Heart Of Midlothian vs Benfica Stats: Head-to-head Overview
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 progression to the next phase of the competition is on the line and every goal could prove decisive. For anyone studying Heart Of Midlothian vs Benfica stats, the first-leg result and early-season European form offer a clear indication of the balance of power.
The tie is part of the 2026 UEFA Europa League qualifying campaign, with Benfica arriving from Lisbon carrying a commanding advantage after the opening encounter. Heart Of Midlothian will look to harness home support at Tynecastle Park to overturn the deficit, while Benfica aim to manage the game and confirm their place in the next round. Within this context, the Heart Of Midlothian vs Benfica stats around head-to-head history and early Europa League performances provide a sharp analytical lens on what to expect.
Head-to-head record
The head-to-head record between Heart Of Midlothian and Benfica in the UEFA Europa League is based on a single previous 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 recorded clash on 6 August 2026 in the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round. Played at Estádio da Luz in Lisbon, the match highlighted the gulf in cutting edge between the sides at this stage of the season. Benfica, as the home team, established control early and never relinquished it.
On 6 August 2026, Benfica defeated Heart Of Midlothian 6-1 at Estádio da Luz, with a half-time score of 3-0. The Portuguese side’s attacking efficiency was evident in both halves, while Heart Of Midlothian managed a single away goal but conceded heavily. As it stands, that is the only fixture in the Heart Of Midlothian vs Benfica timeline, and it strongly shapes the narrative heading into the return leg in Edinburgh.
With just one encounter on record, the rivalry lacks long-term historical depth, but the scale of Benfica’s 6-1 win in that UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round first leg provides a clear benchmark. For analysts looking at Heart Of Midlothian vs Benfica timeline data, the story so far is of a tie dominated by Benfica’s attacking power, leaving Heart Of Midlothian needing a major response at Tynecastle Park.
Heart Of Midlothian vs Benfica Head to Head Overall Breakdown
The overall Heart Of Midlothian vs Benfica head-to-head picture is entirely shaped by their single Europa League meeting to date.
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, Europa League performance so far can be read from their season to date statistics in the 2026 campaign. They have played 1 match, the 6-1 defeat away to Benfica, leaving them with no wins or draws and one loss. Offensively, they have averaged 1.0 goal per game, but the defensive numbers are a concern, with 6.0 goals conceded per match and no clean sheets, underlining the scale of the task in the second leg.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 0, Lose 1
Last 5 Benfica Matches Results and Stats
Benfica enter the second leg with a stronger Europa League body of work in 2026. Season to date, they have played 3 matches in the competition, winning 2 and losing 1. At home they have been particularly dominant, with 2 wins from 2, scoring 11 goals and conceding just 1, an average of 5.5 goals scored and 0.5 conceded per home game. Overall, they have 12 goals for and 3 against, averaging 4.0 scored and 1.0 conceded per match, plus one clean sheet and a perfect penalty record, converting all 3 spot-kicks taken.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 0, Lose 1
Historical Statistical Verdict
From a historical and statistical standpoint, Benfica hold a decisive edge going into this UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round second leg. The head-to-head record stands at one win from one meeting, with a 6-1 scoreline and a clear superiority in both attacking output and defensive control. Overall Heart Of Midlothian vs Benfica stats show Benfica averaging six goals per game in this matchup, while Heart Of Midlothian have conceded heavily and have yet to record a positive result in the tie. Season to date in Europe, Benfica’s strong home performances and high scoring rate contrast with Heart Of Midlothian’s solitary heavy defeat. While football remains unpredictable over 90 minutes at Tynecastle Park, the existing H2H record and Europa League form trends both lean firmly towards Benfica as the statistically stronger side ahead of 13 August 2026.
Heart Of Midlothian vs Benfica H2H Statistics updated on 08 August 2026.
