Last weekend proved a bugbear for Hearts, as results elsewhere could've seen them sit top of the table, but beneficial for Livi as they moved off bottom spot. The Jambos were riding high early on in the Premiership but three draws in four Premiership matches, and two since returning from the international break, already has Hearts wondering what could have been. If the men in maroon are to claim a top six spot or better upon their return to the top tier, they have to make their pressure and chances equate to goals and ultimately points. As for Livingston, the monkey is finally off their back. The longer that first win took to arrive, the more frustrated everybody connected with the club would become and the more pressure would be inflicted on playing and managerial personnel. With some big clashes against fellow strugglers to come, they'd love to gather momentum ahead of those clashes to give them a fighting chance. However, given Hearts have passed up several opportunities to win previous matches, if the Jambos find their shooting boots at Tynecastle they should have just too much for Livi. 2:1
Robbie Neilson made three changes in personnel, along with a formation alteration, as Hearts recorded back-to-back league draws with a point in the Highlands after being held by Ross County 2-2 in Dingwall. Taylor Moore made his first Hearts start since signing on loan from Bristol City, in the absence of Michael Smith, as the Jambos resorted to a four man defence. It's unknown whether the Northern Irishman will be back from injury for this one. There was a first Hearts appearance for Cammy Devlin off the bench. Barrie McKay was handed his debut in the derby but was also in from the start against the Staggies, supporting Liam Boyce and the incoming Armand Gnanduillet in attack. David Martindale named three changes to the Livingston team that claimed their first league win of the season with a 1-0 home victory against Celtic before being knocked out of the Premier Sports Cup quarter-finals by Rangers in midweek. Odin Bailey and Cristian Montano came back into the starting eleven in Govan, alongside Stephane Omeonga making his Lions debut. Out dropped Ben Williamson (against his parent club), Jackson Longridge and Jack McMillan. Andrew Shinnie scored against Celtic and kept his place against Rangers as a lone striker. The former Hibs midfielder grabbed his first goal for the club with a great strike, that ultimately proved the difference against the Hoops at home.
Hearts have drawn their last 3 matches against Livingston in all competitions. Livingston have failed to score in their last 4 away matches (Premiership). Hearts have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 5 home matches against Livingston in all competitions. There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Livingston's last 3 games (Premiership). Hearts are undefeated in their last 6 matches (Premiership). Livingston have failed to win their last 6 away matches (Premiership).
Last weekend proved a bugbear for Hearts, as results elsewhere could've seen them sit top of the table, but beneficial for Livi as they moved off bottom spot. The Jambos were riding high early on in the Premiership but three draws in four Premiership matches, and two since returning from the international break, already has Hearts wondering what could have been. If the men in maroon are to claim a top six spot or better upon their return to the top tier, they have to make their pressure and chances equate to goals and ultimately points. As for Livingston, the monkey is finally off their back. The longer that first win took to arrive, the more frustrated everybody connected with the club would become and the more pressure would be inflicted on playing and managerial personnel. With some big clashes against fellow strugglers to come, they'd love to gather momentum ahead of those clashes to give them a fighting chance. However, given Hearts have passed up several opportunities to win previous matches, if the Jambos find their shooting boots at Tynecastle they should have just too much for Livi. 2:1
Robbie Neilson made three changes in personnel, along with a formation alteration, as Hearts recorded back-to-back league draws with a point in the Highlands after being held by Ross County 2-2 in Dingwall. Taylor Moore made his first Hearts start since signing on loan from Bristol City, in the absence of Michael Smith, as the Jambos resorted to a four man defence. It's unknown whether the Northern Irishman will be back from injury for this one. There was a first Hearts appearance for Cammy Devlin off the bench. Barrie McKay was handed his debut in the derby but was also in from the start against the Staggies, supporting Liam Boyce and the incoming Armand Gnanduillet in attack. David Martindale named three changes to the Livingston team that claimed their first league win of the season with a 1-0 home victory against Celtic before being knocked out of the Premier Sports Cup quarter-finals by Rangers in midweek. Odin Bailey and Cristian Montano came back into the starting eleven in Govan, alongside Stephane Omeonga making his Lions debut. Out dropped Ben Williamson (against his parent club), Jackson Longridge and Jack McMillan. Andrew Shinnie scored against Celtic and kept his place against Rangers as a lone striker. The former Hibs midfielder grabbed his first goal for the club with a great strike, that ultimately proved the difference against the Hoops at home.
Hearts have drawn their last 3 matches against Livingston in all competitions. Livingston have failed to score in their last 4 away matches (Premiership). Hearts have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 5 home matches against Livingston in all competitions. There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Livingston's last 3 games (Premiership). Hearts are undefeated in their last 6 matches (Premiership). Livingston have failed to win their last 6 away matches (Premiership).
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