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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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.20 | 6.71 | 10.51 | |
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1.21 | 5.90 | 12.50 | |
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1.21 | 7.26 | 13.00 | |
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1.17 | 6.55 | 10.00 | |
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1.21 | 6.57 | 10.73 | |
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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
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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