Benfica vs Hearts Prediction | Europa League | 06/08

The encounter between Benfica and Hearts is set to kick off at 20:00 on Thursday, 06/08, at Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica.

This Europa League fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.

Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.

Our Recommended Bet

Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams’ recent performance data.

This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.

Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.

Recommended Bet

2nd Half Under 1.5 Goals

Why we predict under 1.5 Goals in the second half

Our betting pick is Second Half – Under 1.5 Goals for the Benfica vs Hearts contest. We expect a cautious approach after the break, especially if one team is protecting a lead. With limited chances, the match could finish with one or no goals in the second half.

Key Betting Insights

Benfica

• Scored 13 goals in their last 5 matches
• Over 9.5 corners occurred in 5 of Benfica's last 5 matches
• Scored at least 1 goal in 5 consecutive matches

Hearts

• Scored 5 goals in their last 5 matches
• Over 9.5 corners occurred in 5 of Hearts's last 5 matches
• Conceded in 4 of their last 5 matches

2nd Half Under 1.5 Goals: 11/8

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Match Result

1x2 Odds Comparison

Bookmaker	1	X	2	Over 2.5	Under 2.5
	1/10	8/1	16/1	1/3	9/4
	1/20	9/1	20/1	2/9	11/4
	1/10	8/1	18/1	1/4	12/5
	1/50	9/1	14/1	1/4	5/2

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Benfica Preview

Benfica is coming to the clash with Hearts with the current statistics in the Europa League:

• Matches played: 2

• Wins: 1

• Draws: 0

• Losses: 1

• Goals Scored: 6 (Avg. 3)

• Goals Conceded: 2 (Avg. 1)

When having a broader look at Benfica's performance in all competitions this year, the statistics are as follows:

• Matches played: 55

• Wins: 34

• Draws: 12

• Losses: 9

• Goals Scored: 103 (Avg. 1.87)

• Goals Conceded: 43 (Avg. 0.78)

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Benfica

Goals Scored: 103

Goals Conceded: 43

Average Goals Scored: 1.87

Average Goals Conceded: 0.78

Wins: 34

Goal Difference: 60

Date	Game	Result
30/07	Benfica 5 - 0 St. Gallen	W
23/07	St. Gallen 2 - 1 Benfica	L
16/05	GD Estoril Praia 1 - 3 Benfica	W
11/05	Benfica 2 - 2 Sporting Braga	D
02/05	Famalicão 2 - 2 Benfica	D

Benfica to win the match: 1/10

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Hearts Preview

On the other hand, Hearts comes into this fixture with the following statistics in Europa League:

• Matches played: 0

• Wins: 0

• Draws: 0

• Losses: 0

• Goals Scored: 0 (Avg. 0)

• Goals Conceded: 0 (Avg. 0)

Across all competitions this season, the team boasts the following performance:

• Matches played: 42

• Wins: 24

• Draws: 9

• Losses: 9

• Goals Scored: 69 (Avg. 1.64)

• Goals Conceded: 43 (Avg. 1.02)

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Hearts

Goals Scored: 69

Goals Conceded: 43

Average Goals Scored: 1.64

Average Goals Conceded: 1.02

Wins: 24

Goal Difference: 26

Date	Game	Result
01/08	Aberdeen 2 - 1 Hearts	L
28/07	Hearts 0 - 2 Sturm Graz	L
21/07	Sturm Graz 4 - 0 Hearts	L
16/05	Celtic 3 - 1 Hearts	L
13/05	Hearts 3 - 0 Falkirk	W

Hearts to win the match: 20/1

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Statistical Insights for Benfica vs Hearts

Here’s a statistical breakdown comparing each team’s key metrics to the league average.

From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Benfica vs Hearts fixture.

Key metrics

Team Form

Benfica

Europe - Europa League

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	W L W D D	1.6
Home	W D W W W	2.6
Away	L W D W D	1.6

Hearts

Europe - Europa League

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	L L L L W	0.6
Home	L W W W W	2.4
Away	L L L D W	0.8

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Home Win

1/10

90.01%

Draw

8/1

11.11%

Away Win

14/1

6.78%

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Key Metrics

Here’s a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: corners, cards, goals scored, and goals conceded.

Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.

Key metrics

Corners

Benfica

35

last 5 matches

Hearts

37

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Hearts received +6% more corners than Benfica in the last 5 matches.

Benfica and Hearts corners count, last 5 matches

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St. Gallen

9

St. Gallen

5

GD Estoril Praia

9

Sporting Braga

8

Famalicão

4

6

Aberdeen

8

Sturm Graz

12

Sturm Graz

6

Celtic

5

Falkirk

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Key metrics

Cards

Benfica

6

last 5 matches

Hearts

8

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Hearts received +33% more cards than Benfica in the last 5 matches.

Benfica and Hearts cards count, last 5 matches

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St. Gallen

0

St. Gallen

1

GD Estoril Praia

2

Sporting Braga

1

Famalicão

2

2

Aberdeen

0

Sturm Graz

2

Sturm Graz

3

Celtic

1

Falkirk

Key metrics

Goals Scored

Benfica

13

last 5 matches

Hearts

5

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Benfica scored +160% more goals than Hearts in the last 5 matches.

Benfica and Hearts goals scored count, last 5 matches

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St. Gallen

5

St. Gallen

1

GD Estoril Praia

3

Sporting Braga

2

Famalicão

2

1

Aberdeen

0

Sturm Graz

0

Sturm Graz

1

Celtic

3

Falkirk

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Key metrics

Goals Conceded

Benfica

7

last 5 matches

Hearts

11

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Hearts conceded +57% more goals than Benfica in the last 5 matches.

Benfica and Hearts goals conceded count, last 5 matches

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St. Gallen

0

St. Gallen

2

GD Estoril Praia

1

Sporting Braga

2

Famalicão

2

2

Aberdeen

2

Sturm Graz

4

Sturm Graz

3

Celtic

0

Falkirk

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