Over the last matches Hearts holds victories - 2, losses - 3 and draws - 0. Benfica on the other hand ends the latest games with victories - 3, losses - 1 and draws - 1. Based on this data we come to a conclusion that Benfica at the moment is in better form, in comparison to Hearts.
Hearts: Dundee United – (Win 4:0), Benfica Lisbon – (Loss 6:1), Aberdeen – (Loss 2:1), Sturm Graz – (Loss 0:2), Raith Rovers – (Win 0:1).
Benfica: Academico Viseu – (Draw 2:2), Heart of Midlothian – (Win 6:1), St. Gallen 1879 – (Win 5:0), CF Os Belenenses – (Win 5:1), St. Gallen 1879 – (Loss 2:1).
Both contenders have moved to the qualification round3 while beating admirable opponents along the way. In tournaments as UEFA Europa League every game is meaningful which is why a great matchup awaits us.
