Hibernian vs KAA Gent Prediction | Europa Conference League | 27/08

The encounter between Hibernian and KAA Gent is set to kick off at 20:00 on Thursday, 27/08, at Easter Road Stadium.

This Europa Conference League fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.

Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.

Our Recommended Bet

Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.

This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.

Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.

Recommended Bet

BTTS 2nd Half

Why we predict BTTS 2nd Half - Yes

Our recommended bet is BTTS 2nd Half – Yes for the Hibernian vs KAA Gent fixture. Expect a lively second half as both teams push for results, especially if the first half ends level. We expect chances for both sides to score after the break.

Key Betting Insights

Hibernian

• Scored 5 goals in their last 5 matches
• Undefeated in their last 4 clashes
• Under 10.5 corners landed in 4 of Hibernian's last 5 matches

KAA Gent

• Scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches
• Undefeated in their last 5 clashes
• Under 10.5 corners landed in 5 of KAA Gent's last 5 matches

BTTS 2nd Half: 11/4

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Match Result

1x2 Odds Comparison

Bookmaker	1	X	2	Over 2.5	Under 2.5
	13/8	11/5	6/4	23/20	8/13
	6/4	9/4	6/4	5/4	4/6
	13/8	2/1	6/4	6/5	4/6
	13/8	2/1	6/4	11/10	4/6

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Hibernian Preview

Hibernian is coming to the clash with KAA Gent with the current statistics in the Europa Conference League:

• Matches played: 5

• Wins: 2

• Draws: 2

• Losses: 1

• Goals Scored: 6 (Avg. 1.2)

• Goals Conceded: 4 (Avg. 0.8)

When having a broader look at Hibernian's performance in all competitions this year, the statistics are as follows:

• Matches played: 52

• Wins: 19

• Draws: 16

• Losses: 17

• Goals Scored: 77 (Avg. 1.48)

• Goals Conceded: 63 (Avg. 1.21)

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Hibernian

Goals Scored: 77

Goals Conceded: 63

Average Goals Scored: 1.48

Average Goals Conceded: 1.21

Wins: 19

Goal Difference: 14

Date	Game	Result
20/08	KAA Gent 0 - 0 Hibernian	D
13/08	Shkendija 0 - 0 Hibernian	D
09/08	Rangers 1 - 2 Hibernian	W
06/08	Hibernian 2 - 1 Shkendija	W
02/08	Hibernian 1 - 2 Motherwell	L

Hibernian to win the match: 6/4

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KAA Gent Preview

On the other hand, KAA Gent comes into this fixture with the following statistics in Europa Conference League:

• Matches played: 5

• Wins: 1

• Draws: 4

• Losses: 0

• Goals Scored: 2 (Avg. 0.4)

• Goals Conceded: 1 (Avg. 0.2)

Across all competitions this season, the team boasts the following performance:

• Matches played: 48

• Wins: 16

• Draws: 17

• Losses: 15

• Goals Scored: 60 (Avg. 1.25)

• Goals Conceded: 60 (Avg. 1.25)

Team Statistics/Latest Results

KAA Gent

Goals Scored: 60

Goals Conceded: 60

Average Goals Scored: 1.25

Average Goals Conceded: 1.25

Wins: 16

Goal Difference: 0

Date	Game	Result
20/08	KAA Gent 0 - 0 Hibernian	D
16/08	RAAL La Louvière 1 - 2 KAA Gent	W
13/08	KAA Gent 1 - 1 IFK Goteborg	D
09/08	KAA Gent 2 - 0 KV Mechelen	W
06/08	IFK Goteborg 0 - 1 KAA Gent	W

KAA Gent to win the match: 6/4

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Statistical Insights for Hibernian vs KAA Gent

With at least one of the two sides yet to record a match in this competition, a like-for-like statistical comparison is not yet available for this fixture.

Recent form across all competitions still offers a useful reference point:

Key metrics

Team Form

Hibernian

Europe - Europa Conference League

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	D D W W L	1.6
Home	W L W L L	1.2
Away	D D W L W	1.6

KAA Gent

Europe - Europa Conference League

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	D W D W W	2.2
Home	D D W D D	1.4
Away	W W D L D	1.6

Home Win

13/8

37.74%

Draw

9/4

30.21%

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Away Win

6/4

40%

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Key Metrics

Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners, and cards.

Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.

Key metrics

Goals Scored

Hibernian

5

last 5 matches

KAA Gent

6

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

KAA Gent scored +20% more goals than Hibernian in the last 5 matches.

Hibernian and KAA Gent goals scored count, last 5 matches

▲

KAA Gent

0

Shkendija

0

Rangers

2

Shkendija

2

Motherwell

1

0

Hibernian

2

RAAL La Louvière

1

IFK Goteborg

2

KV Mechelen

1

IFK Goteborg

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Key metrics

Goals Conceded

Hibernian

4

last 5 matches

KAA Gent

2

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Hibernian conceded +100% more goals than KAA Gent in the last 5 matches.

Hibernian and KAA Gent goals conceded count, last 5 matches

▲

KAA Gent

0

Shkendija

0

Rangers

1

Shkendija

1

Motherwell

2

0

Hibernian

1

RAAL La Louvière

1

IFK Goteborg

0

KV Mechelen

0

IFK Goteborg

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Key metrics

Corners

Hibernian

21

last 5 matches

KAA Gent

25

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

KAA Gent received +19% more corners than Hibernian in the last 5 matches.

Hibernian and KAA Gent corners count, last 5 matches

▲

KAA Gent

2

Shkendija

3

Rangers

3

Shkendija

4

Motherwell

9

8

Hibernian

3

RAAL La Louvière

7

IFK Goteborg

4

KV Mechelen

3

IFK Goteborg

Key metrics

Cards

Hibernian

11

last 5 matches

KAA Gent

4

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Hibernian received +175% more cards than KAA Gent in the last 5 matches.

Hibernian and KAA Gent cards count, last 5 matches

▲

KAA Gent

5

Shkendija

2

Rangers

1

Shkendija

2

Motherwell

1

1

Hibernian

0

RAAL La Louvière

1

IFK Goteborg

0

KV Mechelen

2

IFK Goteborg