On 30.07.2026, Benfica meets FC ST. Gallen in an exciting UEFA Europa League match. With Benfica having the edge, they are likely to take control of the game. Our website offers extensive pre-game analysis, helping you understand the dynamics and place your bets wisely.
Benfica vs FC ST. Gallen Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UEFA Europa League | FC ST. Gallen | Benfica | 23.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | Benfica | CF Os Belenenses | 24.07.2026 | 5-1 |
| UEFA Europa League | FC ST. Gallen | Benfica | 23.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Benfica | Villarreal | 17.07.2026 | 2-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Benfica | Flamengo | 11.07.2026 | 1-2 |
| Primeira Liga | Estoril | Benfica | 16.05.2026 | 1-3 |
| Primeira Liga | Benfica | SC Braga | 11.05.2026 | 2-2 |
| Primeira Liga | Famalicao | Benfica | 02.05.2026 | 2-2 |
| Primeira Liga | Benfica | Moreirense | 25.04.2026 | 4-1 |
| Primeira Liga | Sporting CP | Benfica | 19.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| Primeira Liga | Benfica | Nacional | 12.04.2026 | 2-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super League | FC ST. Gallen | FC Zurich | 26.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| UEFA Europa League | FC ST. Gallen | Benfica | 23.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | FC ST. Gallen | Norwich | 17.07.2026 | 0-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Lyon | FC ST. Gallen | 11.07.2026 | 6-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | FC Winterthur | FC ST. Gallen | 01.07.2026 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | FC ST. Gallen | SCR Altach | 27.06.2026 | 3-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | FC ST. Gallen | Anderlecht | 07.01.2026 | 2-1 |
| Schweizer Cup | Stade Lausanne-Ouchy | FC ST. Gallen | 24.05.2026 | 0-3 |
| Super League | FC ST. Gallen | FC Thun | 17.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| Super League | FC Basel 1893 | FC ST. Gallen | 14.05.2026 | 1-3 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Benfica VS FC ST. Gallen
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Benfica vs FC ST. Gallen
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Betting Intelligence: Benfica vs FC ST. Gallen
htmlSomething genuinely fascinating is brewing in the UEFA Europa League. Benfica, one of European football's most storied clubs, travel into this second leg carrying a wound that still stings. St. Gallen beat them 2-1 in Switzerland. Yes, you read that right.
That result is the beating heart of this entire fixture. Benfica now need to overturn a deficit on home soil, in front of their passionate Estádio da Luz faithful. The pressure is enormous. And that pressure cuts both ways.
Here's what you need to watch for: Benfica's domestic form heading into this tie was genuinely impressive. They beat Sporting CP away, thrashed Moreirense 4-1, and closed their Primeira Liga campaign with a commanding 3-1 win at Estoril. These are not the numbers of a team falling apart. They are a team with real quality, currently sharpened by competitive matches.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about Benfica being heavy favourites simply because of reputation. The odds at 1.21 reflect name recognition more than current momentum in this specific tie. St. Gallen arrive with genuine belief after winning the first leg, and belief is a powerful thing in football.
However, here's the surprising detail most casual observers are missing. Look at St. Gallen's pre-season preparation. They lost 6-3 to Lyon and 3-0 to Norwich in friendlies just weeks ago. Their intensity and defensive organisation looked shaky before their first-leg heroics. Sustaining that level against a desperate, roaring home crowd is an entirely different challenge.
Benfica's attacking threat at home is real. They scored five against Belenenses in a warm-up and have consistently found the net in big moments. I expect them to come out aggressive from the first whistle. Goals before half-time feel very likely here. Back Benfica to score in both halves as a strong value play in that market.
My bold prediction: Benfica win 3-1, progressing on aggregate. Watch for them to score inside the opening twenty minutes as they chase the tie immediately. The Over 2.5 goals market looks genuinely appealing given the open nature this fixture demands.
St. Gallen have had their moment of magic. Now Benfica's Luz roars back. Don't miss this one.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Á. Di María | Argentina | 38 | Midfielder | 178 | 75 |
| A. Trubin | Ukraine | 25 | Goalkeeper | 199 | 88 |
| A. Bah | Denmark | 28 | Defender | 183 | 76 |
| S. Dahl | Sweden | 23 | Defender | 174 | 68 |
| K. Aktürkoğlu | Türkiye | 27 | Attacker | 173 | 68 |
| Tiago Gouveia | Portugal | 25 | Attacker | 176 | 70 |
| Samuel Soares | Portugal | 24 | Goalkeeper | 190 | 94 |
| A. Bajrami | Albania | 24 | Defender | 188 | 81 |
| Manu | Portugal | 25 | Midfielder | 189 | 83 |
| A. Schjelderup | Norway | 22 | Attacker | 176 | 73 |
| J. Wynder | USA | 21 | Defender | 187 | 72 |
| António Silva | Portugal | 22 | Defender | 187 | 82 |
| Nuno Félix | Portugal | 22 | Midfielder | 182 | 76 |
| João Veloso | Portugal | 21 | Midfielder | 186 | 73 |
| Rafael LuÃs | Portugal | 21 | Midfielder | 188 | 83 |
| João Pedro Seno Luís Rêgo | Portugal | 21 | Midfielder | 183 | 64 |
| G. Prestianni | Argentina | 20 | Attacker | 165 | 63 |
| Diogo Ferreira Prioste | Portugal | 22 | Midfielder | 178 | 77 |
| Diogo Ferreira | Portugal | 19 | Goalkeeper | 192 | 84 |
| Leandro Henrique Sousa Santos | Portugal | 20 | Defender | 181 | 68 |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Zigi | Ghana | 29 | Goalkeeper | 188 | 87 |
| L. Daschner | Germany | 27 | Midfielder | 184 | 80 |
| J. Stanić | Croatia | 27 | Defender | 184 | 80 |
| C. Okoroji | Germany | 29 | Defender | 178 | 73 |
| L. Görtler | Germany | 32 | Midfielder | 186 | 80 |
| H. Vandermersch | France | 27 | Midfielder | 181 | 78 |
| B. Fazliji | Kosovo | 27 | Midfielder | 186 | 81 |
| C. Boukhalfa | Germany | 27 | Midfielder | 186 cm | 79 kg |
| T. Gaal | Germany | 25 | Defender | 193 cm | 87 kg |
| A. Balde | Senegal | 23 | Attacker | 172 | 60 |
| M. Stevanovic | Switzerland | 24 | Midfielder | 186 | 74 |
| A. Hunziker | Switzerland | 23 | Attacker | 192 cm | 83 kg |
| C. Witzig | Switzerland | 25 | Attacker | 178 | 69 |
| E. Owusu | Italy | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| L. Frokaj | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| B. Dumrath | Germany | 22 | Goalkeeper | 198 | 91 |
| C. Konietzke | Switzerland | 20 | Midfielder | 185 | 76 |
| J. Ruiz | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a | |
| D. Besio | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a | |
| M. Heydari | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a |
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