Robbie Neilson has labelled this coming week as 'huge' for Hearts.
The Jambos kick-off two massive games with a showdown with Aberdeen under the lights at Tynecastle in a blockbuster match in the race for third spot. The Gorgie side know victory over Jim Goodwin's men would create a nine point gap between the two while they could also move further ahead of Livingston, currently four points behind them in fourth, depending on the outcome of their match with Dundee United.
Focus after tonight's game swiftly turns to the Scottish Cup with Hearts making the short trip across Edinburgh to face city rivals Hibs in a derby showdown. The two sides met a couple of weeks ago to kick off 2023 with Neilson and Co hammering Lee Johnson's men 3-0 at Tynecastle. But the Jambos boss has his eye on Aberdeen tonight and knows his side face a tough game in front of a full house. Hearts are unbeaten in their last six Premiership outings and will be hoping to make that seven and hand their top three and European football hopes for next season a massive boost.
