{"id":8294,"date":"2026-08-25T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/ng\/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\/ng\/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 2.67<\/a><\/span>\n <\/div>\n View odds\"Betano\" ><\/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
Betano<\/strong><\/td>2.80<\/a><\/td>3.15<\/a><\/td>2.67<\/a><\/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 2.80<\/a><\/span>\n on Betano\"Betano\"<\/span>\n · Confidence Medium<\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n
<\/circle><\/polyline><\/svg> Odds recorded on 26 Aug 2026 at 07:12 · 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 WAT<\/span><\/div>
<\/path><\/circle><\/svg>Stadium:<\/strong> Easter Road Stadium<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Hibernian vs Gent Preview<\/h2>

Hibernian stand on the brink of history. A win at Easter Road would secure the club's first-ever European group stage appearance, and David Gray's side have the momentum to make it happen. Unbeaten in their last six matches across all competitions, Hibs have won both Conference League home games this season. The manager is expected to name an unchanged lineup from the goalless first leg, trusting the same structure that kept Gent quiet in Belgium.<\/p>

Gent arrive in Edinburgh unbeaten to start the 2026-27 campaign, yet their European away record raises concerns: three defeats in their last six on the road. Rik De Mil's side dominated possession and created ten shots in the first leg but managed only three on target, a finishing problem that could prove costly. The Belgian coach may introduce Kyrell Wilson to inject more attacking threat, recognising that a repeat of that blunt display would likely end their continental journey.<\/p>

The double chance backing Hibernian or a draw looks the strongest angle here. Hibernian have won both Conference League home games this season and remain unbeaten across their last six matches in all competitions. Easter Road will be rocking for a historic occasion, and that atmosphere counts. The home win price at 2.80<\/a> reflects genuine value given the circumstances.<\/p>

Gent arrived in Belgium's first leg with territorial dominance, registering 10 shots to Hibernian's 2, yet managed only 3 on target and failed to score. That profligacy is a concern. On the road in Europe, Gent have lost three of their last six away fixtures, a pattern that undermines confidence in backing them at 2.67<\/a> to get the job done.<\/p>

Both sides enter fully rested after being given the weekend off from domestic duties. Hibernian manager David Gray<\/strong> is expected to name an unchanged side, while Gent boss Rik De Mil<\/strong> may introduce Kyrell Wilson for attacking impetus. The under 2.5 goals line at N\/A also merits attention after a scoreless first leg. Odds and markets subject to change.<\/p>

Trends to Know about Hibernian vs Gent<\/h2>
  • Hibernian unbeaten in six consecutive matches<\/li>
  • Gent lost three of six away<\/li>
  • Easter Road perfect in Conference League<\/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>
    3-4-3<\/div>

    Starters<\/p>

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

      Bench<\/p>

      • Josh Campbell<\/li>
      • Jack Iredale<\/li>
      • Kyle Megwa<\/li>
      • Azeem Abdulai<\/li>
      • Callum Wright<\/li><\/ul>

        Absent<\/p>

        • Nicky Cadden (injury)<\/span><\/li>
        • Rocky Bushiri (injury)<\/span><\/li>
        • Jamie McGrath (injury)<\/span><\/li>
        • Ante Suto (Unknown injury)<\/span><\/li>
        • Aiden McGeady (Knee injury, out for the rest of the season)<\/span><\/li>
        • G. Hanley (Hamstring injury)<\/span><\/li>
        • T. Klidjé (Unknown injury)<\/span><\/li>
        • R. Molotnikov (Ankle injury)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>

          Gent<\/h4>
          4-3-3<\/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> Tiago Araújo<\/li>
          6. 6<\/span> Mathias Delorge<\/li>
          7. 7<\/span> Tibe De Vlieger<\/li>
          8. 8<\/span> László Bénes<\/li>
          9. 9<\/span> Momodou Sonko<\/li>
          10. 10<\/span> Ibrahima Cissé<\/li>
          11. 11<\/span> Josué Vergara<\/li><\/ol>

            Bench<\/p>

            • Kyrell Wilson<\/li>
            • M. Paskotsi<\/li>
            • El Hadji Seck<\/li>
            • Leonardo Lopes<\/li>
            • K. Peersman<\/li>
            • M. Diallo<\/li>
            • M. El Adfaoui<\/li>
            • A. Kadri<\/li>
            • Aimé Omgba<\/li>
            • A. Abdullahi<\/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 3-4-3 versus 4-3-3 contest sets up an intriguing width battle at Easter Road, with Hibernian's wing-backs carrying significant responsibility against Gent's wider midfield structure. Martin Boyle<\/strong> is the obvious creative threat for the hosts, while László Bénes provides Gent's technical quality in the middle third.<\/p>

                Both lineups carry similar confidence levels from multiple credible outlets, so the tactical picture is reasonably settled on both sides. Hibernian's three-man defence will face an early examination from Gent's front three, making Jason Kerr<\/strong>'s leadership at the heart of that backline a key factor in the tie's opening exchanges.<\/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 at Easter Road on 27 August 2026<\/strong>, with kickoff set for 20:00 local time<\/strong>.<\/p>

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

                This match takes place at Easter Road Stadium<\/strong> in Edinburgh, Hibernian's home ground.<\/p>

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

                Check local listings for broadcast details on this Europa Conference League play-off second leg.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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