Hibernian arrive at Easter Road with the wind in their sails after a heroic goalless draw in Belgium. That 0-0 at the Planet Group Arena was a statement. They went to a side with genuine European pedigree, soaked up pressure, and even had a penalty — Owen Elding's miss will sting, but the clean sheet away from home is gold dust. The Scottish Premiership side are on the cusp of history: a first-ever Conference League group stage appearance is within touching distance. The tie is delicately poised, and the home crowd at Easter Road will be a cauldron. Hibs have that momentum, that belief, that 'we've already done the hard part' swagger. They'll smell the finish line.

KAA Gent, meanwhile, are in a rut. Five draws in their last six home games tells you everything about their recent form — they're solid, organised, but toothless in front of goal. That 1-0 prediction from the first leg never materialised; they couldn't break down a resolute Hibs defence. Their recent league form has been patchy, with a 5-3-2 experiment against La Louvière suggesting a coach still searching for the right formula. They're not a bad side, but they're not a free-scoring one either. Away from home, they'll be cautious, happy to keep it tight and hope for a moment of magic. This is a team that draws games — a lot. And that's exactly what we're backing.