The winger was suspended for Saturday's match against Rangers but is expected to come back into the side at Tynecastle.
Striker Danny Cadamarteri is out with a dislocated shoulder so will join Francisco Sandaza (hamstring) and Paul Dixon (foot) on the sidelines.
Youngsters Craig Hill and Ryan Dow remain in contention.
United (from): Pernis, Kovacevic, Dillon, Dods, Dow, Hill, Conway, Swanson, Myrie-Williams, Gomis, Buaben, D Robertson, S Robertson, Hilson, Shala, Goodwillie, Smith, Casalinuovo, Banks.
