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

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 a high-stakes European context, where Heart Of Midlothian vs Benfica stats already show a clear imbalance from the first meeting of the tie.

With a place in the UEFA Europa League play-off round on the line, the Scottish side must overturn a heavy deficit against one of Portugal’s most established European clubs. The combination of home advantage at Tynecastle Park and the need for a statement performance adds extra edge to this fixture, making the Heart Of Midlothian vs Benfica stats particularly relevant for assessing how realistic a comeback might be.

Head-to-head record

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

  • 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. Played at Estádio da Luz in Lisbon, the match underlined the gulf in European experience between the clubs, with Benfica taking full control of the tie in the home leg.

On 6 August 2026, Benfica defeated Heart Of Midlothian 6-1 at Estádio da Luz, with a half-time score of 3-0. The result gave the Portuguese side a commanding aggregate lead and set the tone for the return fixture in Edinburgh. From a competitive standpoint, this match currently forms the entire documented Heart Of Midlothian vs Benfica timeline, but it already offers clear statistical markers in terms of goals, margin of victory, and the attacking power Benfica can bring to this matchup.

With only this Lisbon encounter in the books so far, the rivalry history is short but emphatic. For Heart Of Midlothian, the second leg at Tynecastle Park is an opportunity to respond to that 6-1 defeat and reshape the early narrative of the Heart Of Midlothian vs Benfica timeline, even if overturning the aggregate score remains a significant challenge.

Heart Of Midlothian vs Benfica Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The statistical picture from the existing head-to-head meeting highlights Benfica’s dominance in both result and scoring output.

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:

  • 6 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 record in the 2026 UEFA Europa League is limited to the season to date but already underlines the scale of the task ahead. They have played one match, the 6-1 defeat away to Benfica, conceding heavily while still managing to find the net once. Defensively, the side has allowed 6 goals in that single outing, and there are no clean sheets so far in European play this season.

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

Last 5 Benfica Matches Results and Stats

Benfica’s season to date in the 2026 UEFA Europa League shows a more substantial body of work and a strong attacking profile. Across three matches played (two at home and one away), they have recorded 2 wins and 1 loss, scoring 12 goals and conceding only 3. At home, Benfica have been particularly prolific, averaging 5.5 goals scored and 0.5 conceded per game, including the 6-1 victory over Heart Of Midlothian. Their overall average of 4 goals scored per match and one clean sheet in three fixtures suggests a side capable of sustaining pressure and capitalising on chances.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

The historical and statistical picture ahead of this second-leg clash is sharply tilted in Benfica’s favour. The head-to-head record stands at one match, a 6-1 win for Benfica in Lisbon, giving the Portuguese club a clear advantage in both result and goal differential. Overall, Heart Of Midlothian have averaged 1 goal scored and 6 conceded per head-to-head meeting, while Benfica’s output of 6 goals per game in this fixture reflects their attacking superiority.

Season to date in the UEFA Europa League reinforces that trend: Benfica have produced 12 goals in three matches with only 3 conceded, whereas Heart Of Midlothian’s single outing ended in a heavy defeat. While Tynecastle Park and the urgency of the situation may inspire a stronger response from the home side, all available Heart Of Midlothian vs Benfica stats and the existing head-to-head history point towards Benfica entering the Edinburgh leg with both momentum and a statistically dominant position.

Heart Of Midlothian vs Benfica H2H Statistics updated on 8 August 2026.

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