{"id":1477682,"date":"2026-08-05T17:04:23","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T16:04:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1477682"},"modified":"2026-08-05T17:04:25","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T16:04:25","slug":"benfica-vs-hearts-predictions-betting-tips-06-08-2026","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/benfica-vs-hearts-predictions-betting-tips-06-08-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Benfica vs Hearts: predictions, best bets and latest odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Our Benfica vs Hearts predictions pit a European heavyweight against Scottish opposition as the Europa League<\/a> qualifiers reach the third round. The sides meet on Thursday 6th August at the Est\u00e1dio da Luz in Lisbon. Kick-off is scheduled for 8:00pm (UK time).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a clear favourite here. Benfica are rebuilding under Marco Silva but remain a class above at this level. Unbeaten at home since February, while Hearts arrive on the back of a chastening Champions League exit and are still searching for their first win of the new campaign. For the winners, a place in the play-off round \u2014 and a shot at the league phase \u2014 is the prize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Benfica vs Hearts predictions & betting tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Our prediction<\/th>Odds & bookmaker<\/th>Confidence<\/th>Why we\u2019re backing it<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Vangelis Pavlidis to score anytime<\/td>4\/6 @ bet365 (60%)<\/a><\/td>\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/td>Pavlidis is the focal point of this Benfica side and he arrives in red-hot form, having plundered four goals in the previous qualifying round against St Gallen. Hearts, by contrast, have been badly exposed defensively this summer, shipping four goals away to Sturm Graz in the Champions League and losing their league opener 2-1 to Aberdeen. Against a Benfica team unbeaten at home since February, their number nine looks well placed to add to his tally. At 4\/6 it is short, but backing an in-form striker against a vulnerable defence is a sensible starting point.<\/td><\/tr>
Correct score: Benfica 3-0<\/td>13\/2 @ bet365 (13%)<\/a><\/td>\u2605\u2605<\/td>Correct score is always a longshot, but a comfortable home win to nil fits the profile of this tie. Benfica hammered St Gallen 5-0 in the last round to recover from a shock first-leg defeat, and they host a Hearts side still searching for a first win under their new manager following a difficult summer of departures. A three-goal margin is exactly the shape the form points to, and at 13\/2 it offers a strong return. Treat it as a small-stakes interest rather than a confident call.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n