Heart Of Midlothian vs Benfica Stats: Head-to-head Record and Past Meetings

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 the early stages of the 2026 continental campaign and will decide which club advances closer to the group phase. In this context, every goal and every phase of play will matter as Hearts look to overturn a deficit against one of Europe’s established names.

From a statistical perspective, this Heart Of Midlothian vs Benfica stats preview is shaped heavily by the first leg in Lisbon. Benfica carry a commanding aggregate advantage after that opening match, while Hearts now rely on home support at Tynecastle Park to change the narrative. With both sides already having Europa League minutes in their legs this season, the numbers offer a clear picture of where each team currently stands before this decisive encounter.

Head-to-head record

The overall head-to-head record between Heart Of Midlothian and Benfica in the UEFA Europa League qualifying phase 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 at Estádio da Luz in Lisbon. Benfica, playing at home, asserted their dominance early and went into the interval with a 3-0 half-time lead. The match ultimately finished Benfica 6–1 Heart Of Midlothian, setting a clear benchmark in this emerging head-to-head series.

That 6 August 2026 fixture not only established Benfica’s initial supremacy in this pairing, it also framed the challenge facing Hearts ahead of the second leg in Edinburgh. With such a heavy away defeat in the opening match of the tie, the Scottish side now need a significant swing in performance levels to alter the trajectory of the Heart Of Midlothian vs Benfica timeline. Benfica, meanwhile, arrive at Tynecastle Park with a strong platform and the confidence that comes from a convincing first-leg display.

Given the limited historical depth between the clubs, the rivalry narrative is still in its infancy. However, the scale of the scoreline in Lisbon already gives this fixture a clear statistical storyline: Hearts must defy the early numbers, while Benfica will aim to manage the tie professionally and reinforce their control over this two-match series.

Heart Of Midlothian vs Benfica Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers are driven entirely by the first-leg encounter in Lisbon, but they still offer a useful statistical snapshot of the matchup so far.

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 Estádio da Luz: 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 campaign to date, which currently consists of one away match. That outing was the 6–1 defeat at Estádio da Luz, leaving Hearts with a challenging goal difference and a clear need to tighten defensively. They have conceded six goals while scoring once, with no clean sheets so far and a single appearance using a 4-4-2 shape.

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

Last 5 Benfica Matches Results and Stats

Benfica’s Europa League season to date offers a broader sample, with three matches played in the competition. They have won two of those fixtures and lost one, showing strong attacking output, especially at home. Across these games, Benfica have scored 12 goals and conceded 3, averaging 4.0 goals scored per match and 1.0 conceded. At home, their numbers are even more striking, with 11 goals scored and just 1 against over two fixtures, underlining why they were able to post a 6–1 victory over Hearts in Lisbon.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

The historical and statistical picture ahead of this second leg is unambiguous. In the limited Heart Of Midlothian vs Benfica head-to-head record, Benfica lead 1–0 in matches and 6–1 on goals, with the only meeting to date a one-sided contest in the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round on 6 August 2026. Benfica’s Europa League season to date reinforces that pattern: a prolific attack, particularly at home, and a positive overall goal difference from three matches. Hearts, by contrast, enter the Tynecastle Park leg with one heavy defeat as their sole reference point in this campaign, conceding six and scoring once. While home advantage may help Heart Of Midlothian respond, the existing stats clearly lean towards Benfica as the side with stronger form, greater scoring power, and full control of the aggregate scoreline heading into this decisive tie.

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