Hibernian vs Gent prediction: Gent to squeeze Hibees out in 21/4 Bet Builder
Elliott Bretland
Hibernian earned goalless draw with Gent in Conference League play-off first leg
Hibs are unbeaten in five games while Belgian side are yet to lose
Recommended bet: Under 2.5 goals, Gent to win & under 10.5 corners at 21/4 with LiveScore Bet
Hibernian are now just one game away from reaching the Conference League league phase but must overcome Gent in the second leg of their play-off tie.
Hibs have enjoyed a strong start to the campaign and will have been buoyed by earning a goalless draw in Belgium in the first leg.
However, back at Easter Road, David Gray’s men face a Gent side who are yet to lose after seven matches this season.
The latest Hibernian vs Gent odds are available on LiveScore Bet
Team News
Hibernian are still without centre-back Rocky Bushiri who has been sidelined with an Achilles injury since the end of last season.
Gent left-back Abdoul Ayinde is a doubt due to injury while midfielder Matisse Samoise has been ruled out until October due to a severe right knee problem.
The Stats
Hibernian are on a run of keeping three clean sheets across all competitions, though they have scored just once.
The Edinburgh side are unbeaten in five games since losing to Motherwell on the opening day of the Scottish Premiership season.
Gent are unbeaten this season, winning two and drawing one on the road. Three of their five Conference League qualifiers have ended scoreless.
Hibs collected five yellow cards in the first leg, with Gent earning only one.
Hibs last hosted a Belgian side in a competitive game in the UEFA Cup back in 1992, drawing 2-2 with Anderlecht.
Gent have won both of their Belgian Jupiler Pro League matches this season.
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Prediction
Hibernian have given themselves a huge chance of qualifying for the league phase of the Conference League after battling for a hard-fought goalless draw with Gent in Belgium.
David Gray’s have enjoyed a solid start to the campaign and are currently five games unbeaten having kept three straight clean sheets.
However, Gent will prove tough opposition having avoided defeat in each of their seven matches this season.
The Buffalos have won two games on the road, drawing another, and will be eager to add another victory away from home.
While Hibernian will go into the game full of confidence, Gent are well versed at playing in Europe, reaching the knockout phase of the Conference League last season, and have the nous required to win and progress.
The game is set to be a tight, cagey affair and will likely be decided by a single goal.
The last three games featuring Hibs have seen just one goal scored while six of the seven matches Gent have played have featured two goals under.
With these numbers in mind, backing under 2.5 goals looks a smart bet when the sides meet on Thursday.
Gent earned eight corners in the first leg of this tie while Hibernian recorded two. The last ten matches involving the Belgian side have featured ten or fewer corners while that tally was exceeded only once in the last ten Hibs matches.
This week’s play-off second leg is unlikely to feature a corner tally in the double figures based on recent clashes.
Score prediction: Hibernian 0-1 Gent
Back under 2.5 goals, Gent to win & under 10.5 corners at 21/4 with LiveScore Bet
