Hearts and Benfica shared a 1-1 draw in the Europa League third qualifying round. Hearts took the lead through Tomas Magnusson in the 77th minute, but Benfica hit back just two minutes later through Dodi Lukebakio.
On aggregate Benfica advances · 2:7
Heart of Midlothian 1:1 Benfica — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half0 - 0
- 34(Unsporting behaviour)
Second half1 - 1
- 54VAR review (C. Miller)
- 77
- 84M. Kamson-Kamara
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What was the final score of Heart of Midlothian vs Benfica?
Heart of Midlothian 1-1 Benfica (UEFA Europa League, Qualification Round 3).
Who scored?
Tomas Magnusson (77') for Heart of Midlothian; Dodi Lukebakio (79', assist José Neto) for Benfica.
Were there any cards in Heart of Midlothian vs Benfica?
Yellow cards: Cláudio Braga (Heart of Midlothian).
Head to Head meetings Heart of Midlothian - Benfica
- Matches2
- The biggest draw1-1
- The most effective match1-6
Heart of Midlothian
Benfica
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Victories
- 1
Draws
- 1
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
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Victories |  0 | 1  |
Scored goals | 2 | 7 |
Average per game | 1 | 3.5 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 1-6 |
Heart of Midlothian
Benfica
Heart of Midlothian - Benfica Best statistical picks
Goals over the last 10 matches favour Over 2.5
X2 hasn't lost in 4 of the last matches
Both teams scored in 8 of the last 10 matches
Benfica opened the score in 5 of the last 6 matches
Corners over the last 10 matches favour Under 9.5
Odds
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Slight edge — Heart of Midlothian
Benfica's 6-1 first-leg demolition of Hearts hangs over this Europa League qualifier. The visitors arrive in better form and with a clear mental edge, and CheckLive's read leans Benfica at 55%. Hearts have the Tynecastle crowd but little else in their favour.
Both teams to score — Yes1.73
Medium confidence59%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
58.7
58.2
CheckSkill
56.9
55.5
CheckMental
71.2
73.2
CheckLive total60.4 vs 60+0.4
More match signals
Over 3.569%2.25
Over 4.565%4.00
Home win — Heart of Midlothian59%6.50
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win between Hearts and Benfica?
Benfica are the clear favourites after winning 6-1 in the first leg and arriving on a four-match unbeaten run. Hearts would need a miracle to overturn that deficit at Tynecastle.
Are Benfica in better form than Hearts?
Yes. Benfica are unbeaten in four matches, scoring 19 goals across their last five, while Hearts have lost three of their last five. The Portuguese side also hold the stronger mental record coming into this second leg.
Will both teams score in the second leg?
Both teams scored in the first leg, where Hearts lost 6-1, and Benfica have conceded six times in their last five matches. Hearts will push forward at home, so goals on both sides look likely.
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- The biggest draw0
- The most effective match0
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Victories
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Draws
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Victories
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Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 |
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