Hearts can put themselves in a commanding position in the Europa Conference League if they overcome Fiorentina.
Robbie Neilson's men face a tough task against the Serie A outfit, as they bid to follow up their win in Riga over RFS with a big result under the lights at Tynecastle in front of their passionate home support. The Italians arrive in the capital with just one point from their two matches to date and will also be going all out for the win.
A victory for the Jambos would open up a five point gap on Fiorentina and would get the Hearts players, staff and fans believing they can go on and reach the knockouts with a top two finish in the section. Here is everything you need to know ahead of the blockbuster Euro showdown in Gorgie.
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What TV channel is the match on?
Hearts vs Fiorentina is LIVE on TV.
The match will be shown on BT Sport 3.
When is the game and can I live stream it?
Yes - the match is available to live stream on the BT Sport app.
The match takes place at Tynecastle Park, Edinburgh on October 6 with an 8pm kick-off. Coverage begins at 7.30pm.
You can keep up to date with the score and all the latest news by following Edinburgh Live Sport on Twitter.
Alternatively, BBC Sportsound will provide updates as will Hearts via their social media channels.
Team news
Key defender Craig Halkett missed the weekend defeat to Rangers but should return for this huge clash.
Speaking last week, Robbie Neilson said: “If he doesn’t make it this week then he will definitely make the next game. He had the hamstring, then a calf issue, then he came back and tweaked it again.
“We are trying to make sure that, when we get him back, he is back for good. If we are pushing him for these big games then there is going to be a risk. He has been a key player for us over the last couple of years."
Kye Rowles remains a few weeks away from a return while Cammy Devlin is available for this one with his ban for his red card against Rangers only counting domestically.
Liam Boyce remains a long-term absentee.
Latest odds
Hearts 4/1
Draw 3/1
Fiorentina 6/10
**Odds correct from Paddy Power at time of writing**
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