Benfica – Heart Of Midlothian

The series between Benfica and Heart Of Midlothian now runs to 2 games, and Benfica hold the upper hand with 1 victories against 0, plus 1 shared points. Those numbers set the scene for the latest chapter, with both teams aware that history counts for little on the day. The numbers suggest an entertaining watch: 4.5 goals per match on average, 50% of encounters going beyond two and a half, and both teams scoring in 100% of them. The pattern has been fairly consistent across the sample above. Venue has shaped plenty of these results. Benfica read 1-0-0 at home against this side, whereas Heart Of Midlothian sit on 0-1-0 on their own turf, a split that is worth keeping in mind before the teams line up again. Form going into the next meeting is worth a glance. Benfica have won 4 of their last 5 games and are scoring 2.6 a game, while Heart Of Midlothian have taken 2 wins from 5, averaging 1.8, so both arrive with recent evidence to lean on. Broken down, that leaves Benfica winning around 50% of the time, 50% ending level and Heart Of Midlothian on about 0%. The balance gives one side the edge, but enough draws and surprises to keep it interesting. Most recently, on 13.08.2026, Heart Of Midlothian and Benfica served up a 1–1 result, the newest entry in this head-to-head. Until the sides are paired again, that match remains the latest word in a long-running rivalry.