Hearts v RFS: TV channel; kick-off time; team news; form guide; odds

Hearts play Rigas Futbola Skola in Europa Conference League Group A on Thursday, October 27 at 8pm at Tynecastle Park. Referee is Bram Van Driessche (Belgium) and he will be assisted by compatriots Yves De Neve and Kevin Monteny.

Fiorentina take on RFS in the 5.45pm kick-off. Both teams are in need of a result to keep their hopes of qualification alive.

Stephen Humphrys is an injury doubt for the match. Michael Smith and Josh Ginnelly were withdrawn against Celtic with cramp. Peter Haring should return after concussion. Craig Halkett and Kye Rowles are not expected to be risked. Lewis Neilson is available after suspension. Robert Snodgrass is not in the European squad and won't feature.

RFS are currently third in the Latvian league after 33 games. They won 4-0 at Super Nova on Sunday. RFS lost the Cup final to Auda last week and had a player sent off. Hearts have lost five of their last six games and conceded 20 goals in that time.

Hearts won the previous meeting 2-0 in Riga last month thanks to goals from Lawrence Shankland's first-half penalty and Alan Forrest's strike in stoppage time.

Hearts take on RFS on Thursday night. Rfs play different styles and their away games recently have been very solid.