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Benfica vs FC ST. Gallen Stats: Head-to-Head Record Before 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. After the first leg in Switzerland, this return fixture will decide which side progresses in the 2026 continental campaign, adding clear knockout-style tension to the evening in Portugal.

With the tie already shaped by the opening encounter, this match carries significant stakes for both clubs’ European ambitions. Supporters and analysts will be closely tracking Benfica vs FC ST. Gallen stats to understand how the first meeting between these sides in this season’s UEFA Europa League sets the tone for the decisive second leg in Lisbon.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a very short head-to-head history between Benfica and FC ST. Gallen, built entirely on their current UEFA Europa League qualifying tie.

  • 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 competitive football is currently defined by a single encounter in the 2026 UEFA Europa League 2nd Qualifying Round. On 23 July 2026, FC ST. Gallen hosted Benfica at Kybunpark in St.Gallen, with the Swiss side taking an important first-leg advantage.

In that match on 23 July 2026 in the UEFA Europa League 2nd Qualifying Round, FC ST. Gallen defeated Benfica 2-1 at Kybunpark. The half-time score was 1-1, before the home team found a decisive goal in the second half to secure the victory in regular time. The result has given FC ST. Gallen the early edge in this two-legged confrontation.

With only this one fixture on record, the Benfica vs FC ST. Gallen timeline is still in its infancy. However, that 2-1 win for FC ST. Gallen in the first leg already shapes the narrative: Benfica must respond in Lisbon, while the Swiss side will aim to protect and potentially build on their narrow advantage in the UEFA Europa League 2nd Qualifying Round.

Benfica vs FC ST. Gallen Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Benfica vs FC ST. Gallen stats are drawn entirely from their first-leg meeting in the current qualifying round.

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: 0 matches played here — Benfica won 0 (as home side), FC ST. Gallen won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
  • 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 available record in the 2026 UEFA Europa League is limited to their opening fixture of the campaign, which ended in defeat away to FC ST. Gallen. Season to date in this competition, Benfica have one match played, one loss, and a slight negative goal difference, highlighting the need for a strong reaction at home in the second leg.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 0, Lose 1

Last 5 FC ST. Gallen Matches Results and Stats

FC ST. Gallen enter the second leg with positive momentum from their home victory over Benfica in the UEFA Europa League 2nd Qualifying Round. Season to date in this competition, they have one match played and one win, with a 2-1 scoreline that underlines both their attacking threat and the single goal they have conceded so far.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 0

Historical Statistical Verdict

With only one competitive meeting on record, the historical sample between Benfica and FC ST. Gallen is extremely small, but it is already influential. FC ST. Gallen lead the head-to-head 1-0 in matches and 2-1 on aggregate goals, and they have shown they can trouble Benfica defensively in UEFA Europa League qualifying. Benfica, meanwhile, have yet to record a win or a clean sheet in this season’s competition and must overturn both the single-match record and the current aggregate deficit in Lisbon. Overall, the limited Benfica vs FC ST. Gallen stats and the early-season form suggest a finely balanced second leg where Benfica chase a response and FC ST. Gallen look to consolidate their advantage.

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

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