Overview
- Kick-off is at 12:30pm, with live TV coverage on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football, streaming via Sky Go and NOW, and radio commentary on BBC Radio Scotland.
- This is the 668th meeting between the clubs, arriving 150 years after their first match on Christmas Day 1875.
- Hearts arrive on a surge after defeating Celtic and Rangers and are the first non-Old Firm side to lead the league at Christmas since Aberdeen in 1993.
- Hibs expect Chris Cadden and Warren O'Hora to be in contention and Rudi Molotnikov back in training, while Hearts anticipate Claudio Braga to be available and Craig Halkett fit after returning to training.
- The previous derby in October ended 1-0 to Hearts through Craig Halkett’s stoppage-time winner, with the defender signing a new deal this week.