Hibernian FC
- Hibernian FC's recent form is 2 wins and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches.
- Across all competitions, Hibs' last 10 matches have yielded 4 wins and 6 defeats, which doesn't look good and suggests that there's a bit of a streaky edge to them and they're not in full control week to week.
- At home, they've won just 1 of their 4 games across all competitions, losing 3, so their own backyard hasn't been a fortress.
FC Malisheva
- FC Malisheva's recent form is 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 defeats in their last 5 fixtures.
- Malisheva's last 10 results in all competitions look a little better than their hosts with 5 wins, 1 draw and 4 defeats.
- Their 2-game winning streak includes a 2-0 home win over Hibs, so they will come into the matchup in confident mood, and that is often when compact underdogs are at their most dangerous.
Hibernian FC
David Gray has done a fine job at Hibernian FC since he took the reins on 15 May 2024, and his teams have been a treat to watch at times as they employ a flexible back-three system that features some attacking wing-backs, quick vertical bursts and overloads in the half-spaces.
FC Malisheva
and they are backed up by a reliable goalscorer in Kreshnik Uka, who has slotted 3 goals in 3 matches in this competition.
Betting Insights
- Hibs are the strong favourites at 1.27 with Malisheva at 5.8, so this will still feel like a potential upset after the first-leg.
- Hibs will try to stretch the game by getting the wing-backs high and moving the ball quickly.
- The visitors have conceded 10 goals in 6 away games across all competitions, so under 2.5 goals & BTTS No at 2.5 and 1.78 respectively will be the main selections.
Match call
This fixture seems to be hanging on a knife edge after a stunning first-leg result, and I think it's likely that Hibernian FC can still muster a response when they welcome FC Malisheva to Easter Road Stadium in Scotland on Thursday.
