Benfica vs FC ST. Gallen Stats: Head-to-Head Record Ahead of July 30 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 in Portugal will decide which side progresses in the 2026 continental campaign, placing significant importance on every detail in the Benfica vs FC ST. Gallen stats profile.
The tie is finely poised in terms of qualification stakes, with Benfica needing a response on home soil after the opening meeting. FC ST. Gallen arrive with a narrow aggregate advantage and the confidence of having already beaten this opponent once in this round. With Europa League progression and early-season momentum on the line, the Benfica vs FC ST. Gallen stats picture offers a focused look at how this emerging matchup is shaping up.
Head-to-head record
The record shows a very new European matchup, 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 their first encounter on 23 July 2026. That match, played at Kybunpark in St.Gallen, came in the UEFA Europa League 2nd Qualifying Round and set the tone for this two-legged tie.
On 23 July 2026, FC ST. Gallen hosted Benfica and secured a 2-1 victory in regular time. The half-time score was 1-1, reflecting a balanced opening period before the Swiss side found a decisive second-half edge. The full-time scoreline of FC ST. Gallen 2-1 Benfica in this Europa League qualifier immediately gave FC ST. Gallen a lead in both the aggregate contest and the developing head-to-head history.
With only that single competitive fixture on record, the rivalry is still in its infancy. However, the early pattern is clear: FC ST. Gallen have already demonstrated they can trouble Benfica, especially at home. As the second leg approaches, the Benfica vs FC ST. Gallen timeline is short but already shaped by a narrow, high-stakes European result.
Benfica vs FC ST. Gallen Head to Head Overall Breakdown
The overall Benfica vs FC ST. Gallen stats are currently based on that one Europa League qualifier, but they still provide an early statistical snapshot of the matchup.
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 matches played here yet 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 available record in the 2026 UEFA Europa League is limited to the first leg of this tie. Season to date in this competition, Benfica have played 1 match, losing 2-1 away to FC ST. Gallen. Offensively, they have averaged 1.0 goal per game, while defensively they have conceded 2.0 goals per game, and they are yet to keep a clean sheet. The early numbers suggest Benfica have been competitive in attack but vulnerable at the back in this qualifying campaign.
- 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 a perfect Europa League record so far in 2026. Season to date in this competition, they have played 1 match, winning 2-1 at home against Benfica. They are averaging 2.0 goals scored and 1.0 goal conceded per game, also without a clean sheet but with clear attacking productivity. The combination of a positive result and a higher scoring output gives FC ST. Gallen a slight momentum edge heading into the Lisbon fixture.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 0
Historical Statistical Verdict
With only one competitive meeting on record, the Benfica vs FC ST. Gallen stats and head-to-head history are still developing, but they already underline a key storyline: FC ST. Gallen hold both the aggregate advantage and the only win between the clubs, a 2-1 home victory on 23 July 2026 in the Europa League 2nd Qualifying Round. Benfica, however, now return to Lisbon with the chance to balance the head-to-head and overturn the early deficit. The overall numbers show FC ST. Gallen as the more efficient side so far in this tie, scoring twice to Benfica’s single goal, yet the small sample size and the shift in venue leave this second leg finely balanced from a statistical perspective, with Benfica seeking to assert home strength against an opponent that has already proven dangerous.
Benfica vs FC ST. Gallen H2H Statistics updated on 25 July 2026.
