Tynecastle Park will host a fascinating second-leg encounter between Hearts and Benfica in the Europa League third qualifying round, although the tie is effectively decided after Benfica’s 6-1 demolition in the first leg. Hearts have struggled for consistency since losing several key players during the summer, winning just four of their last 10 matches. They have conceded 2.20 goals per game during that period, while their home xGA stands at 1.42. Renaud, McCart and Guendouz are pushing for starts, while Ageu, Borchgrevnik, Halkett and Kingsley remain sidelined.
Benfica arrive in Scotland in excellent form after their commanding first-leg performance. The Portuguese giants have won seven of their last 10 matches, scoring an impressive 2.90 goals per game. They have also failed to score in none of those 10 matches, while Jhon Duran marked his arrival with his first goal for the Eagles. Duran should return to the starting XI, with Rios and Schjelderup also pushing for places.
Benfica's superior quality and 6-1 first-leg success make them clear favourites to win Thursday's encounter. As a result, Away Win should be considered, alongside Benfica Over 1.5 and Over 2.5 goals total (Benfica average 3.90 total goals per game).
This Europa League match will be played on Thursday 13 August 2026 at 19:30.
What is our Hearts vs Benfica prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Hearts 1 - 2 Benfica
Hearts vs Benfica Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-2 @ 750 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -138 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -400 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -163 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -188 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -700 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Jhon Duran @ 100 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Jhon Duran @ 400 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Hearts +1.5 @ -154 Odds
- European Handicap: Hearts +2 @ -163 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -600 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Benfica to Win @ -600 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Benfica to Win/Benfica to Win @ 110 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Benfica - No @ -188 Odds
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View OfferHearts Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wlwwlwlllw | 1.50 |
| Home | wlw | 2.00 |
| Away | wlwlwll | 1.29 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 67% | 43% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.40 | 3.00 | 3.57 |
| Scored | 1.50 | 2.00 | 1.29 |
| Conceded | 1.90 | 1.00 | 2.29 |
| BTTS | 60% | 33% | 71% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 33% | 14% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 33% | 14% |
| Expected Goals | 1.67 | 1.52 | 1.79 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.56 | 1.28 | 1.77 |
Benfica Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwddwwlwwd | 2.10 |
| Home | wdwwwd | 2.33 |
| Away | wdwl | 1.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 67% | 50% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 4.10 | 4.50 | 3.50 |
| Scored | 2.90 | 3.50 | 2.00 |
| Conceded | 1.20 | 1.00 | 1.50 |
| BTTS | 80% | 67% | 100% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 2.07 | 2.41 | 1.57 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.22 | 0.84 | 1.79 |
Hearts vs Benfica Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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