hearts in all competitions. Ross County have been drawing at both half time and full time in their last 4 matches against Hearts in all competitions. Ross County have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 4 matches against Hearts in all competitions. Hearts are undefeated in 14 of their last 15 matches against Ross County in all competitions. There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Hearts's last 3 games (Premiership). Ross County have failed to win their last 5 matches (Premiership). Hearts are undefeated in their last 5 matches (Premiership).
Malky Mackay named three changes to his Staggies side, despite a previously unchanged XI claiming a 1-1 draw at Pittodrie against Aberdeen, before a 3-0 humbling at the hands of Celtic at Parkhead. Conor Randall lost his place at right-back, as he was replaced by Coventry City loanee Jack Burroughs. And fellow defender Alex Iacovitti was ill, meaning that Jack Baldwin started alongside Harry Clarke at centre-back. Midfielder Davide Cancola dropped to the bench, as Alex Samuel was handed a start on the flank. Blair Spittal accompanied him on the other, in support of Jordan White starting as that lone striker. Robbie Neilson made just one change in personnel as Hearts followed their 2-0 victory over Dundee United at Tannadice, being held at home by Hibs in a 0-0 stalemate in the first Edinburgh derby of the season. Stephen Kingsley missed the trip to Tannadice but returned, in the Jambos' first match after the international break, as part of the centre back trio. Ben Woodburn made his debut against United and kept his place to make his Tynecastle debut. Barrie McKay made his first appearance since joining the Jambos, in the derby. The former Swansea City winger joined the men in maroon after his deal with the Swans expired, and is pushing for his first Hearts start, which could arrive here.
Malky Mackay named three changes to his Staggies side, despite a previously unchanged XI claiming a 1-1 draw at Pittodrie against Aberdeen, before a 3-0 humbling at the hands of Celtic at Parkhead. Conor Randall lost his place at right-back, as he was replaced by Coventry City loanee Jack Burroughs. And fellow defender Alex Iacovitti was ill, meaning that Jack Baldwin started alongside Harry Clarke at centre-back. Midfielder Davide Cancola dropped to the bench, as Alex Samuel was handed a start on the flank. Blair Spittal accompanied him on the other, in support of Jordan White starting as that lone striker. Robbie Neilson made just one change in personnel as Hearts followed their 2-0 victory over Dundee United at Tannadice, being held at home by Hibs in a 0-0 stalemate in the first Edinburgh derby of the season. Stephen Kingsley missed the trip to Tannadice but returned, in the Jambos' first match after the international break, as part of the centre back trio. Ben Woodburn made his debut against United and kept his place to make his Tynecastle debut. Barrie McKay made his first appearance since joining the Jambos, in the derby. The former Swansea City winger joined the men in maroon after his deal with the Swans expired, and is pushing for his first Hearts start, which could arrive here.
Ross County have drawn their last 4 matches against Hearts in all competitions. Ross County have been drawing at both half time and full time in their last 4 matches against Hearts in all competitions. Ross County have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 4 matches against Hearts in all competitions. Hearts are undefeated in 14 of their last 15 matches against Ross County in all competitions. There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Hearts's last 3 games (Premiership). Ross County have failed to win their last 5 matches (Premiership). Hearts are undefeated in their last 5 matches (Premiership).
One of the five teams yet to claim a league victory, host one of two teams looking to keep their unbeaten run intact. The fixture computer hasn't been kind to Ross County whatsoever as they started their Scottish Premiership campaign. Last season's double cup winners, the reigning champions, last year's runners-up and the other two teams that made up the top four have all played the Staggies within the first five fixtures of the season and the tough tests continue to come, hosting Hearts here. The Jambos have made a solid start upon their return to the top tier. An opening day victory over Celtic was the perfect platform for the men in maroon to gather some momentum and they've been particularly impressive on their travels, being the only side to take maximum points with two victories from two, and winning at venues that they don't have a decent recent record at. While it would be quite something for County to claim their first win against a Hearts team yet to lose, the visitors will want to get back to winning ways as soon as they can and should be able to sneak past their hosts on this occasion. 0:1
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