Gent - Hibernian

Thursday, 20 August 2026 at the Planet Group Arena, Gent and Hibernian clash in the final round of the Conference League qualification. Both sides have navigated challenging paths to reach this stage, with Gent showing defensive resilience throughout their European campaign, including a penalty shootout victory over LNZ Cherkasy. The hosts enter this encounter following a narrow league win against RAAL La Louviere, maintaining a steady momentum as they look to secure a place in the group stage.

Hibernian arrive in Belgium after a hard-fought victory over Partick Thistle in the League Cup. Their recent form has been highlighted by a notable league success against Rangers, though they have experienced mixed fortunes in their continental fixtures. Having edged past KF Shkendija to reach this final round, the visitors will look to translate their domestic grit into a positive result against a disciplined Gent side.