Benfica vs FC ST. Gallen: Head-to-Head Stats 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. The tie is finely balanced after the first leg in Switzerland, and this return fixture in Portugal will decide which club advances further in the 2026 continental campaign. With the venue listed simply as Lisbon, home advantage and European pedigree put Benfica under pressure to respond.

This second leg carries significant stakes: progress to the next round, crucial UEFA coefficient points, and early-season momentum. For anyone analysing Benfica vs FC ST. Gallen stats, the narrative is clear — the Swiss side arrive with a narrow lead from the first meeting, while Benfica must overturn a deficit in front of their own supporters to keep their Europa League journey alive.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a very short head-to-head history between Benfica and FC ST. Gallen, centred entirely on this 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 begins with their first recorded competitive clash in the UEFA Europa League 2nd Qualifying Round of the 2026 season. On 23 July 2026, the sides met at Kybunpark in St.Gallen, with the Swiss club hosting the Portuguese giants in the opening leg of this two-match tie.

That match in St.Gallen finished FC ST. Gallen 2–1 Benfica in regular time, setting the tone for a competitive qualifying battle. The contest was level 1–1 at half-time before the home side edged ahead after the interval to secure a one-goal advantage in the tie. The result underlined that FC ST. Gallen are capable of troubling Benfica despite the difference in European reputation.

With only this single encounter on record, the rivalry is still in its infancy. However, even this limited Benfica vs FC ST. Gallen timeline already suggests a clash of styles and a tie that is far from decided. Benfica now return to Lisbon needing at least a one-goal win to stay alive in the Europa League, while FC ST. Gallen will try to protect — or build on — the lead they earned on Swiss soil.

Benfica vs FC ST. Gallen Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall head-to-head numbers are based solely on the first-leg meeting in the 2026 UEFA Europa League 2nd 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: (No matches played here yet in the head-to-head record)
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, only their Europa League season to date is available, consisting of the away leg against FC ST. Gallen. In that match, Benfica lost 2–1 on the road, conceding twice and scoring once. The early European record shows a side that has yet to find defensive stability in this campaign, with more goals conceded than scored, and no clean sheets so far.

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

Last 5 FC ST. Gallen Matches Results and Stats

FC ST. Gallen’s Europa League season to date consists of the 2–1 home victory over Benfica in the 2nd Qualifying Round. That performance highlighted their attacking edge at Kybunpark, with two goals scored and just one conceded. While they have not yet kept a clean sheet, they enter the second leg with a perfect record in this European campaign and a narrow aggregate lead to defend.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

From a historical and statistical perspective, this tie is built on a very small Benfica vs FC ST. Gallen stats sample, but the existing numbers are still revealing. FC ST. Gallen hold a 1–0 lead in the head-to-head record and a 2–1 aggregate advantage, having outscored Benfica and made better use of home advantage in the first leg. Benfica, meanwhile, have yet to record a win or a clean sheet in this Europa League campaign and must improve both their defensive solidity and attacking efficiency in Lisbon. The balance of the tie remains open, but the current trends slightly favour FC ST. Gallen, who travel with a lead and the psychological boost of having already beaten their opponents once in this 2nd Qualifying Round.

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