Predicted Hearts XI vs Stirling Albion as rotation game in effect with seven changes
Currently, Derek McInnes' side have enjoyed 4-1 and 4-0 wins over Dunfermline Athletic plus Hamilton Accies respectively as they look to secure safe passage out the group. Now they travel to Forthbank in search of three more points before the final game of the group versus Dumbarton at Tynecastle.
Changes are likely to be made with players still building up to full fitness but who are some of those who could come in? We take a look at one possible team, with seven changes.
1 . GK - Zander Clark
Replaces Ryan Fulton between the sticks. | SNS Group Photo Sales
2 . RWB - Oisin McEntee
Playing on right of defence and replaces Borchgrevink. | SNS Group Photo Sales
3 . RCB - Michael Steinwender
Maintains place on right of back three. | SNS Group Photo Sales
4 . CB - Craig Halkett
Gives Kent a breather, who's played both sets of 90 minutes so far. | SNS Group Photo Sales
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