KAA Gent
- KAA Gent have won 3 and drawn 2 of their last 5 matches.
- Rik De Mil's Gent are playing well, in possession, with width provided by the wing-backs, while their press is well measured, always keeping their team compact and tidy.
- They are on a 3-game winning streak, having drawn the 2 games before that, and are unbeaten in their last 4 home games, winning 3 and scoring 13 goals.
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Recent results:
- 2-0 Pro League home victory against KV Mechelen.
- 1-1 draw with IFK Goteborg in the UEFA Conference League Qualification at Ghelamco Arena.
- Hyllarion Goore is their leading scorer in this competition with 1 goal in 4 games.
Hibernian FC
- Hibernian FC have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last 5 games.
- Hibs come into this contest with a mixed form line that has seen them beat FK Shkendija 79 2-1 at home in UEFA Conference League Qualification, before beating Glasgow Rangers 2-1 away in the Premiership and then being held 0-0 by FK Shkendija 79.
- David Gray's men have won 5, drawn 1 and lost 4 of their last 10 in all competitions.
- Hibs have won 2 and lost 2 of their last 4 away games, and their scoring average of 1.75 goals on the road makes them a threat.
- Owen Elding is Hibs' top scorer in this qualification phase with 2 goals in 4 matches, and Nathan Lowe has 3 of the club's 8 goals in their last 5 in all competitions.
- De Mil will have Gent moving the ball at a measured pace and Gray's side are set up to play a more direct, fast-paced game with lots of wide attacking and an aggressive press in advanced areas.
KAA Gent
Hyllarion Goore - 1 goal in 4 games in this competition.
Hibernian FC
- Owen Elding - 2 goals in 4 matches in this qualification phase.
- Nathan Lowe - 3 goals in the club's last 5 in all competitions.
Betting Insights
- Match odds: Gent 1.55, Hibernian 6.1, Draw 4.1.
- Recommended markets from the preview: Both Teams To Score at 1.75 and Over 2.5 goals at 1.72.
Prediction
- Hosts should control the rhythm and possession, with Gent moving the ball at a measured pace.
- Hibs will be dangerous in transition and on the break, making them a threat despite the underdog tag.
- Expect a closer game than the odds suggest; the preview backs Both Teams To Score and Over 2.5 goals.