Shkëndija-79 vs Hibernian prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
Europa Conference League
In the 1/2 final of the Europa Conference League qualifiers on August 13, 2026, the second leg between Shkëndija-79 and Hibernian will take place. The visitors only need to avoid defeat.
Shkëndija-79 vs Hibernian: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Tetovo regained the championship in 2025 but failed to defend the title and finished second. They also lost in the cup final. After the summer break, they managed to thrash Skopje 3-0. Away against Vardar, they scored a couple of unanswered goals. The Macedonians have already overcome two opponents in the qualifiers. While they beat Europa both home and away in Gibraltar, against Bravo, they lost 1-2 in Slovenia but managed a comeback 3-1 win at home, with the decisive goal scored in the 88th minute.
The team from Edinburgh confirmed in the 2025/2026 season that they remain in the "second tier" of the Premiership, finishing fifth. They started the new campaign at home with a loss to Motherwell, but then beat Rangers 2-1. Even before the league began, the Scots lost 0-2 away to Malisheva. However, at home, they scored four goals by the 57th minute. Only at the end did they allow the Kosovars to score a consolation goal.
In Scotland, the teams remained goalless for more than 70 minutes. They then exchanged goals, but the hosts had the final say, clinching a 2-1 victory in added time.
Previous Matches: Shkëndija-79 vs Hibernian
This will be the first time these Scots visit North Macedonia.
The visitors are slightly favored. However, a draw would be enough for them — we predict the hosts will not lose under these circumstances (odds – 1.60).
Shkëndija-79 vs Hibernian: Key Statistics and Trends
- Shkëndija-79 have won four of their last six matches
- The team averages 2.03 goals scored and 0.91 conceded per match
- Hibernian have won three of their last four games
- The club averages 1.53 goals scored and 1.16 conceded per match
Shkëndija-79 vs Hibernian: Probable Starting Lineups
Shkëndija-79 play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Ramani - Melichi, Manev, Trumchi, Zeynulai - Rafael Freitas, Islyami - Krasniki, Kryeziu, Tamba - Ndzengue
Hibernian play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (probable lineup): Zallinger - Obita, Kerr, O’Hora, Passlack - Chaiva, Mulligan, Mayor - Boyle, Lowe, Elding
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