Legia vs Hibernian Prediction & Betting Tips (28 August)

Legia Warsaw welcome Hibernian to the Municipal Stadium of Marshal Jozef Pilsudski for the decisive second leg of their UEFA Conference League playoff, holding a slender 2-1 advantage from the first leg in Edinburgh. The Polish side, under the guidance of Edward Iordănescu, have shown resilience throughout their European campaign, bouncing back from a Europa League exit at the hands of AEK Larnaca. Despite a turbulent few weeks—including speculation over Iordănescu’s potential departure to Al Jazira—the squad remains focused, with key players like Jean-Pierre Nsame and Vahan Bichakhchyan expected to return to the starting lineup after being rested in domestic action. Legia’s home form and European pedigree make them slight favorites, but they’ll need to be wary of Hibernian’s late surges.

Hibernian, led by David Gray, arrive in Warsaw with belief rekindled by Josh Mulligan’s late goal in the first leg. The Scottish side has endured a rollercoaster qualifying journey, surviving extra-time drama against Partizan Belgrade and narrowly missing out on Europa League progression after a heartbreaker against Midtjylland. Gray’s tactical setup—anchored by a back three of Bushiri, O’Hora, and Iredale—has provided structure, while the attacking trio of Boyle, Bowie, and potentially Jamie McGrath (if fit) offers pace and unpredictability. Hibs have struggled at home this season but have found more joy on the road, winning three consecutive away fixtures across competitions.

Legia’s recent domestic form has been mixed, with a 1-0 loss to Wisla Plock exposing some defensive frailties. However, their attacking output remains consistent, having scored in 14 straight European away matches prior to this tie. The return of Bartosz Kapustka from suspension adds midfield depth, and Ruben Vinagre’s overlapping runs could stretch Hibs’ flanks. The Warsaw crowd will be expectant, especially after the club’s Super Cup triumph over Lech Poznań earlier this summer. With the stakes high and group stage football on the line, Legia’s experience in continental competitions may prove decisive.

Expect a tense, tactical battle with moments of individual brilliance. Hibernian will likely press early, hoping to unsettle Legia’s rhythm, but the hosts should grow into the game and capitalize on transitional opportunities. Given the first leg’s outcome and both teams’ scoring tendencies, a repeat 2-1 scoreline in favor of Legia feels plausible. That would see the Polish side advance 4-2 on aggregate, while Hibs bow out with pride and promise. The margins are fine, but Warsaw may just tilt the balance with clinical finishing and home advantage.

• Summary: Legia Warszawa is going head to head with Hibernian starting on 28 Aug 2025 at 19:00 UTC at Stadion Wojska Polskiego w Warszawie stadium, Warsaw city, Poland. The match is a part of the UEFA Europa Conference League, Qualification Playoff .
• Referee: Lawrence Visser