Benfica vs Celtic Stats: Head-to-head Record Ahead of October 2026 Match

Benfica vs Celtic is set for 15 October 2026, with kick-off at 19:00 UTC in Lisbon in the UEFA Europa League League Stage - 2. The tie brings together two historic European names in a league-stage context, where every point can shape qualification paths and seeding for the later phases. With Benfica starting this Europa League campaign in front of their own fans and Celtic entering the group with ambitions of their own, the stakes are already significant.

In the current Europa League standings, both sides are yet to play a match, so the table does not yet separate them on points or goal difference. Benfica are listed 4th in the overall league table, while Celtic appear 9th with a note of “Play Offs” in their description, underlining their target of progressing beyond the league round. Against that backdrop, many fans and analysts will turn to Benfica vs Celtic stats and historical meetings to gauge how this fixture might unfold.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a compact but telling head-to-head history between Benfica and Celtic in European competition.

• Previous meetings: 2
• Benfica wins: 1
• Draws: 1
• Celtic wins: 0

Benfica vs Celtic Timeline & Historical Context

The Benfica vs Celtic timeline in major European competition is built around their UEFA Champions League group stage clashes in the 2012 season. These encounters came in the Group stage, offering early but crucial points in a high-profile section, and they provide the entire available historical backdrop for this new Europa League meeting.

The first of those matches took place on 19 September 2012 in the UEFA Champions League Group stage - 1 at Celtic Park. Celtic, playing at home, and Benfica could not be separated in a tight contest that finished Celtic 0-0 Benfica, with a half-time score of 0-0. That goalless draw set an initial tone of balance and defensive discipline in the rivalry.

The second encounter followed on 20 November 2012 in the UEFA Champions League Group stage - 5 at Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica. On this occasion, Benfica made home advantage count, winning 2-1 against Celtic after a 1-1 half-time scoreline. This result gave Benfica the edge in the historical record and remains the decisive fixture in the existing Benfica vs Celtic timeline as they now prepare to meet again in the Europa League.

Benfica vs Celtic Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall head-to-head picture is limited in size but still offers a clear statistical pattern across the two Champions League meetings.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: Benfica 2 - 1 Celtic
• Average Goals per Match: Benfica 1.00 vs Celtic 0.50

Venue Split Performance:

• At Benfica's stadium: 1 matches played here — Benfica won 1 (as home side), Celtic won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
• At Celtic's stadium: 1 matches played here — Celtic won 0 (as home side), Benfica won 0 (as away side), 1 draws

Benfica vs Celtic Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Benfica vs Celtic last results in recent competitive fixtures:

• 20 November 2012: Benfica 2-1 Celtic (Half-time: 1-1) – UEFA Champions League Group stage - 5
• 19 September 2012: Celtic 0-0 Benfica (Half-time: 0-0) – UEFA Champions League Group stage - 1

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Benfica Matches Results and Stats

For Benfica, the available record in the 2026 UEFA Europa League season to date points to strong overall form. Across 6 fixtures in this competition, they have played 3 matches at home and 3 away, winning 4, drawing 1 and losing 1. Offensively, Benfica have been prolific, scoring 19 goals in total, with an average of 4.7 goals per home game and 1.7 away, while conceding just 6 overall. This combination of high scoring and relatively tight defending suggests a side that tends to control matches, especially on home soil.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 4, Draw 1, Lose 1 (season to date in UEFA Europa League)

Last 5 Celtic Matches Results and Stats

Celtic enter this Europa League campaign without any recorded fixtures yet in the 2026 season. With no matches played, no goals scored or conceded, and no form line registered, their current European profile is statistically neutral. This means that, in contrast to Benfica’s established attacking numbers, Celtic’s form context for this competition is still to be written and will begin to take shape once the league stage gets underway.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Overall, the historical Benfica vs Celtic stats point to a slight edge for Benfica, built on one win and one draw in their two Champions League meetings, with a 2-1 aggregate goal advantage. Venue trends reinforce that picture: Benfica have won their only home fixture in this matchup, while Celtic’s sole home game ended level. Layered onto that, Benfica’s Europa League season to date shows a high-scoring, largely successful side, particularly at home, whereas Celtic’s statistical slate in this competition is still blank for 2026. While history and current numbers lean marginally towards Benfica, the limited head-to-head sample and Celtic’s fresh start in this Europa League campaign leave room for a competitive and potentially finely balanced contest.

Benfica vs Celtic H2H Statistics updated on 11 September 2026.