Benfica 6-1 Hearts result, stats and report

Hearts ground out a 2-1 victory at Falkirk on Tuesday evening, with goals from Ben Krauhaus and Owen Eames enough to claim three points despite Falkirk's James Wilson pulling one back. It was a result that flattered neither side, but Hearts had the ruthlessness when it mattered.

Benfica came from behind to beat Gil Vicente 3-1 at home in Liga Portugal, with Vangelis Pavlidis scoring twice and Gianluca Prestianni adding a late third to extend Benfica's unbeaten run in the competition.

Gianluca Prestianni scored twice and Benfica were utterly dominant throughout, putting AGF to the sword 3-1 in the UEFA Europa League. AGF competed in patches but were never close to matching Benfica's quality or desire.

Benfica were ruthless and relentless at Moreirense, scoring four without reply to continue their dominant run in the Liga Portugal. Moreirense offered nothing going forward and were carved apart in the second half.

Hearts ground out a 2-1 Scottish Premiership win over St. Johnstone at Tynecastle, with James Wilson's early goal and an Enes Alic own goal doing the damage before R. Paton pulled one back for the visitors after the break.

Hearts produced a controlled second-half display to win 3-1 at Hibernian, with Hibs undone by a red card, sloppy defending, and a total failure to hold what they had built in the first half.

Benfica have scored 18 goals in their last five Liga Portugal matches. Vitória Guimarães have won one of their last five. This one has a home win written all over it.

Hearts have won four of their last five Scottish Premiership matches and look every inch a side that means business. St. Mirren arrive with two defeats in their last two and a serious question to answer about whether they can compete at this level right now.