Hearts vs Benfica Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 13 Aug 2026
Hearts vs Benfica Predictions
Hearts +1.25 looks to be a good Asian Handicap bet at odds of -120. It means we split our stake between +1 and +1.5 in their meeting with Benfica and that provides some good insurance.
Explore our full Hearts vs Benfica betting preview, which features the complete write-up for our main match prediction, alongside our correct score pick, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Hearts vs Benfica Preview
Scottish Premiership team Hearts host Portuguese Primeira Liga outfit Benfica at Tynecastle Park in the second leg of their Europa League third qualifying round tie, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Thursday 13 August.
Hearts have started the Premiership season with one win and one defeat. Last time out, they secured a 4-0 home victory over Dundee United at Tynecastle Park. The Jam Tarts had 42% possession and registered seven shots on target, with Tom Renaud, Calvin Miller, Claudio Braga and Joshua McPake all finding the net.
Benfica opened their Primeira Liga campaign with a 2-2 home draw against newcomers Académico de Viseu on Monday night. The Lisbon side enjoyed 62% possession and dominated the shots-on-target count 12-4, with Vangelis Pavlidis and Gianluca Prestianni on the scoresheet.
Benfica Cruised to 6-1 First-Leg Victory
Benfica claimed a dominant 6-1 home victory over Hearts at Estádio da Luz in the first leg. Rafa Silva, Tomás Araújo, Vangelis Pavlidis, Gianluca Prestianni, Jhon Durán and Andreas Schjelderup were all on target for the hosts, while Tom Renaud scored Hearts' only goal.
| Scottish Premiership | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |  Hearts |
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5:2 | 3 |
| Primeira Liga | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |  Benfica |
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
Hearts have 5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 2.0 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 13.0 attempts. Wouter Vrancken's team have averaged 50.7% possession and 5.2 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.7 goals from 3.1 shots on goal, 10.9 attempts and 4.0 corners.
Lawrence Shankland leads the way with 5 goals, Claudio Braga has 3, with Tom Renaud and Blair Spittal scoring 2. The leading assistors have been Claudio Braga and Sabah Kerjota with 2.
Benfica have won 6, lost 1 and drawn 3, averaging 18.3 attempts, 7.4 shots on goal and 2.9 goals. The Eagles average 56.3% possession, 8.1 corners in their favour and 2.7 corners against, while 1.2 goals have been conceded from 4.1 shots on goal and 11.2 attempts.
Vangelis Pavlidis has top scored with 7 goals, while Rafa Silva and Andreas Schjelderup are next on 6 and 4. Gianluca Prestianni has clocked up 4 assists, with Anatoliy Trubin keeping 2 clean sheets in the last 10 games.
Main Match Prediction
We're backing Hearts on the +1.25 Asian Handicap in this Europa League qualifier, with odds of -120 offering excellent value. Benfica hold a commanding first-leg lead and can afford to lose by up to four goals while still progressing, making the Jam Tarts an appealing handicap selection.
Injuries and suspensions are studied by the team at Sportsgambler.com. Our football predictions also come from studying the latest Europa League qualifying form, with the numbers playing a huge part before the tips are decided.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
If you go by the best football betting sites, our pick has a 54.6% chance of delivering a return. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability close to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
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Corners Prediction
There has been over 9.5 corners in six straight Benfica away games. We think it’s possible that the teams will cover the Total Corners line and odds of -133 can be landed.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve got a same-game multi and the legs include Hearts with an Asian Handicap of +1.25, Yes on the BTTS market merged with Over 9.5 corners.
The bet builder route is a great one for football fans requiring a tailored same-game multi on a match. You can forecast specific things to happen and enjoy larger odds compared to betting a single. The odds multiply for each leg.
Hearts vs Benfica Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The bookmakers have Benfica as -238 favourites for this Europa League qualifier, with the 1x2 odds suggesting that they are 70% likely to triumph. At +540, Hearts are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.
There’s a Half-Time Result market should you wish to predict the outcome at the break. Hearts are +440 here and the draw is +160, with Benfica on offer at -125.
For those expecting a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest price. If you think both teams will score, then you can back BTTS Yes at -159.
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Latest Europa League qualifying and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.
Hearts Stats
Benfica Stats
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 9 wins and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 0.40 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.90 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.20 corners awarded and 4.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.40 corners awarded and 4.40 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.80 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.10 corners awarded and 2.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.70 corners awarded and 3.20 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.90 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 50.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 50.20% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches
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Hearts vs Benfica Lineups & Team News
Before placing any bets on Hearts vs Benfica, check the team news first. Get the confirmed Europa League qualifying lineups and the most recent injury news from us.
Previous Hearts Lineups
Previous Benfica Lineups
Hearts Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Wouter Vrancken
Benfica Player Stats & Squad
Scottish Premiership Table
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6:1 | 6 |
| 2 | St Mirren | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 6 |
| 3 | Motherwell | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:1 | 4 |
| 4 | Hearts | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5:2 | 3 |
| 5 | Dundee FC | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 6 | St Johnstone | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:4 | 3 |
| 7 | Hibernian | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:3 | 3 |
| 8 | Aberdeen | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | 3 |
| 9 | Rangers | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | 1 |
| 10 | Falkirk | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0:2 | 1 |
| 11 | Dundee United | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1:5 | 1 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4:9 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hearts | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:0 | 3 |
| 2 | Dundee FC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 3 | St Johnstone | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:3 | 3 |
| 4 | Aberdeen | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 5 | Celtic | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 6 | St Mirren | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 7 | Dundee United | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 8 | Motherwell | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 9 | Hibernian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 10 | Rangers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 11 | Falkirk | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:5 | 0 |
Primeira Liga Table
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Porto | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 2 | Arouca | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 3 | Gil Vicente | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 4 | Marítimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 5 | Viseu | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 6 | Benfica | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 7 | Braga | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 8 | Estrela | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 9 | Moreirense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 10 | Nacional | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 11 | Santa Clara | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 12 | Sporting | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 13 | Estoril | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 14 | Famalicão | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 15 | Casa Pia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 16 | Rio Ave | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 17 | Vitória | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 18 | Alverca | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Porto | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 2 | Gil Vicente | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 3 | Marítimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 4 | Benfica | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 5 | Estrela | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 6 | Moreirense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 7 | Santa Clara | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 8 | Estoril | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 9 | Arouca | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 10 | Viseu | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 11 | Braga | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 12 | Nacional | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 13 | Sporting | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 14 | Famalicão | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 15 | Casa Pia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 16 | Rio Ave | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 17 | Alverca | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 18 | Vitória | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
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