Hibernian host Livingston at Easter Road on Saturday afternoon in the Scottish Premiership.
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The Easter Road side will be fully focused on bouncing back from a frustrating 1-0 defeat to city rivals Hearts at Tynecastle before the international break.
Craig Halkett’s stoppage-time winner meant Hibs tasted defeat for the first time this campaign. Before that, they had drawn their previous five games.
A slow start to domestic proceedings has left the Leith outfit sitting seventh in the Premiership table, with eight points from seven matches.
David Gray’s men have endured a difficult opening to their league run, with their only victory of the season so far coming on the opening day — a 2-1 win away to Dundee at Dens Park.
On their return to the top flight, Livingston sit ninth in the Premiership, having picked up six points from eight matches.
The West Lothian side have played a game more than their opponents this afternoon — registering one win, drawing three and losing four in their eight league encounters.
Livingston have found themselves on the wrong end of stoppage-time defeats against Hearts, Dundee and Rangers this season.
Before the international break, Livingston earned a 1-1 draw against Jim Goodwin’s Dundee United at Tannadice.
Scott Pittman fired the visitors ahead in the first half before Dundee United centre-back Krisztián Keresztes levelled matters in the second.
Previous Meetings
The two sides also met in the Premier Sports Cup round of 16 back in August at the Home of the Set Fare Arena.
Hibs ran out convincing 2-0 winners on the day, courtesy of goals from Thibault Klidjé and Josh Mulligan.
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David Gray is expected to have a fully fit squad, except midfielders Alasana Manneh and Joe Newell.
Miguel Chaiwa and Elie Youan will return from their respective injuries. Joe Newell is edging closer to a return following a long-term layoff; however, this game will come too soon for the 32-year-old.
Livingston are hopeful of registering Curaçao international Joshua Brenet in time for this one. The full-back joined the club as a free agent.
Meanwhile, Cristian Montano, Cammy Kerr and Aidan Denholm are all close to returning to action.
