Heart Of Midlothian vs Benfica: Prediction, H2H & Betting Tips

Heart Of Midlothian take on Benfica in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday, 13 August 2026. Below is our data-driven preview and prediction for this fixture, based on head-to-head history, recent form and league position.

Final result: Heart Of Midlothian 1–1 Benfica. the match ended level.

Heart Of Midlothian come into this fixture having won 0, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last 2 games (LD), scoring in every game.

Benfica come into this fixture having won 4, drawn 1 and lost 0 of their last 5 games (WWDWW), scoring in every game.

In their last 2 meetings, Heart Of Midlothian have won 0, drawn 0 and lost 1 against Benfica. These fixtures have averaged 3.5 goals per game, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.

Defensively, Heart Of Midlothian kept 0 clean sheets and Benfica kept 0 across those meetings, giving a useful guide to how tight this matchup tends to be.