Overview

• Hearts sit top of the Premiership after six unbeaten league matches, with Hibs also unbeaten but trailing by eight points.
• Derek McInnes takes charge of his first Edinburgh derby as Hearts manager and has voiced admiration for Gray’s turnaround at Hibs.
• Gray reports late fitness doubts over midfielders Jamie McGrath and Miguel Chaiwa, while defender Rocky Bushiri is available.
• Hibs defender Grant Hanley says the squad is preparing with their usual level of detail and treating the occasion like any other match.
• Recent form underlines contrasting rhythms, with Hearts collecting wins and Hibs held to a run heavy on draws despite last season’s strong derby results.