Strong Signal 85% Confidence
H

Hearts

Home
W L L L W
4W 0D 6L ▼ Declining
VS
7:45 pm
Tynecastle Park (Edinburgh)
B
Benfica
Away
D W W W L
5W 3D 2L → Steady
24predictiontoday Selection · Thursday, 13th August 2026
Over 2.5
Backing over 2.5 goals
Implied Prob 69% Bookie's implied odds
Our Edge +16% Value detected
Kelly % 51.7% Suggested bankroll %
Supporting Bets
Extras
Primary Selection
Over 2.5 — over 2.5 goals
1.45
Over 2.5 Goals85% Over 1.5 Goals95% BTTS — Yes70%
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Hearts vs Benfica Competition: Europa League Qualifier Date: Thursday, 13th August 2026 KO: 7:45 pm Pick: Over 2.5 (over 2.5 goals) Odds: 1.45 Confidence: 85% Also: Over 2.5 Goals (85%) Also: Over 1.5 Goals (95%) Also: BTTS — Yes (70%)
Head to Head
Record
0
Hearts
0
Draws
1
Benfica
1
Meetings
7
Avg Goals
100%
BTTS
100%
Over 2.5
Supports Tip Over 2.5 in 100% of H2H.
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Stats Duel
Comparison
Hearts
Metric
Benfica
1.3
Goals For / Game
2.9
2.1
Goals Against / Game
1.3
20%
Clean Sheets
20%
4-0-6
W — D — L
5-3-2
Win Rate
40%
50%
3.8
Avg Goals
95%
Over 1.5
85%
Over 2.5
70%
BTTS Rate
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Score Probability Matrix
Poisson Model
B0
B1
B2
B3
B4
B5
H0
0-0 2.2%
0-1 5.6%
0-2 7.0%
0-3 5.8%
0-4 3.6%
0-5 1.8%
H1
1-0 2.9%
1-1 7.3%
1-2 9.1%
1-3 7.6%
1-4 4.7%
1-5 2.4%
H2
2-0 1.9%
2-1 4.7%
2-2 5.9%
2-3 4.9%
2-4 3.1%
2-5 1.5%
H3
3-0 0.8%
3-1 2.1%
3-2 2.6%
3-3 2.1%
3-4 1.3%
3-5 0.7%
H4
4-0 0.3%
4-1 0.7%
4-2 0.8%
4-3 0.7%
4-4 0.4%
4-5 0.2%
H5
5-0 0.1%
5-1 0.2%
5-2 0.2%
5-3 0.2%
5-4 0.1%
5-5 0.1%
Top Scores 1-2(9.1%) 1-3(7.6%) 1-1(7.3%)
■ Best match ■ Possible ■ Low · ■ Contradicts tip H=Home goals ↓   B=Away →
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Team Ratings
Grades
Hearts
Overall
4.0
Scoring
4.3
Defence
3.0
Benfica
Overall
5.9
Scoring
9.7
Defence
5.7
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Combination Markets
Smart Picks
Result & BTTS
Home Win & BTTS Yes 27%
Home Win & BTTS No 11%
Draw & BTTS Yes 10%
Draw & BTTS No 4%
Away Win & BTTS Yes 34%
Away Win & BTTS No 14%
Result & Goals
Home Win & Over 2.5 32%
Home Win & Under 2.5 6%
Draw & Over 2.5 12%
Draw & Under 2.5 2%
Away Win & Over 2.5 41%
Away Win & Under 2.5 7%
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Stake Calculator
Bankroll Tool
Kelly %
Stake
Potential Profit
Uses Kelly Criterion at selected fraction. Half Kelly (0.5) is recommended for reduced variance. Not financial advice.
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Match Archives
History
Head to Head
06.08.26EL
Benfica6
Hearts1
Recent Form
Hearts
09.08.26PRE
Hearts4
Dundee Utd0
W
06.08.26EL
Benfica6
Hearts1
L
01.08.26PRE
Aberdeen2
Hearts1
L
28.07.26CL
Hearts0
Sturm Graz2
L
24.07.26CF
Raith0
Hearts1
W
21.07.26CL
Sturm Graz4
Hearts0
L
17.07.26CF
Hearts2
Rayo Vallecano1
W
14.07.26CF
Arbroath1
Hearts2
W
10.07.26CF
Livingston2
Hearts1
L
16.05.26PRE
Celtic3
Hearts1
L
Benfica
09.08.26LP
Benfica2
Academico Viseu2
D
06.08.26EL
Benfica6
Hearts1
W
30.07.26EL
Benfica5
St. Gallen0
W
24.07.26CF
Benfica5
Os Belenenses1
W
23.07.26EL
St. Gallen2
Benfica1
L
17.07.26CF
Benfica2
Villarreal0
W
11.07.26CF
Benfica1
Flamengo RJ2
L
16.05.26LP
Estoril1
Benfica3
W
11.05.26LP
Benfica2
Braga2
D
02.05.26LP
Famalicao2
Benfica2
D
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Match Analysis
Writeup

Some people think betting well means knowing football inside out. It helps, but it is not the heart of it. The heart of it is process — applying the same method, without shortcuts, to every fixture you take seriously. Here is the method, walked through for this Europa League Qualifier match.

First, the current state of both teams — not their reputation, not their league position, but their form right now. The home side comes in on 2 wins, 3 losses from their last 5 games, and those recent games tell us the attacking shape, the defensive resilience, and the momentum, or lack of it, they will carry into Tynecastle Park (Edinburgh). The table can flatter or mislead; the recent run rarely does.

Second, the same scrutiny for the visitors, who arrive on 3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss from their last 5 games. We focus on how they have handled the road lately, because travelling to a hostile ground and coming away with something demands a different kind of discipline than playing at home. The recent away record is the clearest read on whether they have that discipline at the moment.

Third, the conclusion. With both sides measured the same way, everything points toward Over 2.5 at @1.45, which our model rates near 80%. The fixture starts at 7:45 pm.

That is where the method lands us — no guesswork, no favouritism, just the same steps applied honestly. We have run today’s full card through the identical process, so take a look at the other selections before you close out. Consistency in approach is what separates a good week from a lucky one.

Quick Answers
FAQ
What is the recommended bet for Hearts vs Benfica?
Our selection is Over 2.5 — over 2.5 goals, priced at approximately 1.45. Tip confidence rating: 85%.
What is Hearts's current form?
Hearts have won 4, drawn 0 and lost 6 of their last 10 matches.
How has Benfica been performing recently?
Benfica have recorded 5 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats from 10 recent games.
What does the head-to-head record show?
Hearts lead with 0 wins versus Benfica's 1, with 0 draws across 1 meetings.
How many goals are expected in this match?
Recent fixtures involving these sides average 3.8 goals per game. The head-to-head BTTS rate stands at 100%.
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