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Benfica vs Lech Poznan: Head-to-Head Stats and Historical Context

Benfica and Lech Poznan meet in the UEFA Europa League League Stage - 4 on 5 November 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 20:00 UTC in Lisbon. The fixture is part of the league stage format, with Benfica listed as the home side and Lech Poznan travelling from Poland to the Portuguese capital. With both clubs aiming to position themselves strongly in the League Round group picture, every point is crucial at this stage of the campaign.

The standings context adds extra weight to this clash. Benfica are currently ranked 4th in the League Round section of the UEFA Europa League table, while Lech Poznan sit 17th with a “Play Offs” description attached to their position. Although both teams have yet to register any 2026 Europa League group results in the standings, the underlying form indicators and the historical Benfica vs Lech Poznan stats suggest an intriguing tactical and statistical battle in Lisbon.

Head-to-head record

The record shows that Benfica and Lech Poznan have met twice in the UEFA Europa League group stage.

  • Previous meetings: 2
  • Benfica wins: 2
  • Draws: 0
  • Lech Poznan wins: 0

Benfica vs Lech Poznan Timeline & Historical Context

The Benfica vs Lech Poznan timeline in European competition is compact but revealing. Both previous encounters came in the 2020 UEFA Europa League Group D, providing a clear, competition-consistent reference for this new League Stage meeting in 2026. Across those fixtures, Benfica asserted themselves as the stronger side, both home and away, while Lech Poznan showed they could create chances but struggled to contain the Portuguese attack over 90 minutes.

On 22 October 2020, Lech Poznan hosted Benfica at INEA stadion in Poznań in Group D - 1. The Polish side went into half-time trailing after a high-tempo first period that ended 1-2, and the match finished Lech Poznan 2-4 Benfica. That opening group fixture underlined Benfica’s attacking edge on the road in Europe and set an early tone in the head-to-head dynamic between the clubs.

The return game on 3 December 2020 at Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica in Lisbon, in Group D - 5, further consolidated Benfica’s dominance. Benfica led 1-0 at half-time and went on to win convincingly, with a full-time score of Benfica 4-0 Lech Poznan. Taken together, these two matches frame a short but one-sided Benfica vs Lech Poznan timeline, with the Portuguese side scoring eight goals and conceding only two across their initial European meetings.

Benfica vs Lech Poznan Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Benfica vs Lech Poznan stats highlight a clear advantage for the Portuguese club, both in results and goal output.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Benfica 8 - 2 Lech Poznan
  • Average Goals per Match: Benfica 4.00 vs Lech Poznan 1.00

Venue Split Performance:

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

Benfica vs Lech Poznan Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

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

  • 3 December 2020: Benfica 4-0 Lech Poznan (Half-time: 1-0) – UEFA Europa League, Group D - 5
  • 22 October 2020: Lech Poznan 2-4 Benfica (Half-time: 1-2) – UEFA Europa League, Group D - 1

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Benfica Matches Results and Stats

For Benfica, the recent Europa League record in the 2026 season to date is strong and attack-minded. Across six fixtures, Benfica have recorded four wins, one draw and one defeat, with three victories in three home matches and only one loss away. Offensively, they have produced 19 goals, averaging 4.7 goals scored per home game and 3.2 overall, while conceding just six in total. The numbers point to a side that dominates at home, scores freely, and generally keeps defensive control, with only one clean sheet but no failures to score so far.

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

Last 5 Lech Poznan Matches Results and Stats

Lech Poznan arrive with an impressive Europa League 2026 season-to-date profile of their own. In four matches, they remain unbeaten with three wins and one draw, splitting their success effectively between home and away fixtures. They have scored 15 goals, averaging 4.0 at home and 3.5 away, while conceding only two across all games. Three clean sheets underline a solid defensive structure, complemented by a prolific attack that has yet to fail to score, giving Lech Poznan a balanced and dangerous look despite the historical deficit against Benfica.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 3, Draw 1, Lose 0 (season to date in UEFA Europa League)

Historical Statistical Verdict

Historically, Benfica hold a clear edge in this matchup, with two wins from two, an 8-2 aggregate scoreline, and victories both home and away in the 2020 UEFA Europa League group stage. The venue split confirms that Lech Poznan have yet to take a point from Benfica, whether in Lisbon or Poznań. However, the 2026 Europa League season-to-date form suggests a more competitive landscape: Benfica remain a high-scoring, dominant home side, while Lech Poznan combine a prolific attack with a notably tight defence and an unbeaten record. Overall, the historical head-to-head trends lean strongly towards Benfica, but Lech Poznan’s current statistical profile indicates they are better equipped than before to challenge that pattern in Lisbon.

Benfica vs Lech Poznan H2H Statistics updated on 11 September 2026.

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