Hibernian face Dundee United at Easter Road, seeking to bounce back from a 1-1 draw with St Mirren and extend their unbeaten run in the Premiership, with David Gray's side currently third in the table. The Hibees have won three of their last 10 meetings with the Tangerines, with a total of 32 goals scored across those fixtures. David Gray's side are currently third in the Premiership table, five points behind leaders Celtic and Hearts, who have played a game more. Hibernian were unable to conclude August on a positive note, suffering a 5-4 aggregate defeat to Legia Warsaw in the Conference League playoff round, before settling for a 1-1 draw at home to St Mirren a fortnight ago. Rocky Bushiri's second-half equaliser ensured the Cabbage remain unbeaten after three Premiership fixtures in the new season. Head coach David Gray was left frustrated after the draw with St Mirren and rued the missed opportunities from his team. Hibs will fancy their chances of returning to winning ways this weekend, as they have won their last two league encounters with Dundee United. Dundee United also have reason to be optimistic, as they have only suffered defeat in two of their last 15 top-flight trips to Easter Road. The Tangerines bounced back with a much-needed victory over city rivals Dundee, winning 2-1 on the road a fortnight ago - their first win in the Premiership this season. Head coach Jim Goodwin signed a new 12-month rolling contract at Dundee United earlier this week and he truly believes that the club are only scratching the surface of what they can achieve. A total of 12 Hibernian players were away on international duty and the fitness of each player will be monitored ahead of kickoff. One player who remains sidelined is Joe Newell, as he continues to recover from a groin injury that has kept him out of action since February. Midfielder Dan Barlaser and defender Zach Mitchell both joined the Hibees in the closing stages of the summer transfer window and they are in contention to make their debuts this weekend. As for Dundee United, Max Watters, Ryan Strain, and Kristijan Trapanovski all remain sidelined with hamstring injuries. The match promises to be an exciting encounter, with both teams seeking to gain an advantage in the Premiership table. Hibernian's recent form has been solid, with the team unbeaten in five matches since a 3-1 loss to Celtic in May. Dundee United, on the other hand, have scored exactly two goals in each of their last four league games. The Tangerines will be looking to build on their recent victory over Dundee and push for a top-three finish in the Premiership. With both teams having a lot to play for, the match is set to be a thrilling encounter. The Hibees will be looking to capitalize on their home advantage and secure a vital win in the Premiership. The stage is set for an exciting match at Easter Road, with Hibernian and Dundee United ready to battle it out for three crucial points.