Jim Goodwin takes his Aberdeen side to Edinburgh on Wednesday night knowing a defeat against Hearts could see their hopes of finishing third all but dashed for another season.
The battle of the best of the rest has been tight for all of this campaign, however Robbie Neilson's side has managed to open a gap on the Dons and Livingston since the World Cup break. A win for the Pittodrie men means they will be just three points behind the Jambos. Goodwin will have to pick his team up after their extra-time loss to Rangers in the Viaplay Cup semi-final at Hampden on Sunday.
Aberdeen will be without captain Anthony Stewart for the trip to the capital after he was shown a straight red for a reckless challenge on Rangers winger Fashion Sakala. It will force Goodwin to shuffle his pack and maybe formation as well due to the lack of cover in the centre back position.
