Potential Opponents

[DIXIHIBS]

last time we played in slovenia went manchester to munich then car, remember being in mcds early on match day and guy appeared with couple of kids in a car drove all the way:thumbsup:

Done similar for Scotland game. Flight to Munich then train through the Alps to Ljubljana...scenic trip

[Garymcl]

You can fly from Gatwick

[theonlywayisup]

For those who want to see possible opponents, this Wiki site is usually up to date.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025%E2%80%9326_UEFA_Europa_League_qualifying_phas e_and_play-off_round

[bingo70]

I think the draw for the round before us, is tomorrow, will that have any relevance to us and worth keeping an eye out for?

I feel like it does have some relevance and we should pay attention to it, I’m just not entirely sure why so was hoping someone more intelligent than me could join the dots for me please?

[Fergus52]

For those who want to see possible opponents, this Wiki site is usually up to date.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025%E2%80%9326_UEFA_Europa_League_qualifying_phas e_and_play-off_round

Bert Kassies is usually more accurate than the wiki

Seeding in the Europa League 2025/2026 (https://kassiesa.net/uefa/seedel2025.html)

[Fergus52]

I think the draw for the round before us, is tomorrow, will that have any relevance to us and worth keeping an eye out for?

I feel like it does have some relevance and we should pay attention to it, I’m just not entirely sure why so was hoping someone more intelligent than me could join the dots for me please?

It doesn't have a massive bearing imo.

out of the teams we could draw in Q2: Shakhtar, Legia, Partizan and Sheriff are all in this Q1 draw.

All 4 would be massive favourites against any of the Q1 teams, so whoever they get won't make a massive difference either way.

Of the unseeded Q1 teams the best are probably Hacken or AEK Larnaca, so if any of the mentioned seeded teams were drawn against them then Hibs would benefit if they caused an upset as we could end up playing one of them instead of Shakhtar or Legia etc.

[Thatdayinmay16]

Knowing our luck it'll be Hapoel Be'er Sheva.

Tbf they shouldn't be in the competition, but that's a conversation for another day.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Aye Slovenian, is it hard to get to

We stopped off there on the way to Maribor, lovely wee place. Nice wee funicular railway up to the castle if you like that sort of thing.

[LaMotta]

It doesn't have a massive bearing imo.

out of the teams we could draw in Q2: Shakhtar, Legia, Partizan and Sheriff are all in this Q1 draw.

All 4 would be massive favourites against any of the Q1 teams, so whoever they get won't make a massive difference either way.

Of the unseeded Q1 teams the best are probably Hacken or AEK Larnaca, so if any of the mentioned seeded teams were drawn against them then Hibs would benefit if they caused an upset as we could end up playing one of them instead of Shakhtar or Legia etc.


So this is all the teams in the Q1 draw tomorrow. Could we not potentially get Cluj, Hapoel, Celje or Trnava (or their Q1 opponents) as well?

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GtkDXpnXQAA3dDt?format=jpg&name=4096x4096

[JasonC1875]

So this is all the teams in the Q1 draw tomorrow. Could we not potentially get Cluj, Hapoel, Celje or Trnava (or their Q1 opponents) as well?

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GtkDXpnXQAA3dDt?format=jpg&name=4096x4096

Winners of those ties are unseeded on Wednesday (as are we) so no

[LaMotta]

Winners of those ties are unseeded on Wednesday (as are we) so no

Perfect cheers!

[CapitalGreen]

It doesn't have a massive bearing imo.

out of the teams we could draw in Q2: Shakhtar, Legia, Partizan and Sheriff are all in this Q1 draw.

All 4 would be massive favourites against any of the Q1 teams, so whoever they get won't make a massive difference either way.

Of the unseeded Q1 teams the best are probably Hacken or AEK Larnaca, so if any of the mentioned seeded teams were drawn against them then Hibs would benefit if they caused an upset as we could end up playing one of them instead of Shakhtar or Legia etc.

I don’t think Sheriff would be massive favourites, their European results were awful last season.

Also in terms of the unseeded teams, PAKS eliminated Larnaca 5-0 on aggregate last season so will be one of the stronger teams.

[Paulie Walnuts]

So are we still thinking because of the unofficial regionalisation that we can only really get Anderlecht, Braga, Midjtylland or Lugano? Or is there now Cluj, Shaktar etc in the mix?

[CapitalGreen]

So are we still thinking because of the unofficial regionalisation that we can only really get Anderlecht, Braga, Midjtylland or Lugano? Or is there now Cluj, Shaktar etc in the mix?

No, there isn’t really any hard and fast rule of how teams are regionalised. I’ve seen a lot of people predict it on an East/West basis but historical draw groupings suggest this isn’t really how it’s necessarily done.

[SteveHFC]

So are we still thinking because of the unofficial regionalisation that we can only really get Anderlecht, Braga, Midjtylland or Lugano? Or is there now Cluj, Shaktar etc in the mix?

we Can't get Cluj, trnava, hapoel or celji or whoever beats them as they all go to unseeded in our round

[Bristolhibby]

Visited that stadium with Scotland a few years back. Great city!

I’ll second that. Quality place.

J

[SunshineOnLeith]

Sheriff to draw Larnaca, we play the winner. Larnaca upset Sheriff, Hibs away in Cyprus. Dancer.

[CapitalGreen]

Sheriff to draw Larnaca, we play the winner. Larnaca upset Sheriff, Hibs away in Cyprus. Dancer.

Cyprus in July 🥵

[SteveHFC]

reports that 1st round draw had no groupings appears not to be the case it does
UEFA Europa League first qualifying round draw | UEFA Europa League 2025/26 | UEFA.com (https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/draws/2026/2002096/)

[SunshineOnLeith]

From the groupings, Hacken probably the only unseeded team from group 1 who might be tricky for Shakhtar/Sheriff, but any of the unseeded teams in group 2 could be a banana skin for Legia or Partizan.

Does anyone have any idea how they produce these groups? Azerbaijan and Finland in the same group?

[Springbank]

From the groupings, Hacken probably the only unseeded team from group 1 who might be tricky for Shakhtar/Sheriff, but any of the unseeded teams in group 2 could be a banana skin for Legia or Partizan.

Does anyone have any idea how they produce these groups? Azerbaijan and Finland in the same group?

I remember going to the league cup final in the early 90s (it was at Parkhead as Hampden was being done up) where there was a banner saying "Levski Hibs" after the Previous Rangers had been scudded out of Europe by Levski Sofia

[JasonC1875]

From the groupings, Hacken probably the only unseeded team from group 1 who might be tricky for Shakhtar/Sheriff, but any of the unseeded teams in group 2 could be a banana skin for Legia or Partizan.

Does anyone have any idea how they produce these groups? Azerbaijan and Finland in the same group?

“In accordance with the relevant decisions of the UEFA Executive Committee, teams from the following associations may not be drawn against each other:

Armenia – Azerbaijan
Gibraltar – Spain
Kosovo – Bosnia-Herzegovina
Kosovo – Serbia
Kosovo – Russia*
Ukraine – Russia*
Ukraine – Belarus”

Mainly to keep Partizan and Prishtina apart, not much else matters

[Hibernian Verse]

From the groupings, Hacken probably the only unseeded team from group 1 who might be tricky for Shakhtar/Sheriff, but any of the unseeded teams in group 2 could be a banana skin for Legia or Partizan.

Does anyone have any idea how they produce these groups? Azerbaijan and Finland in the same group?

They had to keep Partizan and Prishtina apart, that's the only reason I can see for using groupings today.

[Paul1642]

Draw for QR1 is 1500hrs CET

[HIBS NUTS]

Could we have a recap.
Obviously the Q1, and Q2 draw is tomorrow
We will find out our possible opponents, abiet, the winner of Q1, or just a seeded team in Q2.
Will the draw show who will be at home first.
I’m just a simple man, with simple tastes, a tenants lager drinker.
Please keep the answer as easy as possible .😃

[Hibiza]

Hibees goes at 12.24. Portman Park , virtual racing 7/1 .

[Thatdayinmay16]

Could we have a recap.
Obviously the Q1, and Q2 draw is tomorrow
We will find out our possible opponents, abiet, the winner of Q1, or just a seeded team in Q2.
Will the draw show who will be at home first.
I’m just a simple man, with simple tastes, a tenants lager drinker.
Please keep the answer as easy as possible .😃

I'm sure the seeded time (which isn't us) play away 1st leg and then home 2nd leg. Not an expert on the matter however so I could be wrong.

[CallumLaidlaw]

I'm sure the seeded time (which isn't us) play away 1st leg and then home 2nd leg. Not an expert on the matter however so I could be wrong.

1st out the hat plays home first.


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[SunshineOnLeith]

1st out the hat plays home first.


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There's a third 'bowl' the two drawn teams get put into and then the first one drawn out is at home in the first leg.

[SunshineOnLeith]

Could we have a recap.
Obviously the Q1, and Q2 draw is tomorrow
We will find out our possible opponents, abiet, the winner of Q1, or just a seeded team in Q2.
Will the draw show who will be at home first.
I’m just a simple man, with simple tastes, a tenants lager drinker.
Please keep the answer as easy as possible .😃

Q1 draw today, Q2 (us) tomorrow.

UEFA will split the teams for our draw into 2 groups (4 seeds, 4 non-seeds in each) to avoid any political "these teams can't play each other" clashes, so we'll have it narrowed down to 4 before the draw.

Potential opponents are:
Winner of Shakhtar's Q1 tie.
Braga
Midtjylland
Winner of Legia Warsaw's Q1 tie
Anderlecht
Winner of Partizan Belgrade's Q1 tie
Winner of Sheriff Tiraspol's Q1 tie
Lugano

[Bristolhibby]

If it’s away first leg I can go. Away second leg, I’m on my holidays.

J

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

Linfield vs Shelbourne in UCL QR1

[Hibernian Verse]

Sheriff Tiraspol/FC Prishtina and Partizan Belgrade/AEK Larnaka kept apart tomorrow then

We absolutely want Sherrif or Prishtina tomorrow. That would give us a great chance of progressing.

The tie you mention would be kept apart anyway as Partizan and Sherrif are both seeded for QR2.

[SunshineOnLeith]

We absolutely want Sherrif or Prishtina tomorrow. That would give us a great chance of progressing.

The tie you mention would be kept apart anyway as Partizan and Sherrif are both seeded for QR2.

Assuming Sheriff comes through, if we beat them we'd probably be seeded for Q3 given their coefficient is so good.

[JasonC1875]

Anderlecht
Braga
Lugano
Midtylland
Legia/Aktobe
Partizan/Larnaca
Shakhtar/Tampere
Sheriff/Prishtina

All 8 seeded sides for tomorrow’s draw

[Souter96Mac]

Anderlecht
Braga
Lugano
Midtylland
Legia/Aktobe
Partizan/Larnaca
Shakhtar/Tampere
Sheriff/Prishtina

All 8 seeded sides for tomorrow’s draw

According to the kassies website, the likes of Partizan, shaktar and Legia would also be seeded for the 3rd qualifying round.

Highly unlikely, but the ideal scenario would be us drawing one of them - but they lose their first qualifying round, so we play one of Aktobe, Larnaca or Tampere - little chance of this but one can dream

[bingo70]

Anderlecht
Braga
Lugano
Midtylland
Legia/Aktobe
Partizan/Larnaca
Shakhtar/Tampere
Sheriff/Prishtina

All 8 seeded sides for tomorrow’s draw

If there is a geographical divide and its separated from north/south, am I right in saying it would be the top 4 sides we could get?

[yerauldda]

Anderlecht
Braga
Lugano
Midtylland
Legia/Aktobe
Partizan/Larnaca
Shakhtar/Tampere
Sheriff/Prishtina

All 8 seeded sides for tomorrow’s draw

Braga probably the most favourable in terms of a trip but Sheriff the most winnable, followed by Lugano?

[Gmack7]

Do Sheriff play at home or are their ties moved aswell?

[Thatdayinmay16]

Anderlecht
Braga
Lugano
Midtylland
Legia/Aktobe
Partizan/Larnaca
Shakhtar/Tampere
Sheriff/Prishtina

All 8 seeded sides for tomorrow’s draw

Braga:pray:

[SteveHFC]

If there is a geographical divide and its separated from north/south, am I right in saying it would be the top 4 sides we could get?

that would be obvious but no one knows how they work out groups, you have a team from Sweden playing a Slovak team
7.30am tomorrow and it will become a little clearer
UEFA Europa League second qualifying round draw | UEFA Europa League 2025/26 | UEFA.com (https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/draws/2026/2002097/)

[Hibernian Verse]

Do Sheriff play at home or are their ties moved aswell?

They play European games in Chisinau

[the_ginger_hibee]

Assuming Sheriff comes through, if we beat them we'd probably be seeded for Q3 given their coefficient is so good.

Sheriff aren't projected to be seeded, as it stands. Would need a couple of seeds to go out in Q1 to bump them up.


If there is a geographical divide and its separated from north/south, am I right in saying it would be the top 4 sides we could get?

Doesn't work like that. Groupings are to prevent any politically charged ties or same countries meeting. UEFA don't share the exact rules on groupings though.


Do Sheriff play at home or are their ties moved aswell?

They still play in their usual stadium/location, yes.

[CapitalGreen]

If there is a geographical divide and its separated from north/south, am I right in saying it would be the top 4 sides we could get?

Braga would likely be south in that case and probably Lugano too.

My prediction is a group of

Shakhtar
Anderlecht
Midjtyland
Sheriff

[Pretty Boy]

From a selfish perspective I'd like Warsaw.

Got a couple of mates there so would save on accommodation costs.

[JasonC1875]

From a selfish perspective I'd like Warsaw.

Got a couple of mates there so would save on accommodation costs.

Was brilliant for the Scotland game in November

[HIBS NUTS]

They play European games in Chisinau

So Moldova then, I would imagine transnistra is closed to Europeans.

[Springbank]

Headline writers at the ready for Hibs vs Sheriff/Pristina tomorrow

"Pristina Aguiler-draw"
Hibees Luck Finally Turns with Dirrrrty Draw

"I'll Shoot The Sheriff"
Hibs Ace Aims to Down Moldovans

[Fergus52]

According to the kassies website, the likes of Partizan, shaktar and Legia would also be seeded for the 3rd qualifying round.

Highly unlikely, but the ideal scenario would be us drawing one of them - but they lose their first qualifying round, so we play one of Aktobe, Larnaca or Tampere - little chance of this but one can dream

If we draw one of those sides in Q2, but they go out in Q1, then we don't get to steal their seed for Q3.

As the Q3 draw is made halfway through Q2, where they'd already be knocked out in this scenario, so we'd use whichever coefficient was higher out of ours or Aktobe, Larnaca etc. for the Q3 draw which would see us unseeded.

[HendoDelivered]

Braga:pray:

Good away day but they would obliterate us over two legs

[SunshineOnLeith]

Braga would likely be south in that case and probably Lugano too.

My prediction is a group of

Shakhtar
Anderlecht
Midjtyland
Sheriff

I'd expect this too, 1st, 3rd, 5th and 7th of the 8 seeded teams so the fairest way of splitting them.

And probably up against the 2nd, 4th, 6th and 8th non-seeds, seems to be how they did Q1 today other than keeping certain teams apart - we're 8th.

[theonlywayisup]

2025/26 UEFA Europa League first qualifying round draw

FC Shakhtar Donetsk (UKR) vs Ilves Tampere (FIN)
FC Sheriff Tiraspol (MDA) vs FC Prishtina (KOS)
FC Spartak Trnava (SVK) vs BK Häcken (SWE)
Sabah FC (AZE) vs NK Celje (SVN)
Legia Warszawa (POL) vs FC Aktobe (KAZ)
PFC Levski Sofia (BUL) vs Hapoel Beer-Sheva FC (ISR)
AEK Larnaca FC (CYP) vs FK Partizan Beograd (SRB)
Paksi FC (HUN) vs CFR 1907 Cluj (ROU)

[LaMotta]

I notice from today's draw, actual ko times and match venues for QR1 wont be confirmed until Friday.

If its similar tomorrow, then those looking to go may be taking a risk sorting flights etc. for a few days at least, even if we do know who we are playing.

[scoopyboy]

No as 6 and 8 on the list need to be kept apart.

They are both seeded teams so can’t possibly be drawn together

[the_ginger_hibee]

So Moldova then, I would imagine transnistra is closed to Europeans.

Sheriff look to be back playing in Tiraspol & did for their last European game. Think they were being moved to Chisinau for a short-period.

[HIBS NUTS]

Sheriff look to be back playing in Tiraspol & did for their last European game. Think they were being moved to Chisinau for a short-period.

I don’t think we would get access to Tiraspol, I think they also have massive power cuts , because of the Ukraine war .

[CapitalGreen]

I notice from today's draw, actual ko times and match venues for QR1 wont be confirmed until Friday.

If its similar tomorrow, then those looking to go may be taking a risk sorting flights etc. for a few days at least, even if we do know who we are playing.

That would likely only occur if there was a city clash with 2 teams drawn from the same city drawn at home the same day. Looking at all the teams in the draw there isn’t any obvious potential issues jumping out at me.

[LaMotta]

That would likely only occur if there was a city clash with 2 teams drawn from the same city drawn at home the same day. Looking at all the teams in the draw there isn’t any obvious potential issues jumping out at me.

Cool ta, that makes sense.

Still seems a bit of uncertainty around where Shaktar and Sheriff will be playing, so if we drew them would be good to get clarity on that. Presumably this would become clear on Friday. And we'd prob have to hold off booking anyway on the off chance one of the unseeded teams beat them.

[the_ginger_hibee]

I don’t think we would get access to Tiraspol, I think they also have massive power cuts , because of the Ukraine war .

It wouldn't be a surprise if it was moved or we weren't allowed to travel. UK Gov advises against all travel to Transnistria. They for sure played their last two European ties last season, in Tiraspol though. There were fans in attendance but can't see if that included any away fans.

[JasonC1875]

They are both seeded teams so can’t possibly be drawn together

Yeah it’s finally clicked

[LaMotta]

It wouldn't be a surprise if it was moved or we weren't allowed to travel. UK Gov advises against all travel to Transnistria. They for sure played their last two European ties last season, in Tiraspol though. There were fans in attendance but can't see if that included any away fans.

Wouldn't fancy a trip to Kosovo either. Annoyingly the best draw for the club in terms of chances of progressing would be a choice of the 2 least desirable places to go as a fan (IMO).

[CapitalGreen]

Cool ta, that makes sense.

Still seems a bit of uncertainty around where Shaktar and Sheriff will be playing, so if we drew them would be good to get clarity on that. Presumably this would become clear on Friday. And we'd prob have to hold off booking anyway on the off chance one of the unseeded teams beat them.

To loop back on this. Olimpia Ljubljana play in the Champs League. It’s possible that could lead to a fixture switch should we draw Shakhtar as I think UEFA require 48 hours between ties at a stadium to allow teams to train on the pitch the day before.

[Thatdayinmay16]

Good away day but they would obliterate us over two legs

Selfish part of me wants them purely for the away trip, however I know it'll be an uphill battle playing them over 2 legs.

If we get an better draw like Lugano or Sheriff, I wouldn't complain, just don't fancy a trip to Moldova.

[LaMotta]

To loop back on this. Olimpia Ljubljana play in the Champs League. It’s possible that could lead to a fixture switch should we draw Shakhtar as I think UEFA require 48 hours between ties at a stadium to allow teams to train on the pitch the day before.


Im hoping its one of Lugano, Midtyland or Anderlecht.

We've proved we can compete v Swiss teams. Midtyland were second behind Copenhagen last year ( who didnt exactly blow Hearts or Killie away). And Anderlecht were 4th in the Belgian league.

Possibly optimistic, but we'd stand a chance in theory v them and would have a decent number of Hibs fans backing the team.

[Hibees1973]

Good away day but they would obliterate us over two legs

Agreed.

I really don't get this good away day thing. It really adds to a European tie when there is a competitive edge to it. Much as some on here enjoyed the away trip to Villa there was zero expectation after the first leg.

Braga have improved as a club in the last decade, getting close to and among the big 3 in Portugal.

The one to avoid along with probably Shakhtar.

[Hibees1973]

2025/26 UEFA Europa League first qualifying round draw

FC Shakhtar Donetsk (UKR) vs Ilves Tampere (FIN)
FC Sheriff Tiraspol (MDA) vs FC Prishtina (KOS)
FC Spartak Trnava (SVK) vs BK Häcken (SWE)
Sabah FC (AZE) vs NK Celje (SVN)
Legia Warszawa (POL) vs FC Aktobe (KAZ)
PFC Levski Sofia (BUL) vs Hapoel Beer-Sheva FC (ISR)
AEK Larnaca FC (CYP) vs FK Partizan Beograd (SRB)
Paksi FC (HUN) vs CFR 1907 Cluj (ROU)

Tend to think the Scandi teams (Ilves & Hacken) are at a wee bit of an advantage given their new league seasons are underway. Don't think any of the other lot in this first draw have started their season yet.

Ilves will be a big fit Finnish side but it will be a stretch for them to beat Shakhtar. So I reckon the biggest chance for a non seed to progress are BK Hacken who are against the Slovaks, Trnava.

[Hibernian Verse]

Sheriff aren't projected to be seeded, as it stands. Would need a couple of seeds to go out in Q1 to bump them up.


I can't see how they won't be seeded tomorrow?

[CapitalGreen]

I can't see how they won't be seeded tomorrow?

They will be seeded. The Club Ranking Twitter account has been forecasting them to be eliminated in round 1 prior to the draw being made.

[Hibernian Verse]

They will be seeded. The Club Ranking Twitter account has been forecasting them to be eliminated in round 1 prior to the draw being made.

:aok:

[LEaston87]

I go to Cyprus on July 30th for two weeks so cmon Larnaca

[the_ginger_hibee]

I can't see how they won't be seeded tomorrow?

I was talking about Q3, the poster asked if we'd take their seeded spot in Q3 if we beat them in Q2. We won't as they won't be seeded, unless some seeds go out in Q1.

[andyf5]

Here's a wee map of teams we could play - based on what Wikipedia says https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1LpaqRxmnbX_EE9NBmPZCSL2hwbS-g_E&usp=sharing

[Hibees1973]

Much as good away days are important for some, the goal here is for the club to get to the League stages of either European competition for the first time.

So for me it has to be Sheriff, Lugano or Partizan in this order.

I reckon we would have more than a fighting chance against these three and get to the next round.

[HIBS NUTS]

Wouldn't fancy a trip to Kosovo either. Annoyingly the best draw for the club in terms of chances of progressing would be a choice of the 2 least desirable places to go as a fan (IMO).

Apparently Kosovo is a great trip now, the country has recovered brilliantly since the war.

[Cardinal G]

Was brilliant for the Scotland game in November

Aye that was a canny trip for me it was flight from Newcastle to Amsterdam to Warsaw, cheap taxi to apartment. Great food and drink plus a last minute winner, cracking trip.

[bingo70]

Playing the winner of Larnaca vs Partizan Belgrade would be a tie we’d have a decent chance of progressing in I think?

[Michael]

Apparently Kosovo is a great trip now, the country has recovered brilliantly since the war.

Kosovo is awesome, people are super friendly too

[Dashing Bob S]

We’ll destroy any opposition we come up against. I scent European glory.

[Tambo]

Who ever we get is going to be difficult, give me the easiest on paper please.

[Hibernian Verse]

I was talking about Q3, the poster asked if we'd take their seeded spot in Q3 if we beat them in Q2. We won't as they won't be seeded, unless some seeds go out in Q1.

Ok, hopefully one or two go out if we get them then

[badabing67]

Here's a wee map of teams we could play - based on what Wikipedia says https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1LpaqRxmnbX_EE9NBmPZCSL2hwbS-g_E&usp=sharing



Love that wee map be on it for ages :aok:

[mcohibs]

Time’s the draw UK time tomorrow?

[LaMotta]

Here are the OPTA Power Rankings (https://theanalyst.com/articles/who-are-the-best-football-team-in-the-world-opta-power-rankings) for expected teams we could face in comparison to us , Rangers and Celtic.

(OPTA Power rankings ranks the approx 13,500 global club teams in order based a load of recent data and assumptions, with 100 points being top and zero being worst) .

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According to these, then we should be slight favourites against Lugano, Partizan and Sheriff. And obviously want to avoid Braga.

Interestingly, Shaktar are the lowest ranked team of the better teams, which I wouldn't have expected - so they might not be as bad a draw as has been talked about.

[Hibees1973]

Time’s the draw UK time tomorrow?

At 7:30 tomorrow morning our possible opponents will be narrowed down. Will be on the UEFA website.

Draw takes place at 12:00. However, there is a chance it will be Hibs v ???? or ????. We could draw teams from the first qualifying round draw which are still to be played.

[Hibees1973]

Here are the OPTA Power Rankings (https://theanalyst.com/articles/who-are-the-best-football-team-in-the-world-opta-power-rankings) for expected teams we could face in comparison to us , Rangers and Celtic.

(OPTA Power rankings ranks the approx 13,500 global club teams in order based a load of recent data and assumptions, with 100 points being top and zero being worst) .

https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F19edafd c-8934-4f26-b3ab-9a0688961001_678x569.png

According to these, then we should be slight favourites against Lugano, Partizan and Sheriff. And obviously want to avoid Braga.

Interestingly, Shaktar are the lowest ranked team of the better teams, which I wouldn't have expected - so they might not be as bad a draw as has been talked about.

Love this LaMotta.

Puts a load more meat on the bones of the UEFA co-efficients. Some of the UEFA co-efficients relates to results from 2 or 3 years ago which means hee-haw.

[LaMotta]

Love this LaMotta.

Puts a load more meat on the bones of the UEFA co-efficients. Some of the UEFA co-efficients relates to results from 2 or 3 years ago which means hee-haw.

Its pretty interesting. Some other teams and their global ranking for comparison:

1 - Liverpool - 100 rating
2 - PSG - 99.9 rating
495 - Hearts - 75.4 rating
672 - Aberdeen - 73.3 rating
4497 - Arbroath - 55.9 rating

[Hibees1973]

Its pretty interesting. Some other teams and their global ranking for comparison:

1 - Liverpool - 100 rating
2 - PSG - 99.9 rating
495 - Hearts - 75.4 rating
672 - Aberdeen - 73.3 rating
4497 - Arbroath - 55.9 rating

The Yam nearly 100 places below us.

That won't go down well in Gorgie. :greengrin

[LaMotta]

The Yam nearly 100 places below us.

That won't go down well in Gorgie. :greengrin

Must be a mistake - Hearts are a really big team I'm told:greengrin

[Eyrie]

Must be a mistake - Hearts are a really big team I'm told:greengrin

They'll be claiming 495 is bigger than 397.

[LaMotta]

They'll be claiming 495 is bigger than 397.

:hilarious