Heart of Midlothian vs Benfica Predictions & Odds
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The key duel: Benfica's attack against Heart of Midlothian's back line.
A Europa League fixture between Heart of Midlothian and Benfica. Here's what the numbers and form tell us ahead of kick-off.
The lead strikers on both sides carry the narrative here. Heart of Midlothian will lean on whoever's hot in front of goal, while Benfica travel with the same brief: find a way past a back four that's been organised more often than not this season.
Both sides are prolific in front of goal. Heart of Midlothian average 2.0 per game and Benfica chip in with 2.3. Expect an open, attacking contest.
This doesn't look like a high-scoring one. Heart of Midlothian average 2.0 goals per game and Benfica manage 2.3. Combined that's just 4.3. We make it only 1% for three or more, so the lean is towards a lower-scoring game.
European nights carry a magic all of their own. The anthem, the spotlight, the occasion. Both sets of players will be desperate to deliver under the continental floodlights.
Heart of Midlothian are all-out attack: 2.0 goals a game, but they leak 1.3 at the other end. They'll throw plenty at Benfica, but there are gaps at the back for the visitors to get at. Benfica have goals in them (2.3 per game) but their record at the back (1.1 conceded) leaves them open. This could be end-to-end. Neither defence inspires confidence. Both sides rarely keep clean sheets. Open, attacking football is on the cards.
Most likely scorelines: 1-1 (10%) and 1-2 (9%).
The complete price grid across all bookmakers.
| Market | Selection | Odds | Probability | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match Result | Heart of Midlothian Win | @0.00 | 0.0% | |
| Match Result | Benfica Win | @0.00 | 0.0% |
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Heart of Midlothian vs Benfica kicks off on Thursday 13 August 2026 at 18:00 in the Europa League.