FC ST. Gallen vs Benfica: Prediction, H2H & Betting Tips

FC ST. Gallen take on Benfica in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday, 23 July 2026. Below is our data-driven preview and prediction for this fixture, based on head-to-head history, recent form and league position.

Final result: FC ST. Gallen 2–1 Benfica. FC ST. Gallen won the match.

FC ST. Gallen come into this fixture having won 1, drawn 0 and lost 1 of their last 2 games (WL), scoring in 1 of them.

Benfica come into this fixture having won 4, drawn 1 and lost 0 of their last 5 games (WWDWW), scoring in every game.

In their last 2 meetings, FC ST. Gallen have won 1, drawn 0 and lost 0 against Benfica. These fixtures have averaged 1.5 goals per game, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.

Defensively, FC ST. Gallen kept 0 clean sheets and Benfica kept 0 across those meetings, giving a useful guide to how tight this matchup tends to be.

Our prediction for FC ST. Gallen vs Benfica is Away Team to Score at least one goal before their opponent with a 90% confidence rating at odds of 1.25. This tip is informed by the head-to-head trends above (1.5 goals per game, 50% both-teams-to-score), recent form (FC ST. Gallen WL, Benfica WWDWW).