Just 77 days on from their entertaining 3-3 draw at Tynecastle last season, Hearts and Rangers will face off once again this weekend as duo kick of the new Scottish Premiership campaign in Edinburgh.
With a potential 11 new signings on show between the teams, the game in Gorgie is sure to be an intriguing one as two of last year’s top three look to begin their season with a vital three points.
Hearts boss Steven Naismith knows he will be without both Beni Baningime and Calem Nieuwenhof tomorrow, while experienced defender Stephen Kingsley is a doubt for the game. For Rangers boss Philippe Clement, only Dujon Sterling will be missing. However, the Belgian does have several selection dilemmas, both in defence and upfront.
So how will both sides line up at Tynecastle tomorrow? The Scotsman predicts Hearts’ and Rangers’ starting XI, with a number of new signings set for debuts in the capital.
13. CM: Cammy Devlin (Hearts)
Will face a battle with probable new signing Malachi Boateng for a starting spot going forward, but the Australian have more experience of the challenge Rangers pose, so we expect him to start at Tynecastle tomorrow afternoon. | SNS Group
14. CM: Connor Barron (Rangers)
After an impressive pre-season campaign, Barron has played himself into contention for tomorrow's game. He's likely to start alongside Diomande. | SNS Group
15. LWB: James Penrice (Hearts)
The Jambos new boy will fit into the left-wing back slot after arriving from Livingston in the summer, with Stephen Kingsley only just back from a knock. | SNS Group
16. RW: Rabbi Matondo (Rangers)
Will face competition from Scott Wright and Vaclav Cerny to start against Hearts, but Clement is likely to opt for the Welsh winger, with the speed of Matondo allowing the Gers to get behind the Jambos' backline. | SNS Group