Hearts 1-1 Nordsjælland result, stats and report

Hearts looked set to drop points at Rugby Park after Jamie McCart's own goal put Kilmarnock ahead, but Stephen Kingsley struck four minutes from time to earn a share of the spoils. It was a result that flattered neither side.

Hearts ground out a 2-1 victory at Falkirk on Tuesday evening, with goals from Ben Krauhaus and Owen Eames enough to claim three points despite Falkirk's James Wilson pulling one back. It was a result that flattered neither side, but Hearts had the ruthlessness when it mattered.

AGF claimed a convincing 2-0 victory at Nordsjælland on Sunday, with Emil Rasmussen and substitute Hjalte Boe Rasmussen scoring late to punish a home side that created chances but lacked the ruthlessness to take them.

St. Gallen had the chances, the shots, and the desire to win this one. Nordsjælland had the composure to take it from them, and that is the difference between the two sides right now.

Lyngby Boldklub have drawn more matches than they have won or lost combined in recent Danish Superliga action. Nordsjælland arrive having won six of their last ten and they will not care about the home crowd.

Nordsjælland arrive at Tynecastle on a five-match winning run in this competition, having conceded just twice. Hearts have not kept a clean sheet in either of their two Conference League matches. Someone has to change their tune on Thursday night.

Hearts have won four of their last five Scottish Premiership matches and look every inch a side that means business. St. Mirren arrive with two defeats in their last two and a serious question to answer about whether they can compete at this level right now.

Derek McInnes admits he feels 'guilt' and expects a hostile reception on his first return to Tynecastle since leaving Hearts for Rangers, a fixture with real title-race stakes as Celtic lead, Rangers sit four points back and Hearts trail by eight.