- Recent form: Hibs have won 3 and lost 2 of their last five matches and enter this fixture off the back of a 2 game winning streak.
- Home form: Malisheva are undefeated in their last four home games, winning four.
- Away stats: Hibs have played away 5 times across all competitions this season, winning three and losing two. They have averaged 2.00 goals per game on the road, conceding an average of 1.20 per game.
Hibs face tough test in Kosovo
David Gray has a Hibernian FC team that is playing a more fluid, width-heavy game. Hibs are switching between 4-2-3-1 and 3-5-2 in order to stretch teams out and create overloads.
Hibs can play with tempo, width and possession pressure, and that will test a Malisheva team that is designed to be a compact, low-block unit. Thomas Brdaric's men will look to counterattack with direct counters and set pieces.
The odds reflect that the clear favorites for this match are Hibernian FC at 1.51, with FC Malisheva coming in at 5.95 and the draw at 4.6.
Malisheva’s home form should be respected
Recent results
Malisheva's form has swung wildly in their recent three games.
- They were thumped 3-2 away by KF Llapi Podujeve in their most recent Superliga game, but they beat KS Vllaznia Shkoder 5-0 at home.
- In between, they lost 2-1 away to KS Vllaznia Shkoder in the UEFA Conference League Qualification 2026.
- In total, Malisheva have gone 5-1-4 across their last ten games in all competitions, which isn't a great return, but it shows that they are capable of getting a result.
- Their most recent five games have seen them win two, draw one and lose two, which keeps the form line looking respectable but not quite convincing.
What it means for the game
A Hibernian FC win is the sharpest angle for this game, the visitors can score goals and have a positive style that should punish this Malisheva side, who are often open in their European games. Over 1.5 away goals is a solid option given that, but there is enough about Malisheva's play that suggests they can make this game interesting. Hibs are a good team, but we don't expect them to roll over here.
Kreshnik Uka can play a big role
Kreshnik Uka is the main weapon for Malisheva, and he's been on target twice in two games in the UEFA Conference League Qualification 2026, and he has two more goals in the team's last five games. He could play a key role in this encounter.
Hibs have had a similar overall record across their last ten, winning five and losing five. They are the better team, but there's a clear ceiling and a clear floor for this club based on those results. They are coming into this after a 2-1 home win over Brondby I.F. in a friendly game and they have also played some of their best soccer on the road this season.
Hibs have gone 3-0-2 on the road in all competitions this term, scoring 2.00 goals per away game and conceding 1.20. Malisheva are 4-0-0 at home, scoring 3.50 goals per home game, which makes the draw an interesting play, but we're sticking with Hibs to nick it.
