Edinburgh Derby Preview

It’s the third Edinburgh Derby of the season,Honours are even with one win a piece.
Steven Fletcher insists the battle for champions league football won’t bring any added spice to Saturday’s derby at Tynecastle.

According to the Hibs kid,the rivalry with Hearts is such that every player would give their all even if nothing was at stake.

Hearts Team News:

Hearts will be without Captain Steven Pressely through suspension but welcome back top scorer Rudi Skacel

Player to watch: Rudi Skacel

Top scorer returns to the side after suspension

Hibernian Team News:

Simon Brown in line to keep his place,Hibs hopeful David Murphy will be fit,New signing from Oldham Athletic Chris Killen goes straight in to the squad

Player to watch: Derek Riordan

The striker is in form after 2 superb strikes against Dunfermline last week

Match Facts & Stats

Its a win each this season so far in the Edinburgh Derby,

Hearts won the first meeting between the two 4-0 at Tynecastle and the Hibees gained revenge at Easter Rd 2-0.

Ref Watch:

Mike McCurry

Match Prediction:

Hearts 1 Hibs 2

Next Fixtures:

Rangers-Tennents Scottish cup 4th round-Sat 4th February 2006-Ibrox stadium-KO 12.15pm