How to watch today's Hearts vs Petrocub Europa Conference League game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

Hearts, desperate to snap their three-match losing streak in the Conference League, prepare to face a winless Petrocub Hincesti on Thursday night.

The Scottish side sits 23rd in the overall standings with six points from five matches, needing a result to solidify their spot in the knockout stages. Meanwhile, their Moldovan opponents languish in 35th place with a solitary point to their name. Domestically, Hearts have endured a season to forget. Sunday's 1-0 defeat to a ten-man Kilmarnock side left them anchored at the bottom of the Scottish Premiership, amassing only 13 points from 17 fixtures.

While the Conference League had initially offered a much-needed break from their league struggles, three consecutive 2-0 losses have significantly dented their hopes of advancing. Thursday's clash against Petrocub presents an opportunity for Hearts to rediscover their winning touch. The visitors have managed just one point in the group stage, finding the net only twice across their five matches.

Petrocub's European form has been dismal, suffering defeats in seven of their last eight continental outings. For Hearts, it's an ideal chance to reverse their fortunes against a struggling opponent. That said, Petrocub has shown some resilience in recent games, narrowly losing 1-0 to Real Betis and holding Istanbul Basaksehir to a 1-1 draw. Hearts will need to be cautious to ensure they capitalize on this golden opportunity.

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How to watch Hearts vs CS Petrocub online - TV channels & live streams

TNT Sports 2

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Hearts vs CS Petrocub kick-off time

Conference League - Conference League

19 Dec 2024 - 20:00

Tynecastle Park

The UEFA Conference League match between Hearts and CS Petrocub will be played at Tynecastle Park in Edinburgh, Scotland.

It will kick off at 8 pm GMT on Thursday, December 19, in the UK.

Team news & squads

Hearts vs CS Petrocub lineups

HEA

4-2-3-1

Formation

5-4-1

CSP

1

C. Gordon

15

K. Rowles

4

C. Halkett

29

J. Penrice

5

D. Oyegoke

25

M. Tait

9

L. Shankland

20

Y. Dhanda

17

A. Forrest

14

C. Devlin

21

J. Wilson

1

S. Smalenea

8

D. Demian

90

I. Jardan

4

V. Mudrac

21

M. Potarniche

66

I. Bors

9

V. Ambros

37

D. Puscas

55

M. Agyemang

20

D. Douanla

11

S. Platica

5-4-1

CS Petrocub

HEA

-Line up

• 1

  C. Gordon

• 15

  K. Rowles

• 4

  C. Halkett

  38’

  69’

• 29

  J. Penrice

  82’

• 5

  D. Oyegoke

  85’

• 25

  M. Tait

  69’

• 9

  L. Shankland

• 20

  Y. Dhanda

  78’

• 17

  A. Forrest

  46’

• 14

  C. Devlin

• 21

  J. Wilson

  64’

Substitutes

• 18

  M. Boateng

  69’

• 10

  B. McKay

• 11

  Y. Oda

• 27

  L. Boyce

  85’

• 7

  J. Grant

  69’

• 28

  Z. Clark

• 16

  B. Spittal

  46’

  70’

• 80

  A. Salazar

• 36

  C. Sandilands

• 77

  K. Vargas

  78’

Manager

• N. Critchley

CSP

-Line up

• 1

  S. Smalenea

• 8

  D. Demian

  17’

  78’

• 90

  I. Jardan

  90’ + 6’

• 4

  V. Mudrac

  83’

• 21

  M. Potarniche

• 66

  I. Bors

• 9

  V. Ambros

  21’

  27’

  60’

• 37

  D. Puscas

  88’

• 55

  M. Agyemang

• 20

  D. Douanla

  77’

• 11

  S. Platica

  21’

Substitutes

• 31

  V. Dodon

• 6

  B. Diallo

  77’

• 22

  M. Caruntu

  60’

• 30

  V. Jardan

  88’

• 23

  M. Lupan

  78’

• 17

  V. Nikhaev

• 5

  G. Narh

Manager

• A. Martin

Hearts team news

The hosts will be without Calem Nieuwenhof, Frankie Kent, Gerald Taylor, and Stephen Kingsley, as all remain sidelined. However, the quartet is expected to be back in action within the next few weeks.

Despite failing to overcome a ten-man Kilmarnock in their last outing, manager Neil Critchley may stick with a similar lineup after a promising display. One notable change is likely to be the return of Lawrence Shankland, who is available again following suspension.

CS Petrocub team news

For the visitors, this will be their first match since a hard-fought 1-0 loss to Real Betis in their most recent Conference League encounter. They are expected to field a largely unchanged side for this clash.

An injury to Ion Bors, who was forced off in the 34th minute against Betis, could pave the way for Narh Djangmah to step into the starting XI as they prepare to face Hearts.

Form

Head-to-Head Record

Standings

Useful links

• Latest betting updates
• Conference League news
• Hearts team page
• Petrocub team page
• Football on TV in the UK