Kris Boyd won't rejoin the Killie squad to have his fitness assessed until Friday mornng after leading the Scotland Under 21 attack in Hungary, but the team has been strengthened by the return of Craig Dargo, Danny Invincibile and the inclusion of Allan Johnston.
Killie will hope that Hearts will be distracted by the uncertainty of the clubs future after the announcement that their ground is to be sold to ease the clubs debts.
Kilmarnock have picked up three points after two spirited performances while the Jam tarts have four thanks to a penalty goal win over Dundee and a goal-less draw with Aberdeen.