Hibernian can inflict more pain on their Gorgie rivals

Ladbrokes Premiership
BT Sport 1, 7.45pm Wednesday

Hibernian can inflict more capital pain on their rivals with a win at Hearts.

Neil Lennon's side have completely overshadowed their Gorgie rivals this season, despite being promoted only last season.

They also have a terrific recent derby record against Hearts, the one blip being a Scottish Cup exit this season, which Hearts boss Craig Levein talked up like they had won the Champions League.

But Hearts now look like they are desperate for their holidays and look short all over the pitch, especially if striker Kyle Lafferty isn't fit due to an Achilles strain.

Hibs are orchestrated by the superb John McGinn in midfield and Jamie Maclaren and Flo Kamberi up front can cause Hearts problems at Tynecastle in what is usually a low-scoring fixture.

Recommendation
Hibernian
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Team news

Hearts
Kyle Lafferty and John Souttar are major doubts for Hearts. David Milinkovic should return. Jamie Brandon, Marcus Godinho, Andy Irving, Arnaud Djoum and Prince Buaben are long-term injuries.

Hibernian
Hibs are missing back-up keeper Ross Laidlaw.

Key stat
Both teams to score has failed to land in six of the last seven meetings between the sides.

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