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

Following the 0-0 draw at Tynecastle in September, tonight’s clash is the second derby of the season and will be played in front of a full house at Easter Road.

The Capital rivals are just two places apart in the cinch Premiership table, but the Jambos boast a 12-point gap over their hosts and have a good recent record over their rivals.

Hibs boss Shaun Maloney, who will be sampling his first Edinburgh derby, made been a flurry of new signings towards the end of the January transfer window, but only two or three of them are expected to start.

Hearts will probably have more players playing in a Capital derby for the first time.

Both teams are expected to line-up with similar formations, with three at the back, four in midfield and three forwards.

Easter Road, Tuesday, February 1. Kick-off 7.45pm.

The match is live on Sky Sports. Coverage begins at 7pm on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event channels.

Hibs captain Paul Hanlon and Paul McGinn will face late fitness tests. Hanlon has missed Hibs' last two games, while McGinn limped off in the defeat against Livingston on Saturday. Maloney has a big squad to choose from and has a decision to make over who will play up front with Kevin Nisbet and whether to go with Josh Doig or Demetri Mitchell on the left.

Hearts also have problems in defence with Craig Halkett and Michael Smith injured. John Souttar picked up an ankle knock against Motherwell but he's expected to be fit. That means new signing Tony Sibbick could start in defence. Barrie McKay is expected to come back in. Neilson will have to chose between Alex Cochrane and Andy Halliday on the left of midfield.

Hibs (3-4-1-2): Macey; Porteous, Bushiri, Stevenson; Cadden, Doyle-Hayes, Newell, Doig; Mueller; Doidge,