Hearts are in European action this midweek as they face FC Zurich in the final round of Europa League qualifying.
Robbie Neilson's men enter the competition at the play-off stage, and know they are potentially just 180 minutes from securing a spot in the group stages and with that a big cash bonus for the club. It's not all doom and gloom for the capital club who are guaranteed tournament proper football either way with the parachute of the Europa Conference League on offer to the side who loses out over the two-legged tie.
The Jambos have started the Premiership season off with seven points from nine with their last result a thumping 4-1 win over Dundee United at Tynecastle as they enter this tie full of confidence. Opponents FC Zurich sit bottom of the table domestically with no wins from their opening five league games - with just two points on the board. They defeated Linfield in the previous round to earn a crack at the Gorgie side.
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Here is all the information you need ahead of the Europa League play-off round tie.
What TV channel is the match on?
FC Zurich vs Hearts is LIVE on TV.
BBC Scotland has snapped up the rights for the Europa League showdown.
Build-up starts at 5.45pm - 15 minutes before the game starts.
When is the game and can I live stream the game?
Yes - the match is available to live stream.
You can do this via the BBC Scotland Sportscene channel.
The match takes place TONIGHT [Thursday, 18 August] with a 6pm kick-off time.
Team news
Neilson expects both Alex Cochrane and Craig Halkett to be fit for the trip.
Both took knocks in the Premiership win over Dundee United, but he has provided positive updates on the duo.
He said: “Alex will be fine. It was just a tight hamstring and we were going to get him off and get Stephen Kingsley on anyway.
"Halks just twisted his ankle but he will be okay for Thursday.”
Stephen Kingsley returned from injury in the big Tynecastle win in a major boost to the Jambos.
Neilson will provide a further update on his squad ahead of the clash.
Latest odds
FC Zurich 3/4
Draw 5/2
Hearts 16/5
**Odds correct from Paddy Power at time of writing**
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