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WON Tip WON Benfica 6-1 Hearts
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Benfica

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W W L W L
6W 2D 2L ▲ Improving
VS
6-1
8:00 pm
Estádio da Luz (Lisbon)
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Hearts
Away
L L W L W
4W 1D 5L ▼ Declining
Thursday, 6th August 2026 Selection
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Backing Benfica to win
Benfica 60%
Draw 20%
Hearts 20%
H Fair Odds1.67
D Fair Odds5
A Fair Odds5
Implied Prob88.5%Bookie's implied odds
Our Edge-28.5%Overpriced
Kelly %0%Suggested bankroll %
TICKET #5791D754
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Written & reviewed by BettingProfessional1x2 Editorial Desk
Senior Football Analyst · Last checked 7 Aug 2026
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Supporting Bets
Extras
Primary Selection
1 — Benfica to win
1.13
Over 2.5 Goals80% Over 1.5 Goals95% BTTS — Yes70%
📋 Betting Slip / Acca Builder
Benfica vs Hearts Competition: Europa League Qualifier Date: Thursday, 6th August 2026 KO: 8:00 pm Pick: 1 (Benfica to win) Odds: 1.13 Confidence: 60% Also: Over 2.5 Goals (80%) Also: Over 1.5 Goals (95%) Also: BTTS — Yes (70%) Ticket #5791D754
Head to Head
Record
Neutral No head-to-head data found.
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Stats Duel
Comparison
Benfica
Metric
Hearts
2.7
Goals For / Game
1.2
1.2
Goals Against / Game
1.6
20%
Clean Sheets
20%
6-2-2
W — D — L
4-1-5
Win Rate
60%
40%
3.4
Avg Goals
95%
Over 1.5
80%
Over 2.5
70%
BTTS Rate
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Score Probability Matrix
Poisson Model
H0
H1
H2
H3
H4
H5
B0
0-0 3.5%
0-1 4.2%
0-2 2.5%
0-3 1.0%
0-4 0.3%
0-5 0.1%
B1
1-0 7.5%
1-1 9.1%
1-2 5.4%
1-3 2.2%
1-4 0.7%
1-5 0.2%
B2
2-0 8.1%
2-1 9.7%
2-2 5.8%
2-3 2.3%
2-4 0.7%
2-5 0.2%
B3
3-0 5.8%
3-1 7.0%
3-2 4.2%
3-3 1.7%
3-4 0.5%
3-5 0.1%
B4
4-0 3.1%
4-1 3.8%
4-2 2.3%
4-3 0.9%
4-4 0.3%
4-5 0.1%
B5
5-0 1.3%
5-1 1.6%
5-2 1.0%
5-3 0.4%
5-4 0.1%
5-5 0.0%
Top Scores 2-1(9.7%) 2-0(8.1%) 1-0(7.5%)
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Market Odds Intelligence
Value Finder
Benfica Win
60%
1.67
Draw
20%
5
Hearts Win
20%
5
Fair value decimal odds based on our probability model. Compare against your bookmaker's line to identify value.
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Team Ratings
Grades
Benfica
Overall
6.6
Scoring
9.0
Defence
6.0
Hearts
Overall
4.3
Scoring
4.0
Defence
4.7
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Combination Markets
Smart Picks
Result & BTTS
Home Win & BTTS Yes 36%
Home Win & BTTS No 16%
Draw & BTTS Yes 9%
Draw & BTTS No 4%
Away Win & BTTS Yes 25%
Away Win & BTTS No 11%
Result & Goals
Home Win & Over 2.5 42%
Home Win & Under 2.5 10%
Draw & Over 2.5 10%
Draw & Under 2.5 3%
Away Win & Over 2.5 28%
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

No data found.

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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 3 wins, 2 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 Estádio da Luz (Lisbon) usually settles that argument.

The visitors arrive on 2 wins, 3 losses 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 1 at @1.13, which we have run through the full process and rate at around 80%. Kick-off is 8:00 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 7 Aug 2026
Quick Answers
FAQ
What is the recommended bet for Benfica vs Hearts?
Our selection is 1 — Benfica to win, priced at approximately 1.13. Tip confidence rating: 60%.
What is Benfica's current form?
Benfica have won 6, drawn 2 and lost 2 of their last 10 matches.
How has Hearts been performing recently?
Hearts have recorded 4 wins, 1 draws and 5 defeats from 10 recent games.
What does the head-to-head record show?
No recent head-to-head data available.
How many goals are expected in this match?
Recent fixtures involving these sides average 3.4 goals per game.
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