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

Benfica host Lech Poznan in Lisbon on 5 November 2026 in the UEFA Europa League League Stage - 4, with kick-off scheduled for 20:00 UTC. The match will be played in the Portuguese capital, where Benfica aim to make home advantage count in a key phase of the league stage. With both clubs targeting progression from the League Stage, every point carries significant weight at this stage of the competition.

In the current 2026 UEFA Europa League standings, Benfica are listed in the League Round group with a rank of 4, while Lech Poznan appear at rank 17 with a “Play Offs” description attached to their position. Although no matches have yet been played in this league stage, both sides arrive with strong overall form lines from recent European campaigns. This context adds extra intrigue to the Benfica vs Lech Poznan stats heading into this fixture.

Head-to-head record

The record shows that Benfica and Lech Poznan have met twice in UEFA Europa League competition, with the Portuguese side holding a clear edge so far.

• 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 built entirely around their clashes in the 2020 UEFA Europa League Group D. Their first recorded meeting came on 22 October 2020 at INEA stadion in Poznań in Group D - 1. On that occasion, Lech Poznan were the home side but Benfica emerged 4-2 winners after leading 2-1 at half-time. The six-goal contest underlined Benfica’s attacking quality and set the tone for this head-to-head.

The second encounter followed on 3 December 2020 at Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica in Lisbon in Group D - 5. Benfica again asserted control, winning 4-0 after taking a 1-0 lead into the break. The clean sheet, combined with another four-goal haul, reinforced the gap between the teams in that group campaign and cemented Benfica’s dominance in this specific European pairing.

With both previous matches played in the UEFA Europa League group phase and both ending in Benfica victories, the historical Benfica vs Lech Poznan timeline points to a rivalry that has so far been one-sided in favour of the Portuguese club. However, Lech Poznan’s current European form suggests they may be better equipped to challenge that pattern in the upcoming League Stage - 4 fixture.

Benfica vs Lech Poznan Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Benfica vs Lech Poznan stats highlight a small but decisive sample in European competition, with Benfica firmly on top in both results and goals.

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 available record in the 2026 UEFA Europa League points to a strong season to date. Across 6 matches played (3 at home, 3 away), Benfica have produced 4 wins, 1 draw and just 1 defeat. At home they have been perfect with 3 wins from 3, underpinned by a prolific attack and a relatively secure defence, which makes their Lisbon fixtures particularly challenging for visiting sides.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 4, Draw 1, Lose 1 (season to date in UEFA Europa League 2026)

Last 5 Lech Poznan Matches Results and Stats

Lech Poznan arrive in this Europa League campaign with an impressive season to date record. In 4 matches played (2 home, 2 away), they remain unbeaten with 3 wins and 1 draw. They have been especially potent in attack, averaging close to four goals per game, while keeping three clean sheets. This combination of high scoring and defensive solidity gives Lech Poznan a credible platform, even against a historically dominant opponent like Benfica.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 3, Draw 1, Lose 0 (season to date in UEFA Europa League 2026)

Historical Statistical Verdict

Historically, Benfica hold clear control in this fixture, with two wins from two meetings and an aggregate score of 8-2 across their 2020 UEFA Europa League Group D clashes. The venue split further favours Benfica, who have beaten Lech Poznan both home and away. However, the season to date form in the 2026 UEFA Europa League suggests a more competitive contest: Benfica remain strong, especially at home with a perfect record and high scoring output, while Lech Poznan bring an unbeaten run, excellent attacking numbers and multiple clean sheets. Overall, the trends lean towards Benfica retaining the upper hand in Lisbon, but Lech Poznan’s current form hints that this League Stage - 4 encounter could be more finely balanced than the historical head-to-head alone would suggest.

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