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Heart Of Midlothian vs Benfica Stats: Head-to-head Record

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 in the early stages of the 2026 European campaign and will decide who progresses closer to the group stage. With continental progression and significant financial and sporting rewards on the line, the stakes are high for both clubs.

From a statistical perspective, this Heart Of Midlothian vs Benfica stats preview is framed by a lopsided first leg in Lisbon and contrasting early-season European form. Benfica arrive with strong attacking numbers in the competition so far, while Hearts must look to harness home advantage at Tynecastle Park to overturn a heavy deficit and restore pride on the European stage.

Head-to-head record

The overall head-to-head record between Heart Of Midlothian and Benfica in the UEFA Europa League is currently based on a single meeting.

  • 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 first recorded clash on 6 August 2026 in the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round at Estádio da Luz in Lisbon. Benfica, playing at home, produced a dominant performance, winning 6-1 after leading 3-0 at half-time. That result immediately set a clear benchmark in this emerging head-to-head.

With only that single fixture on record, the rivalry is still in its infancy, but the scale of Benfica’s home victory provides a strong early indicator of the balance of power. The Portuguese side showed both attacking efficiency and control over 90 minutes, while Hearts struggled to contain the pressure away from home. As a result, the second leg in Edinburgh is shaped as both a test of Hearts’ resilience and an opportunity for Benfica to confirm their superiority over two legs.

Given the limited historical depth, the Heart Of Midlothian vs Benfica timeline is currently defined by that 6-1 encounter in Lisbon. The return match at Tynecastle Park now offers Hearts a chance to rewrite the narrative on home soil, while Benfica will aim to extend their perfect head-to-head record and underline their status as favourites to advance from this 3rd Qualifying Round tie.

Heart Of Midlothian vs Benfica Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The statistical picture of this head-to-head is narrow but clear, reflecting Benfica’s emphatic win in the only meeting so far.

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 Tynecastle Park: 0 matches played here — Heart Of Midlothian won 0 (as home side), Benfica won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
  • At Estádio da Luz: 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 Europa League numbers are season to date and built entirely on that away defeat in Lisbon. Hearts have played 1 match in the competition, losing 6-1 away to Benfica. Offensively, they have averaged 1.0 goal per game, but the defensive figures are concerning, with 6.0 goals conceded per match and no clean sheets. Their form line reads as a single loss, underlining the scale of the challenge they face in the second leg.

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

Last 5 Benfica Matches Results and Stats

Benfica’s Europa League campaign to date provides a broader statistical base. Across 3 matches in the competition this season, they have played 2 at home and 1 away, with 2 wins and 1 defeat. They have scored 12 goals in total, averaging 4.0 per match, and conceded 3 (1.0 per game). At home, their attack has been particularly potent, with 11 goals in 2 fixtures (5.5 per match) and just 1 conceded. Their form string in the competition is recorded as LWW, indicating that while they have suffered an away defeat, they come into this tie on the back of strong home performances, including the 6-1 victory over Hearts.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

The historical and statistical balance ahead of this second-leg encounter is firmly tilted towards Benfica. The head-to-head record stands at one win from one for the Portuguese side, with a commanding 6-1 aggregate scoreline in goals. Venue data shows that all previous action has taken place at Estádio da Luz, where Benfica fully capitalised on home advantage, while Tynecastle Park is about to host its first match in this specific pairing.

Season-to-date Europa League stats reinforce that picture: Hearts have a solitary match, a heavy away defeat marked by 6.0 goals conceded and no clean sheets, while Benfica combine high scoring power (4.0 goals per game overall, 5.5 at home) with a relatively controlled defensive record. As the tie moves to Edinburgh, Hearts will look to improve their defensive stability and leverage home conditions, but the numbers suggest Benfica hold a clear historical and statistical edge going into this decisive 3rd Qualifying Round fixture.

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

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