Kilmarnock full-back Jamie Brandon hopes to rediscover his early-season form as the Rugby Park outfit try to end the campaign on a high.
The former Livingston captain didn't lose any of his first eight matches with Killie, but has since struggled with injuries, meaning he only played two matches in almost six months.
Having returned to full fitness, Brandon wants to bounce back after a heavy defeat by Falkirk last time out.
"It's been a bit of a difficult season," Brandon said. "Obviously we are not sitting where we would like in the league and I've missed a large portion of it. So to get back on the pitch has been really enjoyable.
"I came in and started well and I was really enjoying my football. So if I can get back to that level of performance, it would be great."
Both sides are keen for points with Hearts seeking to at least maintain their lead at the top and Killie looking to move clear of the relegation battle.
"They are a great club, but we have to look at how we can get three points because we need them at this stage of the season," the former Hearts man said.
"They are obviously flying at the top of the league and it will be a difficult game, but we have got to believe in ourselves."
