{"id":4172,"date":"2026-08-25T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/hibernian-vs-gent-predictions-picks-odds-27-08-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-08-25T19:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T19:00:00","slug":"hibernian-vs-gent-predictions-picks-odds-27-08-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/hibernian-vs-gent-predictions-picks-odds-27-08-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Hibernian vs Gent Predictions, Picks & Odds – 27\/08\/2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n \"\"\n Europa Conference League<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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\n \"Hibernian\"\n Hibernian<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n 27 Aug 2026<\/span>\n 20:00<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n \"Gent\"\n Gent<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n Prediction:<\/span>\n
\n Gent to win<\/span>\n 2.43<\/span><\/span>\n <\/div>\n View Odds\"Stake\" ><\/a>\n \n <\/div>\n
\n Pick your prediction<\/span>\n
\"\" Hibernian<\/a>Draw<\/a>\"\" Gent<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>

Hibernian vs Gent Predictions, Picks & Odds – 27\/08\/2026<\/h1>
\"\"Europa Conference League · Play-offs<\/div>
<\/rect><\/line><\/line><\/line><\/svg> 27 Aug 2026<\/span>\n<\/path><\/circle><\/svg> Easter Road Stadium<\/span>\n<\/path><\/circle><\/svg> Louis Hecq<\/span><\/div>
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Hibernian vs Gent – Best bets of the match<\/h3>\n
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Bookmaker<\/th>1<\/th>X<\/th>2<\/th>Bonus info<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n
Stake<\/strong><\/td>2.63<\/span><\/td>3.10<\/span><\/td>2.43<\/span><\/td>View Odds<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>
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<\/polygon><\/svg> Our prediction<\/div>\n
1X: Double Chance Hibernian or Draw<\/div>\n
\n 2.63<\/span><\/span>\n on Stake\"Stake\"<\/span>\n · Confidence Medium<\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n
<\/circle><\/polyline><\/svg> Odds recorded on 26 Aug 2026 at 07:26 · Odds are subject to change<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/path><\/path><\/path><\/path><\/path><\/path><\/svg>Competition:<\/strong> Europa Conference League<\/span><\/div>
<\/path><\/line><\/svg>Stage:<\/strong> Play-offs<\/span><\/div>
<\/rect><\/line><\/line><\/line><\/svg>Date:<\/strong> 27 Aug 2026<\/span><\/div>
<\/circle><\/polyline><\/svg>Time:<\/strong> 20:00 BST<\/span><\/div>
<\/path><\/circle><\/svg>Stadium:<\/strong> Easter Road Stadium<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Hibernian vs Gent Preview<\/h2>

Hibernian return to Easter Road with the tie delicately poised at 0-0 on aggregate, and head coach David Gray has made his intentions clear: this will not be another backs-to-the-wall display. Gray's side kept a third consecutive clean sheet in Belgium, but he wants more attacking ambition on home soil. Their European home record this season is flawless, with two wins from two at Easter Road. Recent domestic form has been mixed, though the two latest results were victories.<\/p>

Gent dominated possession and created more chances in the first leg yet could not break through Hibernian's resolute defence. Manager Rik De Mil has hinted at freshening up his attack, with Kyrell Wilson and Ibrahima Cisse among those who could come into the starting lineup. Away form in European competition remains a concern for the Belgian side, who have lost three of their last six continental fixtures on the road. Recent domestic results show a run heavy on draws.<\/p>

The 1X double chance selection is rooted in Hibernian's outstanding home record in this competition. Two matches at Easter Road in 2026\/27 have yielded two wins and zero goals conceded, a run that now stretches to three consecutive clean sheets after the goalless draw in Belgium. That defensive solidity at home makes a Gent victory here a tough proposition, and the home win odds at 2.63<\/span> reflect genuine value.<\/p>

Gent's European away form raises serious concerns for Rik De Mil's side. Three defeats in their last six away matches on the continent suggest vulnerability when travelling, particularly against sides with strong home support. De Mil himself acknowledged his team needs to create more chances, hinting at attacking changes with Kyrell Wilson and Ibrahima Cisse potentially coming in. Such disruption to a settled side could backfire.<\/p>

Gray's call for his players to \"stop hoping, start believing\" signals a shift in mentality. Hibernian will be more attack-minded than they were in Belgium, and with history on the line, Easter Road should provide a formidable atmosphere. The draw at 3.10<\/span> also covers this selection, giving additional security. Under 2.5 goals at N\/A merits consideration given both sides' defensive records across this tie. Odds correct at time of publication.<\/p>

Trends to Know about Hibernian vs Gent<\/h2>
  • Hibernian unbeaten at home in Europe<\/li>
  • Gent lost half their away European ties<\/li>
  • Three consecutive clean sheets for Hibernian<\/li><\/ul>
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    Form & Statistics: Hibernian vs Gent<\/h3>\n
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    Hibernian<\/h4>\n

    Recent form<\/p>\n

    D<\/span>D<\/span>W<\/span>W<\/span>L<\/span><\/div>\n
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    <\/span>Wins<\/span>2\/5 (40%)<\/span><\/div>\n
    <\/span>Draws<\/span>2\/5 (40%)<\/span><\/div>\n
    <\/span>Losses<\/span>1\/5 (20%)<\/span><\/div>\n <\/div>\n

    Season statistics (5)<\/p>\n

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    2<\/span>Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n
    40%<\/span>Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n
    1.2<\/span>Goals scored<\/span><\/div>\n
    0.8<\/span>Goals conceded<\/span><\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>
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    Gent<\/h4>\n

    Recent form<\/p>\n

    D<\/span>D<\/span>W<\/span>D<\/span>D<\/span><\/div>\n
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    <\/span>Wins<\/span>1\/5 (20%)<\/span><\/div>\n
    <\/span>Draws<\/span>4\/5 (80%)<\/span><\/div>\n
    <\/span>Losses<\/span>0\/5 (0%)<\/span><\/div>\n <\/div>\n

    Season statistics (5)<\/p>\n

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    0.6<\/span>Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n
    20%<\/span>Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n
    0.4<\/span>Goals scored<\/span><\/div>\n
    0.2<\/span>Goals conceded<\/span><\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>
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    Statistic<\/th>Hibernian<\/th><\/th>Gent<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n
    Last 5 results<\/td>2W 2D 1L<\/td>·<\/td>1W 4D<\/td><\/tr>
    Avg goals scored<\/td>1.2<\/td>·<\/td>0.4<\/td><\/tr>
    Avg goals conceded<\/td>0.8<\/td>·<\/td>0.2<\/td><\/tr>
    Under 2.5 (last 5)<\/td>3\/5<\/td>·<\/td>5\/5<\/td><\/tr>
    H2H, last 1 meetings<\/td>0 Hibernian · 1 Draws · 0 Gent<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n<\/div>
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    \n Probable lineup<\/span>\n

    Lineups: Hibernian vs Gent<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
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    Hibernian<\/h4>
    4-3-3<\/div>

    Starters<\/p>

    1. 1<\/span> Raphael Sallinger<\/li>
    2. 2<\/span> Felix Passlack<\/li>
    3. 3<\/span> Jason Kerr<\/li>
    4. 4<\/span> Warren O'Hora<\/li>
    5. 5<\/span> Adam Mayor<\/li>
    6. 6<\/span> Josh Mulligan<\/li>
    7. 7<\/span> Miguel Chaiwa<\/li>
    8. 8<\/span> Jordan Obita<\/li>
    9. 9<\/span> Owen Elding<\/li>
    10. 10<\/span> Nathan Lowe<\/li>
    11. 11<\/span> Josh Campbell<\/li><\/ol>

      Bench<\/p>

      • Jordan Smith<\/li>
      • Freddie Owens<\/li>
      • Jack Iredale<\/li>
      • Kanayo Megwa<\/li>
      • Azeem Abdulai<\/li>
      • Joe Newell<\/li>
      • Martin Boyle<\/li>
      • Ante Šuto<\/li>
      • Grant Hanley<\/li>
      • Callum Wright<\/li><\/ul>

        Absent<\/p>

        • Nicky Cadden (injury)<\/span><\/li>
        • Rocky Bushiri (injury)<\/span><\/li>
        • Jamie McGrath (injury)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>

          Gent<\/h4>
          3-5-2<\/div>

          Starters<\/p>

          1. 1<\/span> Davy Roef<\/li>
          2. 2<\/span> Mouhamed Ngom<\/li>
          3. 3<\/span> Christian Burgess<\/li>
          4. 4<\/span> Siebe van der Heyden<\/li>
          5. 5<\/span> Matties Volckaert<\/li>
          6. 6<\/span> Mathias Delorge<\/li>
          7. 7<\/span> Laszlo Benes<\/li>
          8. 8<\/span> Tibe De Vlieger<\/li>
          9. 9<\/span> Tiago Araujo<\/li>
          10. 10<\/span> Momodou Sonko<\/li>
          11. 11<\/span> Josue Vergara<\/li><\/ol>

            Bench<\/p>

            • K. Peersman<\/li>
            • A. Abdullahi<\/li>
            • A. Ayinde<\/li>
            • I. Cisse<\/li>
            • M. Diallo<\/li>
            • M. El Adfaoui<\/li>
            • A. Kadri<\/li>
            • L. Lopes<\/li>
            • A. Omgba<\/li>
            • M. Paskotsi<\/li>
            • E. H. Seck<\/li>
            • K. Wilson<\/li><\/ul>

              Absent<\/p>

              • Hugo Gambor (suspended)<\/span><\/li>
              • Tom Vandenberghe (suspended)<\/span><\/li>
              • Jordan Torunarigha (injury)<\/span><\/li>
              • Hyllarion Goore (injury)<\/span><\/li>
              • Archie Brown (injury)<\/span><\/li>
              • Atsuki Ito (suspended)<\/span><\/li>
              • Pieter Gerkens (suspended)<\/span><\/li>
              • Matisse Samoise (injury)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n

                Medium confidence<\/p>\n<\/div>

                A 4-3-3 against a 3-5-2 sets up a fascinating width battle at Easter Road, with Gent's wing-backs likely to test Hibernian's wide channels repeatedly. Laszlo Benes<\/strong> is the creative pivot to watch in midfield, while Josh Mulligan will need to be disciplined in pressing to limit Gent's build-up from the back three.<\/p>

                Both lineups carry strong continuity from the first leg, suggesting neither side is planning to reinvent their approach. Owen Elding<\/strong> leads Hibernian's front line and will need to find pockets between Gent's compact defensive structure, where space is deliberately rationed and transitions are the primary weapon.<\/p>

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                Hibernian vs Gent: Head-to-Head<\/h3>\n
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                \n Hibernian 0 %<\/strong><\/span>\n Draws 100 %<\/strong><\/span>\n Gent 0 %<\/strong><\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

                Average statistics (recent meetings)<\/p>\n

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                0<\/span>Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n
                0%<\/span>Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n
                0<\/span>Home goals<\/span><\/div>\n
                0<\/span>Away goals<\/span><\/div>\n
                0%<\/span>Over 2.5 goals<\/span><\/div>\n
                100%<\/span>Under 2.5 goals<\/span><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>

                How to Watch Hibernian vs Gent Match?<\/h2>

                What time is Hibernian vs Gent?<\/h3>

                Hibernian host Gent on 27 August 2026, with kickoff scheduled for 20:00 BST at Easter Road Stadium.<\/p>

                Where is Hibernian vs Gent being played?<\/h3>

                This Europa Conference League play-off second leg takes place at Easter Road Stadium<\/strong> in Edinburgh.<\/p>

                How Can I Watch Hibernian vs Gent on TV and Live Stream?<\/h2>

                Check local listings and official UEFA broadcast partners in India for live coverage of this fixture.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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