Who will win Benfica vs Hearts? Our writers deliver their predictions for Europa League qualifier

SportFootballHearts FC06:00, 06 Aug 2026It's the draw from Hell for Hearts.‌Benfica in the third qualifying round of the Europa League after being dumped out of the Champions League second round qualifiers by Sturm Graz,‌Throw in a stoppage time collapse in their first game of the season at Pittodrie and it's been quite the start to life in the Tynecastle dugout for new boss Wouter Vrancken.‌This will be his toughest test, although ironically the one he'll be judged on the least.Marco Silva boasts a squad worth over £300million and the Lisbon giants will be among the contenders to win the this competition.They are Champions League regulars and went unbeaten in the Portuguese League under Jose Mourinho last season.‌Just about everyone expects them to cruise through this one and for the Jamb