Heart Of Midlothian vs Benfica

UEFA Europa League3rd Qualifying Round

Heart Of Midlothian

Full Time
1–1
HT: 0–0

Benfica

Ref: S. van der EijkTynecastle Park, Edinburgh · 20,099 cap
Fipster Pick
Away WinlowMiss
Full-time storyUpset

Hearts and Benfica share spoils in late drama

Two quickfire goals in the second half cancel each other out to leave it all square.

Heart Of Midlothian and Benfica played out a 1-1 draw in the UEFA Europa League, with T. Magnússon putting the home side ahead in the 77th minute only for D. Lukebakio to respond immediately in the 78th. The rapid exchange of goals kept the contest finely balanced and denied either side a decisive advantage. This result defied Fipster's low-confidence prediction of a narrow Benfica win, delivering a share of the spoils instead.

Qualifying — two-legged tieLeg 2 of 2Decisive leg
First leg:
Benfica 6 1 Heart Of Midlothian
Aggregate:
Benfica 7 2 Heart Of Midlothian
Advances:
Benfica
FıpsterSelf-Score Card
Appropriate✗ Miss
Fipster's Pick✗
1–2
Final Result
1–1
HT 0–0
23%Poor
F
✗Outcome✗Exact Score✓BTTS✗Over/Under 2.5✓Halftime
Fipster's self review14 Aug 2026

Outcome probability

Heart Of Midlothian 31%Draw 31%Benfica 38%

The 3rd Qualifying Round fixture between Heart Of Midlothian and Benfica promises a competitive encounter as both teams look to advance. With Benfica known as As Águias, their recent attacking prowess sets the stage for an intriguing match.

Match factors

Injury Impacthigh

No confirmed absences for either team

Both Heart Of Midlothian and Benfica have no confirmed injured players, so full squads are available.

Form Momentummedium

Benfica's strong recent scoring form

Benfica have scored in their last 3 matches with an average of 3 goals per game, indicating strong attacking momentum.

Form Momentumlow

Heart Of Midlothian's limited recent data

Heart Of Midlothian have minimal recent match data with only 1 away game analyzed, limiting form assessment.

Statistical Edgemedium

Benfica's superior away scoring record

Benfica average 1 goal away compared to Heart Of Midlothian's 0, suggesting an edge in offensive output on the road.

The context

In this competition, Heart Of Midlothian have played just one match, suffering a heavy 6-1 defeat, while Benfica have featured in three matches, winning two and scoring 12 goals. The head-to-head record shows Benfica with a win from their only meeting, giving them a psychological edge.

Key facts

  1. 1.Heart Of Midlothian have played 1 match in this competition (0W, 0D, 1L, 1 goal for, 6 against).
  2. 2.Benfica have played 3 matches in this competition (2W, 0D, 1L, 12 goals for, 3 against).
  3. 3.In their only head-to-head meeting, Benfica won against Heart Of Midlothian.
  4. 4.Benfica have scored in their last 3 matches, averaging 3 goals per game.
  5. 5.Heart Of Midlothian have yet to score away in this competition.
  6. 6.Both teams have no confirmed injured players for this match.
  7. 7.The most probable total number of cards in the match is 3.

Analysis

Benfica's recent form in this competition is impressive, averaging three goals per game in their last three outings. Their away scoring record also surpasses that of Heart Of Midlothian, who have yet to score away in this tournament. Meanwhile, Hearts have limited recent data, making their form harder to assess. Both teams have full squads available, so fitness should not be a concern. The statistical edge leans towards Benfica, who have demonstrated stronger offensive output and experience in this competition.

Player Insights

Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists

Home — Heart Of Midlothian

No standout risk players flagged for Heart Of Midlothian

Away — Benfica

A. Bah

A. Bah

Defender

Benfica

Discipline (Y+R*3)
1
3 played
0 mins
V. Pavlidis

V. Pavlidis

Attacker

Benfica

Discipline (Y+R*3)
1
3 played
0 mins
G. Prestianni

G. Prestianni

Midfielder

Benfica

Discipline (Y+R*3)
1
2 played
0 mins

Prediction

The prediction favours a 2-1 victory for Benfica, reflecting their superior scoring form and historical edge in this fixture. While the halftime score remains uncertain, the full-time result is expected to see As Águias narrowly overcome Heart Of Midlothian in what should be a closely contested match with a moderate number of cards.

The verdict

Overall, expect Benfica to continue their strong run in this competition by securing a tight win. Heart Of Midlothian will need to improve their defensive resilience and find their scoring boots if they are to challenge the visitors effectively.

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