Benfica vs FC ST. Gallen Stats: Head-to-Head Record Before 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 St.Gallen, this return fixture in Portugal will decide who progresses in the 2026 continental campaign.

The stakes are clear: Benfica must overturn the deficit from the first meeting to keep their European journey alive, while FC ST. Gallen arrive with a narrow advantage and the chance to complete an upset away from home. This preview looks at Benfica vs FC ST. Gallen stats across their head-to-head record, recent Europa League form, and the competitive context of this qualifier.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a very small but already meaningful head-to-head sample between these clubs.

• 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 action begins with their first recorded clash on 23 July 2026 in the UEFA Europa League 2nd Qualifying Round. Played at Kybunpark in St.Gallen, that match set the tone for this two-legged tie.

On 23 July 2026, FC ST. Gallen, as the home side, defeated Benfica 2-1 in the 2nd Qualifying Round of the UEFA Europa League. The score at half-time was 1-1, before the Swiss club edged ahead in the second half to secure a 2-1 full-time result. That single game currently defines the competitive relationship between the teams.

With only one fixture in the archive, the rivalry history is still being written. However, the existing Benfica vs FC ST. Gallen timeline already shows that FC ST. Gallen can compete and win against the Portuguese giants in European competition, adding extra intrigue to the return leg in Lisbon.

Benfica vs FC ST. Gallen Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Benfica vs FC ST. Gallen stats are drawn entirely from their opening meeting in this 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

Benfica’s Europa League campaign so far consists of the single away leg at Kybunpark, where they lost 2-1 to FC ST. Gallen in the 2nd Qualifying Round. That result leaves them with ground to make up at home, having conceded twice and scored once in their only match in this season’s competition.

• 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 on the back of a positive start to their Europa League season, winning their only match so far 2-1 at home to Benfica in the 2nd Qualifying Round. They have shown attacking threat with two goals scored and a measure of resilience despite conceding once.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

With just one competitive meeting on record, the historical sample between Benfica and FC ST. Gallen is limited but already significant for this tie. FC ST. Gallen hold a 100% head-to-head record so far, leading 1-0 in matches and 2-1 on aggregate goals after their home win on 23 July 2026 in the UEFA Europa League 2nd Qualifying Round. Benfica, yet to host FC ST. Gallen in Lisbon, will rely on home advantage and the need to respond after conceding twice in the first leg, while FC ST. Gallen bring both the aggregate lead and the confidence of having already beaten their opponents once this season. Overall, the trends point to a finely balanced second leg where Benfica must improve defensively and FC ST. Gallen aim to protect and build on their narrow statistical edge.

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