- Hibernian's last 5 matches across all competitions are W3, D0, L2. However, they have reacted well by beating Malisheva (4-1) in Europe last time out.
- Shkendija have won 4 of their last 5 matches and 2 in a row coming into this fixture.
Side with the visitors on the double chance market
Hibs are the favourites at 13/25 for this encounter, with Shkendija listed at 27/5 and the draw at 29/10, so it's a tight and cagey match according to the bookmakers.
That's understandable given Hibs have been a streaky team in recent months, with 5 wins and 5 defeats coming from their last 10 across all-competitions. They haven't been a force at home recently, with 2 wins and 3 defeats from their 5 fixtures at Easter Road.
David Gray has set his side up with a flexible system, either 3-5-2 or 3-4-2-1, with his wing-backs getting on the front foot, which gives Shkendija plenty to consider. Hibs will look to play through the press, whilst Shkendija will look to force turnovers and punish the channels.
Hibernian's leading threat in UEFA Conference League Qualification 2026 is Felix Passlack, the ex-Bayer Leverkusen left-back who has 1 goal in 2 appearances. Nathan Lowe has been Hibs' real spark this term, notching 3 of their 9 goals across the last 5 in all-competitions.
Artim Polozani's Shkëndija have been the more consistent side across all-competitions and he has them playing on the front foot. Their aggressive press and high-tempo game makes the transition fast and they can punish the opposition on the counter-attack.
Top scorer Almir Kryeziu has 2 goals in 4 UEFA Conference League Qualification 2026 appearances for Shkendija and they have won 6 of their last 10 in all-competitions.
This is a close European tie on paper, but the bookies have Hibs just about right in the short term, with Shkendija coming in well-priced at 27/5. We'll side with the away team here, as they have more of a free-flowing game and we feel they have what it takes to earn a result at Easter Road.
Under 2.5 goals at 41/50 and BTTS: No at 18/25 will be the main selections for this European qualifying fixture, as Hibs have conceded 7 goals in 5 home games across all-competitions this term.
