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Benfica vs FC ST. Gallen Stats: Head-to-Head Record Ahead of Match

Benfica host FC ST. Gallen in Lisbon on 30 July 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 UTC in the UEFA Europa League 2nd Qualifying Round. The tie shifts to Portugal after the opening leg in St.Gallen, setting up a decisive night in this European qualifier. With progression on the line, every detail in the Benfica vs FC ST. Gallen stats becomes highly relevant for assessing how this second leg might unfold.

The fixture is part of the 2026 Europa League campaign, with Benfica looking to overturn an early deficit and FC ST. Gallen aiming to protect their advantage away from home. Played in Lisbon, this match carries clear stakes: survival in European competition and the financial and sporting benefits that accompany a run in the tournament. In this context, the Benfica vs FC ST. Gallen stats offer a compact but telling snapshot of a developing European matchup.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a very new European pairing, with only one competitive meeting between Benfica and FC ST. Gallen so far.

  • Previous meetings: 1
  • Benfica wins: 0
  • Draws: 0
  • FC ST. Gallen wins: 1

Benfica vs FC ST. Gallen Timeline & Historical Context

The Benfica vs FC ST. Gallen timeline in European competition begins with a single, but significant, encounter. On 23 July 2026, the sides met at Kybunpark in St.Gallen in the UEFA Europa League 2nd Qualifying Round. It was the first leg of this tie and provided the only historical reference point between the clubs.

In that match on 23 July 2026, FC ST. Gallen, playing at home, defeated Benfica 2-1. The half-time score was 1-1, indicating a competitive first period before the Swiss side edged ahead in the second half to secure the win. The result gives FC ST. Gallen the early advantage in this qualifying round, while leaving Benfica with work to do in the return leg in Lisbon.

With just this single Europa League meeting on record, the rivalry is still in its infancy. The limited history means the Benfica vs FC ST. Gallen timeline is straightforward: one match, one FC ST. Gallen victory, and a narrow goal difference that keeps the tie very much alive heading into the second leg.

Benfica vs FC ST. Gallen Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall head-to-head picture is built entirely on that first-leg meeting, but it still offers a clear statistical snapshot of how the tie stands.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Benfica 1 - 2 FC ST. Gallen
  • Average Goals per Match: Benfica 1.00 vs FC ST. Gallen 2.00

Venue Split Performance:

  • At Benfica's stadium: (no previous matches played here in this head-to-head)
  • At FC ST. Gallen's stadium: 1 match played here — FC ST. Gallen won 1 (as home side), Benfica won 0 (as away side), 0 draws

Benfica vs FC ST. Gallen Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Benfica vs FC ST. Gallen last results in recent competitive fixtures:

  • 23 July 2026: FC ST. Gallen 2-1 Benfica (Half-time: 1-1) – UEFA Europa League, 2nd Qualifying Round

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Benfica Matches Results and Stats

For Benfica, the only Europa League match on record this season to date is the 2-1 defeat away to FC ST. Gallen in the 2nd Qualifying Round. That loss leaves their European form line at one defeat from one game, with a goal difference of -1. Offensively, they have shown they can score on the road, but defensively they have conceded twice and are yet to keep a clean sheet in this campaign.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 0, Lose 1 (season to date in UEFA Europa League)

Last 5 FC ST. Gallen Matches Results and Stats

FC ST. Gallen enter the second leg with a perfect Europa League record so far this season. Their 2-1 home victory over Benfica in the 2nd Qualifying Round is their only recorded match in the competition to date, giving them a positive start and a one-goal cushion. They have scored twice and conceded once, reflecting an effective attack and a defense that, while breached, has still done enough to secure a win.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 0 (season to date in UEFA Europa League)

Historical Statistical Verdict

With just one competitive meeting between the sides, the historical sample is extremely limited, but the numbers are still meaningful for this tie. FC ST. Gallen hold a 100% record in the head-to-head, leading 1-0 in matches and 2-1 on aggregate goals, and they have already shown they can trouble Benfica defensively. Benfica, however, return to Lisbon knowing that they scored in the away leg and now have home advantage for the decisive match. The stats suggest a finely balanced second leg: FC ST. Gallen carry the scoreboard edge and positive early-season form, while Benfica will look to leverage their home setting and attacking potential to overturn the deficit and reshape this emerging head-to-head record.

Benfica vs FC ST. Gallen H2H Statistics updated on 25 July 2026.

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