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 with the Scottish side needing a response after a heavy defeat in Lisbon, while Benfica aim to finish the job and secure progression to the play-off round. The stakes are clear: for Hearts, this is about salvaging pride and attempting a major turnaround; for Benfica, it is about managing the advantage professionally and confirming their status as favourites.

From a statistical perspective, this Heart Of Midlothian vs Benfica clash is shaped heavily by the first leg and early-season European form. Benfica arrive with strong attacking numbers in the competition so far, while Hearts have struggled defensively on their travels. Anyone looking for Heart Of Midlothian vs Benfica stats will see a tie that already has a clear leader on aggregate, but the dynamics of a second leg at Tynecastle Park add intrigue and potential volatility.

Head-to-head record

The overall head-to-head record between Heart Of Midlothian and Benfica in UEFA Europa League qualifying currently consists of a single completed 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-leg encounter 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 early-season sharpness and attacking power between the two sides.

On 6 August 2026, Benfica defeated Heart Of Midlothian 6-1 at home, with a commanding 3-0 lead already established by half-time. The Portuguese side controlled the contest, combining high offensive efficiency with a largely solid defensive display, while Hearts conceded heavily but did at least manage to get on the scoresheet. That result sets the context for the return leg in Edinburgh, with Benfica holding a significant aggregate advantage.

With only this single fixture currently in the record, the rivalry’s history is still extremely limited. However, even this one-sided result offers clear indicators for analysts studying the Heart Of Midlothian vs Benfica timeline: Benfica have already shown they can create and convert chances at a high rate against this opponent, while Hearts must drastically tighten their defensive structure and improve their ball retention if they are to compete in the second leg.

Heart Of Midlothian vs Benfica Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers so far are based entirely on the first-leg meeting in Lisbon, but they still provide a useful statistical snapshot of the matchup.

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: (no head-to-head matches have been played here yet in this tie)
• 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:

• 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 numbers in the UEFA Europa League this season come from their early qualifying campaign to date. In this competition so far, Hearts have played 1 match, the 6-1 defeat away to Benfica. That result highlights severe defensive issues on the road, with six goals conceded and no clean sheet, but also a small positive in at least finding the net once despite being under heavy pressure.

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

Last 5 Benfica Matches Results and Stats

Benfica’s UEFA Europa League season to date shows a much stronger platform. Across 3 matches in the competition so far, they have recorded 2 wins and 1 defeat, with both victories coming at home. Offensively, Benfica have been prolific, scoring 12 goals in those 3 fixtures, averaging 4.0 goals per match and 5.5 goals per home game. Defensively, they have conceded 3 times in total, reflecting generally solid control with only one loss away from Lisbon. The 6-1 win over Heart Of Midlothian fits this pattern of high-scoring, front-foot football, especially at Estádio da Luz.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

The historical and statistical picture ahead of this second-leg tie is clear. In the limited Heart Of Midlothian vs Benfica head-to-head record, Benfica hold a decisive edge thanks to their 6-1 home victory on 6 August 2026 in the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round. The goal metrics underline this dominance, with Benfica averaging 6.00 goals per game in the matchup so far, compared with 1.00 for Hearts. More broadly in this Europa League campaign, Benfica have combined a potent attack with generally solid defensive numbers, while Hearts’ only appearance has exposed defensive vulnerabilities at this level. As the teams move to Tynecastle Park, Hearts will look to harness home advantage and restore competitiveness, but the existing stats and the early Heart Of Midlothian vs Benfica timeline both lean strongly towards Benfica as the side with the clearer historical and form-based superiority.

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