Aberdeen is looking to turn around a miserable run of form as the Dons welcome Hearts to Pittodrie on Sunday.

Jimmy Thelin's men have not had a win in 10 games, including five defeats in a row. It has seen the side slip down to fourth in the table after a spectacular start to the season which saw them vying for the top spot on the table.

The Dons will be desperate to turn their luck around with a win against a Hearts side sitting second bottom of the table. Aberdeen has not lost to Hearts at home in the Scottish Premiership since May 2017 - a stat that may make encouraging reading for the Red Army and players alike.

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Here are all the key details you need for the Pittodrie showdown.

When is Aberdeen v Hearts?

The game will take place at Pittodrie Stadium on Sunday, January 12. Kick-off is at 3pm.

How can I watch the game?

Sky Sports will be airing all the action on their Main Event and Football channels with coverage getting underway from Pittodrie at 2.30pm. BBC Sportsound will also have live radio coverage.

You can keep to date via Aberdeen's social media channels and check out all the developments after full-time on Aberdeen Live..

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Who are the match officials?

Steven McLean will be the referee for the game, with Jonathan Bell and and Colin Drummond his assistant referees.

Meanwhile John Beaton is in the VAR hotseat, with Andrew McWilliam the assistant VAR official.

What is the team news?

Extended lay-offs have been confirmed for injured duo Gavin Molloy and Ester Sokler.

Dons defender Molloy requires surgery on a shoulder injury sustained against Ross County on January 2 and is not expected to be back in action until May. While, striker Sokler is out for eight weeks with a hamstring injury picked up in the same game.

New Aberdeen signing Kristers Tobers could be in-line for his debut after Thelin strengthened his options in defence. The Latvian captain signed from Swiss Super League side Grasshopper Club Zurich for an undisclosed fee.

Jeppe Okkels, who signed on loan from Preston North End, will also be hoping to make an impact for the Dons in the crunch Pittodrie clash.

What has the manager said?

Ahead of the William Hill Premiership match against Hearts at Pittodrie on Sunday, where the Dons look to end their 10-game winless run, Thelin said: "It's clearly a big disappointment for us to lose both Gavin and Ester for extended time periods but our medical team will provide excellent guidance and rehabilitation for both players in the next few months to help get them back to fitness as soon as possible.

"We will continue to work to find solutions to help ensure the squad remains competitive and everyone at the club wishes them both a speedy recovery.

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