Hearts v Celtic: Team news; How to watch; Head-to-head; Talking point; What the bookies say

It is the second meeting between the sides in Gorgie this season with the first, on the opening weekend of the league campaign, producing a captivating affair with the Capital club edging out their Glasgow rivals 2-1 thanks to a late John Souttar goal.

Back then there were still restrictions on crowds with no away fans. Tonight’s encounter will be a close to a sell out, but with only around 1,000 visiting supporters.

It is a big match for both teams. Hearts are currently comfortable in third. Fourth and fifth face each other at Fir Park as Motherwell host Hibs and Aberdeen lost to St Mirren on Tuesday meaning there is an opportunity to put more distance between Robbie Neilson's men and the chasing pack.

For Celtic, it is about keeping up the pressure on Rangers. Last week they were able to reduce the gap at the top from six to four points. A game at Tynecastle, however, presents a very tricky test.

Here’s the key match info you’ll need to tune in…

Tynecastle Park, Wednesday, January 26. Kick-off 7.45pm

The game is being broadcast by Sky Sports who hold exclusive rights of the Scottish Premiership action in the UK. The match is available on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event. Coverage begins at 7pm.

Hearts are set to be boosted by the return of John Souttar and Ben Woodburn, while Beni Baningime will come into contention having been on the bench for the Scottish Cup fourth round win over Auchinleck Talbot. All three trained ahead of the match. Neilson will be without Taylor Moore, however.

Ange Postecoglou is set to be missing at least five first-team stars. Tom Rogic and Daizen Maeda are on international duty for Australia and Japan respectively. Kyogo Furuhashi and David Turnbull are missing through injury