FC ST. Gallen vs Benfica Prediction, H2H & Stats
World: UEFA Europa League
· 2nd Qualifying Round UEFA Europa League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Benfica |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10:2 | +8 | 9 |
| 2 |  Bayer Leverkusen |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8:0 | +8 | 9 |
| 3 |  Bournemouth |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8:1 | +7 | 9 |
| 4 |  Ferencvarosi TC |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9:3 | +6 | 9 |
| 5 |  Olympiakos Piraeus |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | +3 | 9 |
| 6 |  Union St. Gilloise |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8:1 | +7 | 7 |
| 7 |  Juventus |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9:3 | +6 | 7 |
| 8 |  Beşiktaş |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9:5 | +4 | 7 |
| 9 |  Sunderland |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4:2 | +2 | 7 |
| 10 |  AZ Alkmaar |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:2 | +4 | 6 |
| 11 |  Omonia Nicosia |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:4 | +1 | 6 |
| 12 |  Lyon |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:6 | -1 | 6 |
| 13 |  Rennes |
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4:3 | +1 | 5 |
| 14 |  Real Sociedad |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8:3 | +5 | 4 |
| 15 |  Crystal Palace |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8:5 | +3 | 4 |
| 16 |  Sparta Praha |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:3 | +2 | 4 |
| 17 |  Levski Sofia |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:3 | 0 | 4 |
| 18 |  Dinamo Zagreb |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:4 | -1 | 4 |
| 19 |  Sturm Graz |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1:3 | -2 | 4 |
| 20 |  NEC Nijmegen |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:8 | -3 | 4 |
| 21 |  Red Bull Salzburg |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:6 | -3 | 4 |
| 22 |  Anderlecht |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:3 | +1 | 3 |
| 23 |  1899 Hoffenheim |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5:5 | 0 | 3 |
| 24 |  AC Milan |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:5 | -1 | 3 |
| 25 |  Celta Vigo |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:4 | -1 | 3 |
| 26 |  OFI |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:4 | -1 | 3 |
| 27 |  Jagiellonia |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:6 | -2 | 3 |
| 28 |  Torreense |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:7 | -3 | 3 |
| 29 |  Celje |
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2:7 | -5 | 1 |
| 30 |  Hapoel Beer Sheva |
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1:6 | -5 | 1 |
| 31 |  Lillestrom |
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2:9 | -7 | 1 |
| 32 |  Lech Poznan |
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1:9 | -8 | 1 |
| 33 |  Plzen |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:7 | -5 | 0 |
| 34 |  Marseille |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:6 | -5 | 0 |
| 35 |  Celtic |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3:9 | -6 | 0 |
| 36 |  Ararat-Armenia |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:11 | -9 | 0 |
Top scorers
UEFA Europa League
L. DionyOmonia Nicosia
4goals
A. CissèAC Milan
3goals
Yeremy PinoCrystal Palace
3goals
Sergio GómezReal Sociedad
3goals
K. ZachariassenFerencvarosi TC
3goals
D. BeljoDinamo Zagreb
3goals
N. WoltemadeJuventus
3goals
B. YusufFerencvarosi TC
2goals
Oh Hyeon-GyuBeşiktaş
2goals
L. JosephFerencvarosi TC
2goals
Recent form
2 - 1
Servette FC
W
2 - 0
FC ST. Gallen
L
0 - 2
FC ST. Gallen
W
1 - 0
Lausanne
W
3 - 3
FC ST. Gallen
D
1 - 3
FC ST. Gallen
W
4 - 1
FC ST. Gallen
L
0 - 3
FC Sion
L
0 - 2
FC ST. Gallen
W
2 - 0
FC ST. Gallen
L
1 - 0
Alverca
W
4 - 1
GIL Vicente
W
1 - 2
Benfica
W
1 - 4
Benfica
W
4 - 1
Celtic
W
2 - 0
Vitória SC
W
3 - 1
Benfica
L
0 - 2
Benfica
W
3 - 1
GIL Vicente
W
0 - 4
Benfica
W
Who wins? Three ways to read it
1 · X · 2Most likely scores
Expected goals: 1.4 FC ST. Gallen · 1.1 Benfica
Goal lines
Team comparison
FC ST. Gallen vs Benfica: preview and prediction
FC ST. Gallen host Benfica in the World UEFA Europa League (2nd Qualifying Round) on Thursday, 23rd July 2026 at 19:00 at Kybunpark, St.Gallen.
FC ST. Gallen are in good shape, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 games (D-W-W-L-W). Benfica are flying, with 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 games (W-W-W-W-W).
Our goal model expects about 1.4 goals for FC ST. Gallen and 1.1 for Benfica. It gives FC ST. Gallen the edge (44% home win, 27% draw, 30% away win), 46% for over 2.5 goals and 50% for both teams to score. The most likely score is 1-1.
Our pick was Draw No Bet: Away. We also like Draw, Away Wins Either Half.
FC ST. Gallen vs Benfica FAQs
What is the best prediction for FC ST. Gallen vs Benfica?
Our top tip is Tip of the Day: Draw No Bet: Away.
Who will win FC ST. Gallen vs Benfica?
FC ST. Gallen are favourites: our model gives FC ST. Gallen 44%, the draw 27% and Benfica 30%.
Will both teams score?
Both teams scoring has a 50% chance in our model.
How many goals are expected?
Our model expects 2.5 goals in total, with a 46% chance of over 2.5 goals.
When is FC ST. Gallen vs Benfica?
Kick-off is on Thursday, 23rd July 2026 at 19:00 at Kybunpark, St.Gallen.
Who is the referee?
Luca Pairetto, Italy is in charge of this game.