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UEFA Europa League · third qualifying round · main path

Hearts vs Benfica second-leg prediction

Benfica won the first leg 6-1 in Lisbon, making qualification a near-certainty. Hearts must win the second leg at Tynecastle by five goals to level the aggregate — a practically impossible task.

Updated · Facts checked against UEFA

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Aggregate score

6-1 to Benfica

First leg: Benfica 6-1 Hearts. The return is 2026-08-13 at 20:45 CEST.

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First leg · completed

Benfica vs Hearts

Date
2026-08-06
Kick-off
21:00 CEST
Venue
Not confirmed in source
Result
Benfica 6-1 Hearts
Official UEFA match page

Second leg · scheduled

Hearts vs Benfica

Date
2026-08-13
Kick-off
20:45 CEST
Venue
Not confirmed in source
Result
Not played
Official UEFA match page

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Editorial prediction

Main prediction

Benfica to qualify comfortably. Hearts to show spirit at Tynecastle but cannot close a five-goal deficit.

Key uncertainty

A Hearts red card or Benfica injury in a dead rubber are the main second-leg variables, not qualification.

Recent European form

The confirmed 6-1 first-leg result is the dominant context. Benfica score at will across two qualifying rounds. Hearts conceded six at the Estádio da Luz.

Team news

No confirmed injury or suspension bulletin from either club at the last check. Hearts may rotate given the tie is settled.

Tactical matchup

Hearts will play for pride and their home crowd at Tynecastle. Benfica can manage the second leg at a controlled tempo. Expect a more open game than a typical second leg because the aggregate removes all pressure from Benfica.

Goals prediction

Goals lean — both teams have reasons to be more open. Hearts push forward; Benfica relax and counter.

Corners prediction

Hearts corner advantage at home is plausible as they push forward for the goal avalanche they need.

Cards prediction

Medium cards from Hearts' urgency and Benfica's occasional cynical fouls to preserve their lead.

Possible score range

1-2 to 2-3 Benfica on the night — tie already decided

Who will qualify?

Benfica to qualify; very high confidence.

Methodology and fact status

Dates, order, competition path and completed scores are confirmed facts from UEFA. Match selections are editorial opinions based on the two-leg game state, home order and verified prior-round results. They are not guarantees. Unverified injuries, lineups, odds and statistics are omitted.

Second-leg stats

Hearts vs Benfica: corners, cards & shots on target

Full stats comparison for the second leg — team stats, player stats, corners lean, yellow card risk and shots on target analysis.

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