The Lions visit a Hearts side who were triumphant midweek against Portuguese side FC Braga. Livi’s confidence is low at the moment as the Jambo’s can’t seem to do anything wrong, so this as you can imagine it’a sure to be a tough and a stern test for Livi.

Previous games between the clubs have been pretty even although the Lions may just edge the most wins from the pair. Although Hearts had a tough game on their hand on Thursday, this result in Portugal is bound to have the home side fired up for Sundays clash.

Local Derby matches always produce some exiting stuff, end to end and some feisty challenges, but this game will be won and lost in the defence and unfortunately, Livi are struggling in this department at the moment.

Livi need to be fired up to claim all three points to avoid being plunged into the dreaded relegation zone, but in the end, I’d settle for a point.

Team News

Mark de Vries will be a doubt on Sunday as he could only face Braga in midweek by taking an pain relief injection.

Hearts midfielder Stephen Simmons is definitely out.

Livi have received a boost at the news that David McNamee returns from suspension.

Fellow defender Gus Bahoken also returns, but midfielders Steven Boyack and Richard Brittain face lengthy lay-offs.

History of the Heart Of Midlothian v Livingston fixture

Livingston face a trip to Heart Of Midlothian at Tynecastle Stadium on Sunday afternoon,

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in April 2004, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a Scottish Premier match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent respective form guides

Heart Of Midlothian are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, The Jambo's have scored 9 and conceded 2 during this period.

In complete contrast to Hearts, Livingston are having a torrid time on their travels, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the The Lions have hit 4 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Hearts's 11 points from 7 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 6th position. Livingston are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 5 points from 7 matches.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Ultras prediction:

A tough match for Livi, and a draw would be a GREAT result for us.