Benfica vs Hearts predictions, Aug 06, 2026

Aug 01, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

UEFA Europa League, on Thursday,

Benfica

Hearts

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In an exciting clash in the UEFA Europa League, SL Benfica will host Heart of Midlothian on August 6, 2026. The Portuguese giants enter this match with confidence, having secured victory in 3 of their last 5 outings. Their recent performances have demonstrated a robust attacking style, often leveraging their home advantage at the Estádio da Luz.

Meanwhile, Heart of Midlothian faces a challenging matchup, having won only 1 of their last 4 matches, indicating potential struggles in both form and tactical execution. Their recent results suggest difficulties in breaking down organized defenses, a critical factor against a side like Benfica, known for their disciplined structure and sharp counter-attacks.

Bookmakers currently favor Benfica with odds of 1.22 for a home win, compared to 10.62 for an away victory. This disparity reflects the expectations of a clear advantage for the home side. Given the predicted scoreline of 2:0, it is anticipated that Benfica’s combination of attacking prowess and solid defense will play a significant role in the outcome.

While Benfica seems positioned for success, upsets can occur in tournament football, leaving the final result uncertain.

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Benfica
77.6%		 Draw
14.2%		 Hearts
8.2%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:0

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
bet_at_home 1.20 6.71 10.51
betsson 1.21 5.90 12.50
MarathonBet 1.21 7.26 13.00
WilliamHill 1.17 6.55 10.00
Pinnacle 1.21 6.57 10.73
Best for US Customers 1.19 6.40 11.00

Latest Results

30.07.26 SL Benfica – FC St. Gallen – 5:0
24.07.26 SL Benfica – Os Belenenses – 5:1
23.07.26 FC St. Gallen – SL Benfica – 2:1
17.07.26 SL Benfica – Villarreal CF – 2:0
11.07.26 SL Benfica – Flamengo RJ – 1:2		 28.07.26 Heart of Midlothian – Sturm Graz – 0:2
21.07.26 Sturm Graz – Heart of Midlothian – 4:0
17.07.26 Heart of Midlothian – Rayo Vallecano – 2:1
10.07.26 Livingston FC – Heart of Midlothian – 2:1
16.05.26 Celtic – Heart of Midlothian – 3:1

Facts

  • First leg.
  • In recent matches, Benfica has shown inconsistent form (last 5 games: 3 wins).
  • Benfica may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Recently, Benfica has had a series of home games.
  • In this match, Benfica is the obvious favorite.
  • Recently, the teams have not faced each other.

    • Standings

    Draw

    2026/27

    1/8-finals

    1 Tromso Bye
    2 Bye Hradec Kralove
    3 Besiktas Bye
    4 Bye Midtjylland
    5 Jagiellonia Bye
    8 Bye Rangers
    9 Dyn. Kyiv U. Cluj 1 : 0, 0 : 0
    10 Bye PAOK
    11 Hammarby Bye
    12 Bye Anderlecht
    13 Hajduk Split Zilina 1 : 2, 2 : 0
    14 Bye Pafos
    16 Bye Salzburg
    17 St. Gallen Bye
    18 Bye Benfica
    20 Bye Hearts
    21 Sheriff Tiraspol Aluminij 1 : 0, 0 : 0
    22 Bye Maccabi Tel Aviv
    23 Qarabag Vestri 3 : 0, 3 : 0
    24 CSKA Sofia Derry City 2 : 1, 3 : 2
    25 Twente Bye
    26 Vojvodina Ferencvaros 0 : 3, 1 : 2
    28 Bye Gornik Zabrze
    29 Larne Bye
    32 Bye Iberia 1999
    33 Lincoln Red Imps Bye
    36 Bye Omonia
    37 KuPS Bye
    40 Bye Univ. Craiova
    41 Shamrock Rovers Bye
    44 Bye Egnatia
    45 Lech Poznan Bye
    48 Bye Klaksvik
    49 Thun Bye
    52 Bye Vikingur Reykjavik

    Quarter-finals

    1 Tromso Hradec Kralove 1 : 3, 0 : 1
    2 Besiktas Midtjylland 2 : 0, 1 : 0
    3 Jagiellonia Bye
    4 Bye Rangers
    5 Dyn. Kyiv PAOK 0 : 2, 2 : 3
    6 Hammarby Anderlecht 1 : 3, 1 : 1
    7 Hajduk Split Pafos 0 : 4, 2 : 0
    8 Bye Salzburg
    9 St. Gallen Benfica 0 : 5, 2 : 1
    10 Bye Hearts
    11 Sheriff Tiraspol Maccabi Tel Aviv 0 : 1, 0 : 5
    12 Qarabag CSKA Sofia 0 : 1, 0 : 0
    13 Twente Ferencvaros 2 : 2, 1 : 2
    14 Bye Gornik Zabrze
    15 Larne Bye
    16 Bye Iberia 1999
    17 Lincoln Red Imps Bye
    18 Bye Omonia
    19 KuPS Bye
    20 Bye Univ. Craiova
    21 Shamrock Rovers Bye
    22 Bye Egnatia
    23 Lech Poznan Bye
    24 Bye Klaksvik
    25 Thun Bye
    26 Bye Vikingur Reykjavik

    Semi-finals

    1 Hradec Kralove Besiktas
    2 Jagiellonia Rangers
    3 PAOK Anderlecht
    4 Pafos Salzburg
    5 Benfica Hearts
    6 Maccabi Tel Aviv CSKA Sofia
    7 Ferencvaros Gornik Zabrze
    8 Larne Iberia 1999
    9 Lincoln Red Imps Omonia
    10 KuPS Univ. Craiova
    11 Shamrock Rovers Egnatia
    12 Lech Poznan Klaksvik
    13 Thun Vikingur Reykjavik

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