Hibernian v Gent
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Hibernian vs Gent

, KO: 20:00 , Easter Road
Gent

Hibernian and Gent will go head to head in the second leg of their Europa Conference League playoff tie at Easter Road on Thursday night.

The tie is finely poised after the two sides played out a goalless draw in Belgium last week.

Both teams have had the benefit of a free weekend to prepare for this crucial second leg, with their respective domestic fixtures postponed.

Hibernian have responded well to an opening-day defeat in the Scottish Premiership, going unbeaten in their last four matches.

That run includes an impressive 2-1 victory away at Rangers earlier this month.

Gent, meanwhile, have made a perfect start to their Belgian Pro League campaign, winning their opening two matches.

How the bookies view it: Duo difficult to separate

The bookmakers can barely split the sides, with Gent slight favourites at 31/20 on bet365 and Hibernian priced at 13/8 with the same firm.

A repeat of last week’s stalemate, which would this time force the tie into extra time or penalties, is priced up at 21/10.

Head to head: Goals at a premium again?

Last week’s clash was the first-ever meeting between the two sides. Another 0-0 draw at Easter Road on Thursday night is available at 7/1.

Players to watch: Hone on Hibs duo

Both Nathan Lowe and Owen Elding will be two of Hibs’ main attacking threats on Thursday night, which makes backing either player to score at 4/5 on bet365 a value option.

Josue Vergara’s impressive goalscoring form in Latvia earned him a move to Gent earlier this summer. The teenage attacker is 9/4 on bet365 to hit the back of the net on Thursday night.

Predicted line-ups

Hibs boss David Gray could name an unchanged side from the team that held Gent to a goalless draw in Belgium last Thursday. On the injury front, Rocky Bushiri is the only player expected to miss out for the hosts.

Gent are sweating over the fitness of Abdoul Ayinde, while Matisse Samoise has been ruled out.

Hibernian: Sallinger; Passlack, O'Hora, Kerr, Mayor; Obita, Mulligan, Chaiwa; Campbell; Elding, Lowe

Gent: Roef; Ngom, Burgess, Van Der Heyden, Araujo; Omgba, Lopes; Volckaert, Kadri, Sonko; Vergara

Anything else catch the eye?

The draw looks worth considering in the 1X2 market, having landed in two of Hibs’ last three matches and four of Gent’s five Europa Conference League qualifiers this season.

Both sides have also been involved in a number of 0-0 draws, including last week’s meeting in Belgium, and another goalless affair is available at 7/1 on bet365.

Alternatively, siding with the draw alongside under 2.5 goals will bring about an 11/4 shot on bet365.

Hibernian vs Gent Betting Tips & Predictions
Draw & Under 2.5 Goals
11/4
Bet365
Nathan Lowe or Owen Elding To Score
4/5
Bet365
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