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As Hearts prepare to host SL Benfica in the UEFA Europa League on August 13, 2026, the matchup presents an intriguing contrast in recent form and tactical prowess. Hearts have struggled lately, managing to secure just one win in their last five outings. This lack of momentum may hinder their confidence as they face a formidable opponent.
In contrast, Benfica arrives with a more robust form, having won three of their last five matches, showcasing a team that is finding its stride. The Portuguese side’s attacking capabilities and experience in European competitions pose a significant challenge for Hearts, who will need to tighten their defensive structures to contain Benfica’s forward play.
Bookmakers reflect this disparity in form with odds of 6.18 for a Hearts victory compared to 1.43 for an away win, indicating a substantial expectation for Benfica to capitalize on their improved performance. The model prediction underscores this sentiment, assigning a 66.8% chance of an away win, alongside a projected scoreline of 1:2.
While Hearts will aim to harness the advantage of home support, the statistics suggest that Benfica remain favorites to claim the points. However, in knockout football, surprises can occur, and Hearts will be eager to defy the odds.
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| Hearts 15.1% |
Draw 19.9% |
Benfica 65% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:2
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6.25 | 4.80 | 1.44 | |
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6.08 | 4.87 | 1.43 | |
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6.25 | 4.60 | 1.42 | |
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6.70 | 4.89 | 1.48 | |
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5.95 | 4.75 | 1.38 | |
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6.12 | 4.86 | 1.45 | |
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5.80 | 4.50 | 1.42 |
Latest Results
| 09.08.26 Heart of Midlothian – Dundee United – 4:0 06.08.26 SL Benfica – Heart of Midlothian – 6:1 01.08.26 Aberdeen FC – Heart of Midlothian – 2:1 28.07.26 Heart of Midlothian – Sturm Graz – 0:2 21.07.26 Sturm Graz – Heart of Midlothian – 4:0 |
09.08.26 SL Benfica – Académico de Viseu – 2:2 06.08.26 SL Benfica – Heart of Midlothian – 6:1 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 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 06.08.26 SL Benfica – Heart of Midlothian – 6:1 |
Standings
Draw
2026/27
1/8-finals
| 1 | Trabzonspor | Bye | |
| 5 | Twente | Bye | |
| 6 | Vojvodina | Ferencvaros | 0 : 3, 1 : 2 |
| 8 | Bye | Gornik Zabrze | |
| 9 | KuPS | Bye | |
| 12 | Bye | Univ. Craiova | |
| 17 | St. Truiden | Bye | |
| 21 | Lincoln Red Imps | Bye | |
| 24 | Bye | Omonia | |
| 32 | Bye | Plzen | |
| 33 | Shamrock Rovers | Bye | |
| 36 | Bye | Egnatia | |
| 40 | Bye | Lillestrom | |
| 41 | Jagiellonia | Bye | |
| 44 | Bye | Rangers | |
| 45 | Larne | Bye | |
| 48 | Bye | Iberia 1999 | |
| 53 | Hajduk Split | Zilina | 1 : 2, 2 : 0 |
| 54 | Bye | Pafos | |
| 56 | Bye | Salzburg | |
| 61 | Dyn. Kyiv | U. Cluj | 1 : 0, 0 : 0 |
| 62 | Bye | PAOK | |
| 63 | Hammarby | Bye | |
| 64 | Bye | Anderlecht | |
| 65 | Lech Poznan | Bye | |
| 68 | Bye | Klaksvik | |
| 69 | Thun | Bye | |
| 72 | Bye | Vikingur Reykjavik | |
| 73 | Tromso | Bye | |
| 74 | Bye | Hradec Kralove | |
| 75 | Besiktas | Bye | |
| 76 | Bye | Midtjylland | |
| 81 | St. Gallen | Bye | |
| 82 | Bye | Benfica | |
| 84 | Bye | Hearts | |
| 89 | OFI Crete | Bye | |
| 93 | Sheriff Tiraspol | Aluminij | 1 : 0, 0 : 0 |
| 94 | Bye | Maccabi Tel Aviv | |
| 95 | Qarabag | Vestri | 3 : 0, 3 : 0 |
| 96 | CSKA Sofia | Derry City | 2 : 1, 3 : 2 |
Quarter-finals
| 1 | Trabzonspor | Bye | |
| 3 | Twente | Ferencvaros | 2 : 2, 1 : 2 |
| 4 | Bye | Gornik Zabrze | |
| 5 | KuPS | Bye | |
| 6 | Bye | Univ. Craiova | |
| 9 | St. Truiden | Bye | |
| 11 | Lincoln Red Imps | Bye | |
| 12 | Bye | Omonia | |
| 16 | Bye | Plzen | |
| 17 | Shamrock Rovers | Bye | |
| 18 | Bye | Egnatia | |
| 20 | Bye | Lillestrom | |
| 21 | Jagiellonia | Bye | |
| 22 | Bye | Rangers | |
| 23 | Larne | Bye | |
| 24 | Bye | Iberia 1999 | |
| 27 | Hajduk Split | Pafos | 0 : 4, 2 : 0 |
| 28 | Bye | Salzburg | |
| 31 | Dyn. Kyiv | PAOK | 0 : 2, 2 : 3 |
| 32 | Hammarby | Anderlecht | 1 : 3, 1 : 1 |
| 33 | Lech Poznan | Bye | |
| 34 | Bye | Klaksvik | |
| 35 | Thun | Bye | |
| 36 | Bye | Vikingur Reykjavik | |
| 37 | Tromso | Hradec Kralove | 1 : 3, 0 : 1 |
| 38 | Besiktas | Midtjylland | 2 : 0, 1 : 0 |
| 41 | St. Gallen | Benfica | 0 : 5, 2 : 1 |
| 42 | Bye | Hearts | |
| 45 | OFI Crete | Bye | |
| 47 | Sheriff Tiraspol | Maccabi Tel Aviv | 0 : 1, 0 : 5 |
| 48 | Qarabag | CSKA Sofia | 0 : 1, 0 : 0 |
Semi-finals
| 1 | Trabzonspor | Bye | |
| 2 | Ferencvaros | Gornik Zabrze | 1 : 0 |
| 3 | KuPS | Univ. Craiova | 1 : 1 |
| 5 | St. Truiden | Bye | |
| 6 | Lincoln Red Imps | Omonia | 1 : 1 |
| 8 | Bye | Plzen | |
| 9 | Shamrock Rovers | Egnatia | 3 : 1 |
| 10 | Bye | Lillestrom | |
| 11 | Jagiellonia | Rangers | 2 : 1 |
| 12 | Larne | Iberia 1999 | 0 : 0 |
| 14 | Pafos | Salzburg | 0 : 1 |
| 16 | PAOK | Anderlecht | 0 : 1 |
| 17 | Lech Poznan | Klaksvik | 1 : 0 |
| 18 | Thun | Vikingur Reykjavik | 3 : 0 |
| 19 | Hradec Kralove | Besiktas | 0 : 1 |
| 21 | Benfica | Hearts | 6 : 1 |
| 23 | OFI Crete | Bye | |
| 24 | Maccabi Tel Aviv | CSKA Sofia | 0 : 3 |
Final
| 1 | Trabzonspor | TBD #2 | |
| 2 | TBD #3 | Bye | |
| 3 | St. Truiden | TBD #6 | |
| 4 | Bye | Plzen | |
| 5 | TBD #9 | Lillestrom | |
| 6 | TBD #11 | TBD #12 | |
| 7 | Bye | TBD #14 | |
| 8 | Bye | TBD #16 | |
| 9 | TBD #17 | TBD #18 | |
| 10 | TBD #19 | Bye | |
| 11 | TBD #21 | Bye | |
| 12 | OFI Crete | TBD #24 |
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