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Hibernian vs Shkendija Prediction, Tips & Odds

Hibernian vs Shkendija

UEFA Europa Conference League3rd Qualifying Round
Hibernian
DWDWW
2 - 1
Easter Road, Edinburgh
Referee: A. Menelaos
Shkendija
WLWWW
★ OUR PICK
Hibernian to Win
Solid home form and superior underlying numbers over Shkendija make Hibernian the value pick here.
Moneyline
1.50
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.45 (implied 69.1%) for Hibernian to Win. Our experts calculate a 71.6% probability (an expert ratio of 1.40). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (71.6% vs 69.1%), driven by Hibernian's stronger form and superior underlying numbers. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Hibernian to win with a projected scoreline of 2-1. Hibernian has shown resilience this season, bouncing back from a recent loss to secure three wins in their last five matches. Their ability to score goals, combined with a solid home advantage, positions them well for this encounter. On the other hand, Shkendija comes into this match with a strong form, having won four of their last five games. Their recent performances highlight a potent attacking threat, but they also suffered one defeat, which raises questions about their consistency when facing tougher opposition away from home. The model indicates a win probability of 55% for Hibernian, with a projected score of 2-1. One caveat to consider is that if Shkendija manages to maintain their attacking momentum, they could pose significant problems for Hibernian's defence. The full method behind this prediction is detailed in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, where our in-house model analyses expected goals and actual results across the season.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Hibernian Win57%1.45
Draw20%4.11
Shkendija Win23%6.44
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.9650.3%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.8351.1%

Combined goal output is high (3.1 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Hibernian 1-0 Shkendija
5.8817.1%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 17.1% probability.

Asian Handicap
Hibernian -1.5
2.2537%

Hibernian have been the stronger side, winning 43% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-0
5.88
17.1%
2-0
6.23
16.2%
2-1
7.34
13.8%
1-1
7.32
13.8%
3-0
9.20
11.0%
0-0
9.58
10.6%

Our model projects a 1-0 Hibernian win as the most likely scoreline at 17.1% probability. 4 of the top six outcomes feature Hibernian clean sheets, in line with their 27% clean-sheet rate this season.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Hibernian
-0.0
1.13
Shkendija
+0.0
4.88
Hibernian
-0.5
1.44
Shkendija
+0.5
5.50
Hibernian
-1.5
2.25
Shkendija
+1.5
13.00

Lines averaged across 3 bookmakers. Hibernian are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Hibernian vs Shkendija
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
1.414.107.251.801.931.951.70
Marathonbet
1.454.156.701.821.941.941.75
Betfair
1.364.206.501.751.951.911.80
Pinnacle
1.434.156.571.851.93
SBO
1.413.765.801.881.90
William Hill
1.443.906.001.951.75
Bet365
1.484.106.001.851.952.001.73
1xBet
1.504.306.941.861.981.951.76
Unibet
1.454.256.751.781.891.961.73
888Sport
1.443.906.001.851.851.951.75
Betano
1.504.206.201.851.912.001.72
Superbet
1.494.206.001.821.881.971.74
BetVictor
1.454.207.001.801.871.951.75

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
90%
Over 1.5 Goals
73.8%
Over 2.5 Goals
51.1%
Over 3.5 Goals
30.3%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XHibernian or Draw
77%1.09
12Hibernian or Shkendija
80%1.19
X2Draw or Shkendija
43%2.58

Head to Head

Last 1 Meetings (evenly matched 0-0)
0 Hibernian1 Draw0 Shkendija
06 Aug
Hibernian
0-0
Shkendija
UEFA Europa Conference League

The head-to-head record between Hibernian and Shkendija shows one draw, with no wins for either side. Their only encounter ended in a 0-0 stalemate, indicating a tightly contested match without any goals. This lack of scoring suggests that both teams may struggle to find the back of the net against each other, leading to a balanced but uneventful matchup. Since they have not faced defeat against one another, it highlights the competitive nature of their past meeting.

Key Statistics

2026 Season
HibernianShkendija
1.4Goals p.g.1.73
1.1Goals conceded p.g.1.2
27%Clean sheets27%
43%Win rate53%
2.5Avg goals in match2.93
1.05xG per game
-0.07xGA per game
39%Possession %
2.3Shots on target / game
4.0Corners per game
Hibernian
Recent Form

Hibernian have won 7 of their last 14 matches at home, drawing 3 and losing 4. Their recent home fixtures include beat Hibernian 1-0 and beat Hibernian 2-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 13W 7D 10L from the last 30 games (43% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: HibernianAll competitions
20 Aug
Gent
0-0
Hibernian
UEFA Europa Conference League
16 Aug
Hibernian
1-0
Partick
League Cup
13 Aug
Shkendija
0-0
Hibernian
UEFA Europa Conference League
09 Aug
Rangers
1-2
Hibernian
Premiership
06 Aug
Hibernian
2-1
Shkendija
UEFA Europa Conference League
02 Aug
Hibernian
1-2
Motherwell
Premiership
13
Win
43%
7
Draw
23%
10
Lost
33%
Shkendija
Recent Form

Shkendija have won 4 of their last 10 matches on the road, drawing 2 and losing 4. Their recent away fixtures include beat Shkendija 0-2 and lost to Hibernian 2-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 8W 2D 5L from the last 15 games (53% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: ShkendijaAll competitions
09 Aug
Vardar Skopje
0-2
Shkendija
First League
06 Aug
Hibernian
2-1
Shkendija
UEFA Europa Conference League
30 Jul
Shkendija
3-1
Bravo
UEFA Europa Conference League
26 Jul
Shkendija
3-0
Skopje
First League
09 Jul
Europa
0-5
Shkendija
UEFA Europa Conference League
30 Jun
Zorya Luhansk
2-2
Shkendija
Friendlies Clubs
8
Win
53%
2
Draw
13%
5
Lost
33%

Lineups

Confirmed

Hibernian4-3-3Confirmed

5Warren O'HoraDEF
6Jason KerrDEF
21Jordan ObitaDEF
7Owen EldingFWD
9Nathan LoweFWD
10Martin BoyleFWD
1Raphael SallingerGK
3Adam MayorMID
14Miguel Changa ChaiwaMID
8Josh MulliganMID
25Felix PasslackMID
4Grant HanleyDEF
18Thibault KlidjéFWD
22Ante ŠutoFWD
13Jordan SmithGK
35Freddie OwensGK
30Jacob MacIntyreMID
27Kanayochukwu MegwaMID
23Callum WrightMID
20Rudi Allan MolotnikovMID
11Joe NewellMID
47Azeem AbdulaiMID
32Josh CampbellMID

Shkendija4-2-3-1Confirmed

55Jovan ManevDEF
26Anes MeljichiDEF
2Aleksander TrumciDEF
9Fahd NdzengueFWD
29Fabrice TambaFWD
30Ferat RamaniGK
10Endrit KrasniqiMID
8Rafael FreitasMID
5Drilon IslamiMID
17Arbin ZejnullaiMID
11Almir KryeziuMID
18Nazif CekaDEF
16Mevlan MuratiDEF
19Vane KrstevskiFWD
7Besart IbraimiFWD
99Marko GjorgjievskiFWD
25Astrit AmzaiGK
49Sebastjan SpahiuMID
21Armir IsaMID
77Florent RamadaniMID

Unavailable Players

0 players

Hibernian

No reported absences

Shkendija

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Hibernian Win1.45 (57%)
Value Bets
Over 2.5 Goals1.83 (51.1%)
Under 2.5 Goals1.92 (48.9%)
Both Teams Score1.96 (50.3%)
BTTS No1.74 (49.7%)
Speculative
Draw4.11 (20.2%)
Shkendija Win6.44 (22.8%)

Yellow Card Prediction

A. Menelaos has been appointed as the referee for this fixture. We don't yet have enough recent fixtures officiated by A. Menelaos to give a confident card-market projection. Our default lean is under 3.5 yellow cards at 1.95.

Corner Prediction

Hibernian average 1.4 goals per match at home; Shkendija 1.7 on the road. Open, attack-leaning sides tend to produce more corners; tight, low-event games tend to produce fewer. Our pick is over 9.5 corners at 1.72.

Player Stats Bet

Hibernian have generated 1.05 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 43% of them. They put 2.3 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Hibernian player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
Hibernian to Win

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.