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Aiming to take a step closer to the Europa League proper, BetVictor News delivers the in-depth Benfica vs Hearts preview – including the score prediction, overall H2H record, team news, latest odds, the best betting angles and more.
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Benfica Vs Hearts Preview
Despite going the whole of the 2025-26 Primeira Liga unbeaten, Benfica finished third and thus, entered the Europa League qualifying stage. The Eagles suffered a shock 2-1 away defeat to St Gallen in the first leg of the previous round before resoundly thrashing the Swiss side 5-0 in Lisbon.
After their collapse against Sturm Graz and opening day loss to Aberdeen, the Benfica vs Hearts odds point towards a comfortable home win for the Portuguese giants. The last-gasp title loss to Celtic and subsequent exits of Derek McInnes and Lawrence Shankland have clearly disrupted the Jambos so far this season.
Benfica Vs Hearts H2H Record
Benfica and Hearts have faced each two times in European competition before. The Portuguese side won both legs of the 1960-61 preliminary round in the European Cup. The Jambos lost the home game 1-2 before going down 3-0 in Lisbon.
Benfica vs Hearts H2H record:
- Benfica wins – 2
- Draws – 0
- Hearts wins – 0
Benfica Vs Hearts Team News
Having left Fulham after a successful five-year stint, Marco Silva is set to name his strongest possible XI for the visit of Hearts. Having scored four times against St Gallen last time out, Vangelis Pavlidis is set to lead the attack once again for Benfica.
As for the Jambos, they will be without the services of injured quartet Christian Borchgrevink, Stephen Kingsley, Craig Halkett and Ageu. One of last season’s top performers – Claudio Braga – will help spearhead the attack in Lisbon.
Benfica’s Europa League qualifying results in 2026-27:
- Benfica 5-0 St Gallen
- St Gallen 2-1 Benfica
Hearts Champions League qualifying results in 2026-27:
- Hearts 0-2 Sturm Graz
- Sturm Graz 4-0 Hearts
Benfica Vs Hearts Predicted Lineups
Benfica predicted lineup:
Trubin; Bah, Silva. Lenglet, Dahl; Barreiro, Barrenechea; Silva, Sudakov, Kaminski; Pavlidis
Hearts predicted lineup:
Reus; Altena, McEntee, Findlay, Milne; Kerjota, Mendy, Spittal, Miller; Braga, Ba-Sy
Benfica Vs Hearts TV Channel And Live Stream
Supporters based in the UK can watch Benfica vs Hearts live on Premier Sports 2 (8pm kick-off, coverage starts at 7:55pm). Alternatively, fans can stream the action live via Premier Sports Online. Please note, subscription fees may apply.
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Benfica Vs Hearts Betting Angles
Key Match Stats
- This will be the third competitive meetings between the sides.
- Benfica stats – The Eagles won 5-0 in their last European game at home to St Gallen.
- Hearts stats – The Jambos have lost all three League and European games so far in 2026-27.
Top Betting Angles for Benfica vs Hearts
- Over 3.5 goals (31/40)
- BTTS – No (7/10)
- Vangelis Pavlidis to score anytime (2/5)
Benfica Vs Hearts Prediction
Barely into August and Hearts’ confidence has already been torn to shreds – and it’s highly unlikely their fortunes will change in Lisbon. Under the guidance of Marco Silva, Benfica will embark on a new era this season and we fully expect them to make light work of the Jambos.
Prediction: Benfica 4-0 Hearts (7/1)
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