Skendija 79 vs Hibernian preview

Europe flag 2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe
Toše Proeski Arena Today - 6:00 PM
Europa Conference League
KICKOFF : Today - 6:00 PM
3rd Qualifying Round Leg 2 of 2 Aggregate : 1 - 2

CONTEXT

Skendija 79 welcome Hibernian to the Toše Proeski Arena for the second leg of their Europa Conference League third qualifying round encounter. The first leg produced a 2-1 win for Hibernian, leaving the aggregate at 1-2 in the visitors favour as Skendija 79 attempt to reverse the deficit on home soil. The home side carry a marginal power advantage of one point yet trail slightly in form metrics. Both clubs compete without reference to domestic league standings in this international cup setting. The fixture unfolds in the 2026/2027 season with Skendija 79 needing a positive result to progress while Hibernian aim to protect their narrow lead. Tactical discipline and individual quality will shape the outcome in this high-stakes European tie.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Skendija 79 hold a one-point power advantage over Hibernian.
  • Form: Hibernian possess a slightly higher form score of 33.33 against Skendija 79's 30.
  • Squad: Squad composition details are unavailable in the provided data.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency statistics are not recorded for either side.
  • Transition: Transition metrics remain absent from the current dataset.
  • Set pieces: Set piece analysis carries low confidence with no xG values available.
  • xVariable: The sides are closely matched according to available power indicators.
  • Market: Skendija 79 38.8% (Δ+0%) | Draw 24.7% (Δ+0%) | Hibernian 36.5% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Skendija 79 E. Memushi
E. Memushi
VS
Hibernian D. Gray
D. Gray
1.29
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
2
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Hibernian Rank: 71 L
Bravo Rank: 67 W
Bravo Rank: 68 L
Europa FC Rank: W
Europa FC Rank: W
Samsunspor Rank: 77 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2 i
Last 6 Opponents
Skendija 79 Rank: W
Malisheva Rank: 56 W
Malisheva Rank: 54 L
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 1
1
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Skendija 79
38.83%
Draw
24.66%
Away Hibernian
36.5%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
27.83
26.81
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Skendija 79
Hibernian
Power Score
27.83
26.81
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
-
-

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

vs
Skendija 79 Opponent-weighted form score
Hibernian Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Skendija 79 Hibernian

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 1 match between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Skendija 79 SHK Home
1 matches
Hibernian HIB Away
Match Record
0
Wins
1
0
Draws
0
1
Losses
0
Goals
1
Goals Scored
2
2
Goals Conceded
1
-1
Goal Difference
+1
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-13T00:05:26+00:00

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 13, 2026, 06:00 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe · 3rd Qualifying Round · Leg 2 of 2 · Aggregate : 1 - 2
Stadium
Toše Proeski Arena
Capacity
33011
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Bulat Saryev
Sergey Vasyutin
Denis Labashov
Danil Gorda

Squad

Referee : Bulat Saryev

Squad

24
Baboucarr Gaye
Baboucarr Gaye Goalkeeper
25
Astrit Amzai
Astrit Amzai Goalkeeper
30
Ferat Ramani
Ferat Ramani Goalkeeper
16
Mevlan Murati
Mevlan Murati Defender
23
Bojan Dimoski
Bojan Dimoski Defender
55
Jovan Manev
Jovan Manev Defender
2
Aleksandër Trumci
26
Anes Meljichi
Anes Meljichi Defender
18
Nazif Ceka
Nazif Ceka Defender
10
Endrit Krasniqi
Endrit Krasniqi Midfielder
17
Arbin Zejnullai
Arbin Zejnullai Midfielder
77
Florent Ramadani
Florent Ramadani Midfielder
5
Drilon Islami
Drilon Islami Midfielder
21
Armir Isa
Armir Isa Midfielder
20
Lirian Djeladini
Lirian Djeladini Midfielder
7
Besart Ibraimi
Besart Ibraimi Attacker
99
Marko Gjorgjievski
19
Vane Krstevski
Vane Krstevski Attacker
11
Almir Kryeziu
Almir Kryeziu Attacker
29
Fabrice Tamba
Fabrice Tamba Attacker
Referee : Bulat Saryev

Squad

13
Jordan Smith
Jordan Smith Goalkeeper
1
Raphael Sallinger
Raphael Sallinger Goalkeeper
35
Freddie Owens
Freddie Owens Goalkeeper
4
Grant Hanley
Grant Hanley Defender
21
Jordan Obita
Jordan Obita Defender
25
Felix Passlack
Felix Passlack Defender
5
Warren O'Hora
Warren O'Hora Defender
6
Jason Kerr
Jason Kerr Defender
33
Rocky Bushiri
Rocky Bushiri Defender
15
Jack Iredale
Jack Iredale Defender
27
Kanayochukwu Megwa
3
Adam Major
Adam Major Defender
11
Joe Newell
Joe Newell Midfielder
17
Jamie McGrath
Jamie McGrath Midfielder
19
Nicky Cadden
Nicky Cadden Midfielder
28
Alasana Manneh
Alasana Manneh Midfielder
23
Callum Wright
Callum Wright Midfielder
32
Josh Campbell
Josh Campbell Midfielder
8
Josh Mulligan
Josh Mulligan Midfielder
47
Azeem Abdulai
Azeem Abdulai Midfielder
14
Miguel Changa Chaiwa
30
Jacob MacIntyre
Jacob MacIntyre Midfielder
20
Rudi Allan Molotnikov
10
Martin Boyle
Martin Boyle Attacker
18
Thibault Klidje
Thibault Klidje Attacker
22
Ante Šuto
Ante Šuto Attacker
9
Nathan Lowe
Nathan Lowe Attacker
7
Owen Elding
Owen Elding Attacker

CONCLUSION

Skendija 79 must harness their home environment and narrow structural edge to overcome the aggregate deficit against Hibernian. The visitors arrive with marginally superior form and will look to maintain defensive organisation across both phases of play. With set piece and efficiency data limited, the contest is likely to hinge on open play execution and individual moments of quality. Both teams face a demanding European assignment where small margins could decide progression. Skendija 79 require a composed yet assertive approach to turn the tie around while Hibernian seek control and clinical finishing to advance. The atmosphere at the Toše Proeski Arena adds further intensity to this decisive second leg.