UEFA Conference League· Kick-off : Thursday, August 20, 2026, 19:30 (UK time)
Gent vs Hibernian: 0-0 result and AI prediction review
Review: prediction vs result
Final score: Gent 0-0 Hibernian. The outcome was missed: the model favoured victory for Gent (59%), while a draw was rated at only 24%. The final score ranked 5th among the most likely scorelines (8.3%), behind 1-0. On goals, the model did not expect both teams to score (45%): correct; it pointed to under 2.5 goals (45%): correct.
Match analysis
Gent and Hibernian met on Thursday, August 20, 2026, a UEFA Conference League fixture. Venue: Planet Group Arena, Gent. Before kick-off, our model gave Gent a 59% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Hibernian 17%. On the correct score, 1-0 comes out on top (14.0%), followed by 2-0 (11.8%) and 1-1 (11.2%).
Gent are unbeaten in their last 5 matches (3 wins, 2 draws), scoring 6 and conceding 2. Over their last 5 matches, Hibernian have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat, scoring 11 and conceding 5. Both sides come in with similar form. On average Gent score 1.20 and concede 0.40 goals per game; Hibernian score 2.20 and concede 1.00.
Our data holds no recent head-to-head between Gent and Hibernian: the prediction relies on each team's form and level. In double chance terms, "Gent or draw" stands at 83%, "Hibernian or draw" at 41% and "no draw" at 76%.
Outcome probabilities (1X2)
Double chance
Most likely correct scores
Scores shown as Gent – Hibernian. 1-0 is the single most likely scoreline (14.0%); the 5 scores below add up to 55% of all outcomes, which is why an exact score remains hard to call.
| Score | Probability |
|---|---|
| Gent 1-0 Hibernian | 14.0% |
| Gent 2-0 Hibernian | 11.8% |
| Gent 1-1 Hibernian | 11.2% |
| Gent 2-1 Hibernian | 9.5% |
| Gent 0-0 Hibernian | 8.3% |
Goals: both teams to score, over/under
With 1.69 expected goals for Gent and 0.80 for Hibernian, "over 2.5 goals" is rated at 45% and "both teams to score" at 45%. Gent keep a clean sheet in 45% of scenarios, Hibernian in 19%.
| Probability | |
|---|---|
| Gent expected goals | 1.69 |
| Hibernian expected goals | 0.80 |
| Both teams to score | 45% |
| Over 1.5 goals | 71% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 45% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 24% |
| Gent clean sheet | 45% |
| Hibernian clean sheet | 19% |
Recent form
Latest matches played before this game in the competitions Elofoot covers.
Gent
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2026 | RAAL La Louvière · Jupiler Pro League | 2-1 | W |
| Aug 13, 2026 | IFK Goteborg · UEFA Conference League | 1-1 | D |
| Aug 9, 2026 | KV Mechelen · Jupiler Pro League | 2-0 | W |
| Aug 6, 2026 | IFK Goteborg · UEFA Conference League | 1-0 | W |
| Jul 30, 2026 | LNZ Cherkasy · UEFA Conference League | 0-0 | D |
Hibernian
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | Shkendija · UEFA Conference League | 0-0 | D |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Shkendija · UEFA Conference League | 2-1 | W |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Malisheva · UEFA Conference League | 4-1 | W |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Malisheva · UEFA Conference League | 0-2 | L |
| Jul 4, 2026 | Cliftonville FC · Club Friendlies | 5-1 | W |
Head-to-head
Our data holds no recent head-to-head between Gent and Hibernian: the prediction relies on each team's form and level.
Out and doubtful
Gent
No absences reported.
Hibernian
No absences reported.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Gent vs Hibernian prediction?
Before the match, our AI gave Gent a 59% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Hibernian 17%. Gent are therefore favourites. Final score: 0-0.
What is the most likely correct score for Gent vs Hibernian?
1-0 (14.0%), followed by 2-0 (11.8%), 1-1 (11.2%), 2-1 (9.5%) and 0-0 (8.3%).
Will both teams score in Gent vs Hibernian?
The probability that both Gent and Hibernian score is 45%. Gent have a 45% chance of keeping a clean sheet, Hibernian 19%.
How many goals should we expect in Gent vs Hibernian?
The model expects 2.49 goals (1.69 for Gent, 0.80 for Hibernian). Probabilities: over 1.5 goals 71%, over 2.5 goals 45%, over 3.5 goals 24%.
When and where is Gent vs Hibernian played?
Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 19:30 (UK time), UEFA Conference League. Venue: Planet Group Arena, Gent.
What form are Gent and Hibernian in?
Gent: 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches (6 scored, 2 conceded). Hibernian: 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (11 scored, 5 conceded).
What was the Gent vs Hibernian result, and was the prediction right?
Final score: Gent 0-0 Hibernian. The outcome was missed: the model favoured victory for Gent (59%), while a draw was rated at only 24%. The final score ranked 5th among the most likely scorelines (8.3%), behind 1-0. On goals, the model did not expect both teams to score (45%): correct; it pointed to under 2.5 goals (45%): correct.
How is the Gent vs Hibernian prediction calculated?
The model estimates each team's expected goals (1.69 for Gent, 0.80 for Hibernian) from recent form, xG and standings, then applies a Poisson distribution: every possible score gets a probability, from which the 1X2, correct score, both teams to score and total goals are derived. Every figure is calculated, none is made up.
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