Hibernian and Partizan clash on Thursday evening at Easter Road Stadium for the second leg of their Conference League third qualifying round tie. Hibernian will be looking to defend their two-goal lead, having secured a superb 2-0 victory in the reverse fixture last week. David Gray's side initially entered the Europa League qualifiers this season after securing a third-placed finish in the Scottish Premiership last term. Hibernian were able to immediately bounce back from a disappointing elimination, beating Dundee 2-1 in their opening league fixture. They are now unbeaten in their last three outings, with a 2-0 win over Partizan in the first leg and a 2-2 draw with Kilmarnock last time out. Partizan have been in strong form since their defeat to AEK Larnaca in the first qualifying round, winning all of their first three Mozzart Bet Superliga fixtures. The Steamroller will be hoping to improve on their performance with 11 men and ultimately get back into the tie. Hibernian are unable to call upon Joe Newell and Nicky Cadden for this second leg meeting, while Kieron Bowie is expected to be fit to start alongside captain Martin Boyle. Partizan's Vukasin Durdevic will be unavailable for selection after being dismissed in the first leg meeting. Hibernian's possible starting lineup includes Smith, O'Hora, Kiranga, and Iredale, while Partizan's lineup may feature M Milosevic, Stojkovic, and A Kostic. The match promises to be an exciting encounter, with Hibernian looking to secure a spot in the next round. Hibernian's fans will be eager to see their team in action, and a win would be a significant boost to their Conference League campaign. The team's recent form has been impressive, and they will be confident of getting a positive result. With a two-goal lead, Hibernian are in a strong position, but they will need to be cautious of Partizan's attacking threat. The Steamroller have shown signs of encouragement throughout the match, taking 11 shots to Hibernian's 12, and they will be hoping to capitalize on any mistakes made by the home team.