KAA Gent is waiting for an opponent who not only brings players, but also a large and confident support to Belgium. According to Het Laatste Nieuws, there is little tension among the Scottish visitors at the moment. When approached, they receive a broad smile and a friendly chat. Even on the question of who will be the strongest team on Thursday, a quick and self-assured answer follows: “Us”, sounds. “We naturally.”

That confidence does not mean that the Hibernian support underestimates KAA Gent. The supporters acknowledge that the Belgian team is not an easy opponent. A fan made it clear that the Belgian competition in their eyes is not inferior to the Scottish: “We are a sturdy team, but we do not underestimate the Belgian competition. It is just as physically demanding as the Scottish competition.”

Rangers win gives Hibs extra confidence

Hibernian is not traveling to Gent without sporting wind. The team of David Gray collected three points in the Scottish competition after two games. The start with a loss to Motherwell was disappointing, but on the second game, an impressive answer followed. At Rangers, Hibernian picked up the full points. That performance clearly feeds the faith among the traveling fans that their team can also achieve something in Belgium. For Gent, that is a clear warning: the Scots have already shown early in the season that they can achieve results against strong opponents.

First duel must test Scottish optimism

The first meeting of the twosome will already have a clear green-white edge before the kick-off. Hibernian comes to Gent with supporters who attribute chances to their team and are not intimidated by the physical reputation of the Belgian competition. On the field, it will have to be seen if that optimism also holds up. For the Hibernian fans, the stakes are already clear: their team must show in Gent that the win at Rangers was not a standalone result. Can Hibernian achieve a good result in Gent?

KAA Gent prepares for Hibernian

KAA Gent is waiting for an opponent who not only brings players, but also a large and confident support to Belgium. The team of Hein Vanhaezebrouck is aware that the Scots will be a strong opponent. The Belgian team has prepared itself for the physical challenge that the Scots will offer. KAA Gent is aware that the Scots have a good chance of achieving a good result.

KAA Gent has a strong support

KAA Gent has a strong support that supports the team. The support is aware that the Scots will be a strong opponent. The support is aware that the Scots have a good chance of achieving a good result. KAA Gent has a strong support that supports the team.

KAA Gent is prepared for Hibernian

KAA Gent is aware that the Scots will be a strong opponent. The team of Hein Vanhaezebrouck has prepared itself for the physical challenge that the Scots will offer. KAA Gent is aware that the Scots have a good chance of achieving a good result. The team of Hein Vanhaezebrouck is aware that the Scots will be a strong opponent.

League standing: 5th in Jupiler Pro League, 6 pts, 2W-0D-0L from 2 games, recent form WW. Goals this season: 4 scored, 1 conceded (+3 goal difference). Title race: 3 points behind leaders Club Brugge KV. Next fixture: vs Club Brugge KV (at home, 2026-08-30) (1st in the table). Currently sidelined: Matisse Samoise.