Heart Of Midlothian vs Benfica: Head-to-Head Stats and Historical Context

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 clash comes with the Scottish side needing a response after a heavy defeat in Lisbon, while Benfica aim to professionally finish the job and secure progression in continental competition. For anyone studying Heart Of Midlothian vs Benfica stats, this fixture offers a clear contrast between a side trying to overturn a deficit and a European regular looking to confirm superiority.

The tie is firmly tilted towards Benfica after their emphatic win in the first leg, but the atmosphere at Tynecastle Park and the pressure of knockout qualification can still shape the narrative. In the broader tournament context, a place in the UEFA Europa League play-off round is at stake, adding extra weight to every tactical decision and individual duel. This preview looks at the Heart Of Midlothian vs Benfica stats, head-to-head record and the limited but telling historical timeline between the clubs.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a very small but already decisive head-to-head edge for Benfica over Heart Of Midlothian.

• 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 is currently defined by a single, one-sided encounter in UEFA Europa League qualifying. On 6 August 2026, the sides met at Estádio da Luz in Lisbon in the first leg of this 3rd Qualifying Round tie. Benfica, playing at home, asserted their quality and experience to take a commanding advantage back to Edinburgh.

That match on 6 August 2026 in the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round finished Benfica 6–1 Heart Of Midlothian, after a 3–0 half-time scoreline. The Portuguese side built an early lead and continued to press home their superiority after the break, leaving Heart Of Midlothian with a significant aggregate deficit to chase in the return leg at Tynecastle Park.

With only one fixture in the historical record so far, the rivalry is still in its infancy, but the scale of Benfica’s win provides a clear early benchmark. For Heart Of Midlothian, the second leg is about reshaping that narrative and proving they can compete more closely at home, even if the aggregate task is substantial.

Heart Of Midlothian vs Benfica Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Heart Of Midlothian vs Benfica stats underline Benfica’s early dominance in this emerging European pairing.

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:

• 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 European campaign in the 2026 UEFA Europa League season to date consists of a single away match, the 6–1 defeat to Benfica in Lisbon. That result highlights defensive vulnerability against high-level opposition, with six goals conceded and no clean sheet, but also shows they can still create and convert at least once even under sustained pressure. The challenge at Tynecastle Park will be to tighten defensively while finding a way to build sustained attacks against a side that has already punished them heavily.

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

Last 5 Benfica Matches Results and Stats

Benfica arrive in this second leg with a strong UEFA Europa League record in the 2026 season to date. Across three matches in the competition, they have two wins and one defeat, scoring 12 goals and conceding just 3. At home, they have been particularly prolific, with 11 goals scored and only 1 conceded in two fixtures, including the 6–1 victory over Heart Of Midlothian. Even though there is one away loss in their record, Benfica’s overall attacking output and ability to control games in this competition underline why they are clear favourites to progress.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

From a historical and statistical perspective, Benfica hold a clear advantage going into the match at Tynecastle Park. The head-to-head record is short but emphatic, with a 6–1 win in the only previous meeting and a 6.00 goals-per-game average against Heart Of Midlothian so far. Overall season-to-date UEFA Europa League stats reinforce that picture: Benfica have been free-scoring, averaging 4.00 goals per match and conceding just 1.00, while Heart Of Midlothian have conceded six goals in their sole outing. The venue shift to Edinburgh and the home crowd could help narrow the gap, but all available Heart Of Midlothian vs Benfica stats and the existing timeline point towards Benfica carrying the stronger historical and current form profile into this qualifier.

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