Our prediction for this Europa Conference League match:
Luzern
Match Time & Date:
17/08/2023
20:45
Prediction: 3-1
Hibernian
There will be fireworks when Luzern and Hibernian take on each other at Swissporarena in the second leg of the Europa Conference League third qualifying round. Luzern face an uphill task in Thursday’s clash as they need a big win over Hibernian if they are to make it to the next round, but the bookies see them as hot favourites for the triumph this time out. All Ademi, Burch, and Frydek should be cautious as they are one yellow card away from suspension.
The Hibs, meanwhile, proved their worth in the first leg, but given their poor displays in back-to-back league defeats to St Mirren (2-3) and Motherwell (1-2), we do not believe that they are capable of spoiling Luzern’s party at Swissporarena. Both Cadden and Wollacott should miss out through injuries, while experienced forward Adam Le Fondre should be recalled to the starting XI after scoring as a substitute in the last Premiership game.
Highlighted Player (Christian Doidge):
Over the years Christian Doidge has established himself as one of the best attackers in Scotland Premiership. Born on August 25, 1992 in Newport, Doidge is a Wales international who plays for Hibernian in the Scottish top flight.
He is a product of the Southampton football academy, but he did not see any game action in the Premier League with the Saints. The towering striker played for Bristol Rovers during his youth career as well before joining Cwmbran Celtic at senior level. He played for the likes of Barry Town, Carmanthen Town, Dag & Red, Dartford (loan), Forest Green Rovers, and Bolton Wanderers (loan) as well before signing a deal with the Hibs.
Christian Doidge made his Scotland Premier League debut on August 3, 2019 in a 1-0 win over St. Mirren. The Wales attacker scored his first league goal for the Hibs against the same opponent three months late. Doidge has yet to receive a call-up for the Wales national football team.
Highlighted Team (Hibernian):
Founded in August 1875, Hibernian are the Scottish Premier League team that play home matches at Easter Road. The capacity of the venue is 20,421, and it was opened in 1893. The Hibs wear light green shirts with white sleeves and white shorts in home matches, while light grey is the dominant colour of their away kit.
Hibernian clinched their first Scottish league trophy back in the 1902/03 season, and they were the dominant force in Scottish football in the early 50s, securing three titles more from 1948 to 1952. The Easter Road outfit recorded their biggest win on September 3, 1881, with the team rolling over Black Watch Highlanders 22-1.
In February 1961, the Hibs suffered the biggest defeat in the club's history as they were beaten by Airdrie 11-1. Hibernian and Hearts face each other in the Edinburgh derby. The rivalry between the two clubs is considered one of the oldest rivalries in world football.
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