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Heart Of Midlothian vs Benfica: Head-to-head Stats and Match Preview

Heart Of Midlothian host Benfica at Tynecastle Park in Edinburgh on 13 August 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 18:45 UTC in the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round. This second-leg tie comes with Heart Of Midlothian needing a response on home soil after the first meeting of the round in Lisbon. For anyone studying Heart Of Midlothian vs Benfica stats, the context is clear: the Scottish side must overturn a heavy deficit to keep their European campaign alive, while Benfica aim to manage the aggregate and progress professionally.

The fixture sits within the early qualifying phase of the 2026 UEFA Europa League season, but the stakes are significant for both clubs in sporting and financial terms. Benfica arrive with a strong scoring record in the competition so far, while Heart Of Midlothian are still finding their feet at this level. The Heart Of Midlothian vs Benfica stats from the first leg underline the scale of the task facing the hosts at Tynecastle Park.

Head-to-head record

The overall head-to-head record between Heart Of Midlothian and Benfica in the UEFA Europa League currently consists of a single completed match.

  • Previous meetings: 1
  • Heart Of Midlothian wins: 0
  • Draws: 0
  • Benfica wins: 1

Heart Of Midlothian vs Benfica Timeline & Historical Context

The Heart Of Midlothian vs Benfica timeline in European competition begins with their meeting on 6 August 2026 in the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round. Played at Estádio da Luz in Lisbon, that first leg set the tone for this emerging head-to-head. Benfica, as the home side, took control of the tie early and built a commanding advantage by half-time.

On 6 August 2026, in Lisbon, the match finished Benfica 6–1 Heart Of Midlothian, with the half-time score already 3–0 in favour of the Portuguese club. The result not only gave Benfica a clear lead in the tie but also established a substantial goal difference in this new rivalry. With this being their only meeting so far, the historical context is narrow but emphatic: Benfica have asserted early dominance in this pairing.

With just one competitive encounter in the books, the rivalry’s story is still at an early stage. However, even a single high-scoring match can shape perceptions. The Heart Of Midlothian vs Benfica timeline to date suggests a clear gap in experience and cutting edge at this level, and it is now up to Heart Of Midlothian at Tynecastle Park to show whether they can close that gap and alter the narrative of this head-to-head.

Heart Of Midlothian vs Benfica Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The statistical picture of this head-to-head is based entirely on their single UEFA Europa League clash in the 2026 season.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Heart Of Midlothian 1 - 6 Benfica
  • Average Goals per Match: Heart Of Midlothian 1.00 vs Benfica 6.00

Venue Split Performance:

  • At Heart Of Midlothian's stadium: 0 matches played here — Heart Of Midlothian won 0 (as home side), Benfica won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
  • At Benfica's stadium: 1 match played here — Benfica won 1 (as home side), Heart Of Midlothian won 0 (as away side), 0 draws

Heart Of Midlothian vs Benfica Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Heart Of Midlothian vs Benfica last results in recent competitive fixtures:

  • 06 August 2026: Benfica 6–1 Heart Of Midlothian (Half-time: 3–0) – UEFA Europa League, 3rd Qualifying Round

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Heart Of Midlothian Matches Results and Stats

For Heart Of Midlothian, the available numbers come from their UEFA Europa League season to date, which currently consists of a single away match in this qualifying campaign. That outing was the 6–1 defeat at Estádio da Luz, leaving the Scottish side with a negative goal difference and defensive concerns to address. They have yet to play at home in this Europa League season, so the second leg at Tynecastle Park will be their first opportunity to showcase a different level of performance in front of their own supporters.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 0, Lose 1

Last 5 Benfica Matches Results and Stats

Benfica’s UEFA Europa League season statistics show a team that has started the 2026 campaign with strong attacking output, particularly at home. Across three matches in this Europa League season, they have played two at home and one away, winning both home fixtures and losing once on their travels. With 12 goals scored and only 3 conceded overall, Benfica combine prolific attacking play with generally solid defensive numbers, highlighted by one clean sheet and an impressive scoring average at Estádio da Luz.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 0, Lose 1

Historical Statistical Verdict

From a historical and statistical standpoint, this tie is still in its infancy but already tilted in Benfica’s favour. The head-to-head record stands at one match, one Benfica win, and a 6–1 aggregate scoreline that underlines the Portuguese side’s superiority in the first encounter. Benfica’s Europa League season numbers reinforce that picture: 12 goals scored in three matches, two wins from two at home, and only three goals conceded overall. Heart Of Midlothian, by contrast, have a single Europa League fixture on record this season, the heavy away defeat in Lisbon, and will look to use home advantage at Tynecastle Park to stabilise their defensive record and show more attacking threat. While the sample size is small, the existing Heart Of Midlothian vs Benfica stats and timeline point to Benfica as the historically stronger side in this matchup, leaving Heart Of Midlothian with a significant challenge to change the trajectory of this head-to-head in the upcoming second leg.

Heart Of Midlothian vs Benfica H2H Statistics updated on 08 August 2026.

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