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W L L L W
4W 0D 6L ▼ Declining
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1-1
7:45 pm
Tynecastle Park (Edinburgh)
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Benfica
Away
D W W W L
5W 3D 2L → Steady
Thursday, 13th August 2026 Selection
Over 2.5
Backing over 2.5 goals
Implied Prob67.6%Bookie's implied odds
Our Edge+17.4%Value detected
Kelly %53.8%Suggested bankroll %
TICKET #268CB01F
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Written & reviewed by BettingProfessional1x2 Editorial Desk
Senior Football Analyst · Last checked 14 Aug 2026
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Supporting Bets
Extras
Primary Selection
Over 2.5 — over 2.5 goals
1.48
Over 2.5 Goals85% Over 1.5 Goals95% BTTS — Yes70%
📋 Betting Slip / Acca Builder
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: 1.48 Confidence: 85% Also: Over 2.5 Goals (85%) Also: Over 1.5 Goals (95%) Also: BTTS — Yes (70%) Ticket #268CB01F
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 the Kelly Criterion at your selected fraction. Half Kelly (0.5) is recommended for reduced variance. Not financial advice.
🔎 How we calculate confidence, edge & Kelly %

Our confidence score blends three inputs: the market-implied signal from public odds, the head-to-head record between these two sides, and each team's recent form (weighted by sample size). No single input can move the score more than 18 points from the market signal, which keeps the model grounded.

  • Edge compares our confidence against the bookmaker's implied probability from the odds you enter — a positive number suggests the price may be generous relative to our model.
  • Kelly % is a standard bankroll-management formula, not a guarantee — it sizes a stake relative to perceived edge and odds.
  • Score matrix uses a Poisson distribution built from each side's recent scoring and conceding rates.

All models are statistical estimates, not certainties. Treat every figure on this page as one input into your own decision, not as a promise of an outcome.

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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

Professional betting is not glamorous. There is no inside information, no secret line to the dressing room — just the same analytical graft on every fixture you consider, and the discipline to know when the price is worth taking and when it is not. For this Europa League Qualifier game, the work says the price is worth taking, and here is the full picture.

The home side comes in on 2 wins, 3 losses from their last 5 games, which is public and already baked into the line. The layer most casual bettors skip is the texture of those recent home matches. Have they been creating quality chances that the scoreline reflects, or grinding out results against the run of play? The quality behind the recent results tells you whether this is a team that deserves its price or one that has been riding its luck — and Tynecastle Park (Edinburgh) usually settles that argument.

The visitors arrive on 3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss from their last 5 games, the most useful single data point for projecting how they perform away from home. Travelling sides carry their recent momentum — good or bad — into each successive away day, and it tends to take a significant event to break an established pattern.

With both ends assessed, our position is Over 2.5 at @1.48, which we have run through the full process and rate at around 80%. Kick-off is 7:45 pm.

That is the recommendation, backed by the graft behind it. Do not miss the rest of today’s tips on the site — the professional edge is built one disciplined read at a time, not from a single lucky line.

 

BD
BettingProfessional1x2 Editorial Desk
Senior Football Analyst
Reviews statistical models against historical results before every tip is published. Cross-checks head-to-head and form data with independent sources.
Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026
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 1.48. 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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