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Aarhus vs Benfica Stats: Head-to-head Record Before Match

Aarhus host Benfica at New Vejlby Stadium in Aarhus on 27 August 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 18:00 UTC in the UEFA Europa League Play-offs. This second-leg tie will determine which club advances to the group stage, adding significant weight to every detail in the Aarhus vs Benfica stats profile ahead of kick-off.

Coming into this decisive European fixture, Benfica carry the advantage from the first leg of the Play-offs, while Aarhus look to overturn the deficit on home soil. With a place in the UEFA Europa League proper on the line, the stakes are high for both sides, and the Aarhus vs Benfica stats provide a clear, data-driven view of how the matchup is shaping up before the return leg in Denmark.

Head-to-head record

The overall head-to-head record between Aarhus and Benfica in the UEFA Europa League Play-offs is based on their single confirmed meeting so far.

  • Previous meetings: 1
  • Aarhus wins: 0
  • Draws: 0
  • Benfica wins: 1

Aarhus vs Benfica Timeline & Historical Context

The Aarhus vs Benfica timeline in European competition begins with their Play-offs clash at Estádio da Luz on 20 August 2026. In that first-leg encounter in Lisbon, Benfica established early control and translated it into a strong scoreline in front of their home crowd.

On 20 August 2026, in the UEFA Europa League Play-offs, Benfica defeated Aarhus 3-1 at Estádio da Luz. The Portuguese side led 3-1 at half-time and maintained that margin through to full-time, giving them a two-goal cushion heading into the return leg. That result currently defines the entire Aarhus vs Benfica timeline at continental level, with all existing head-to-head data coming from this single fixture.

With only one competitive meeting recorded, the rivalry’s historical depth is limited, but that lone Play-offs match already frames the narrative: Benfica have shown their attacking power at home, while Aarhus managed to score an away goal that keeps some hope alive in the tie. The second leg in Aarhus will add the next chapter to the Aarhus vs Benfica timeline and could significantly reshape the balance of this emerging European matchup.

Aarhus vs Benfica Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The current head-to-head statistics between Aarhus and Benfica are drawn entirely from their first-leg Play-offs clash in Lisbon.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Aarhus 1 - 3 Benfica
  • Average Goals per Match: Aarhus 1.00 vs Benfica 3.00

Venue Split Performance:

  • At Aarhus's stadium: 0 matches played here — Aarhus won 0 (as home side), Benfica won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
  • At Benfica's stadium: 1 match played here — Benfica won 1 (as home side), Aarhus won 0 (as away side), 0 draws

Aarhus vs Benfica Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Aarhus vs Benfica last results in recent competitive fixtures:

  • 20 August 2026: Benfica 3-1 Aarhus (Half-time: 3-1) – UEFA Europa League, Play-offs

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Aarhus Matches Results and Stats

For Aarhus, the available numbers are from their UEFA Europa League season to date, which currently consists of the away Play-offs leg in Lisbon. That 3-1 defeat at Benfica reflects a side that was able to find the net but struggled defensively against high-level opposition, conceding three goals and failing to keep a clean sheet. With no home fixtures yet in this European campaign, their profile is built entirely on that single away performance.

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

Last 5 Benfica Matches Results and Stats

Benfica’s UEFA Europa League season to date shows a far more extensive body of work, with five matches played. They have been especially dominant at home, winning all three fixtures and scoring heavily, while their away record has been more balanced. Across these five games, Benfica have produced 16 goals and conceded only 5, underlining a potent attack backed by a generally solid defence. Their form line of LWWDW indicates that, despite one setback away from home, they have maintained a strong overall trajectory in this European campaign.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 3, Draw 1, Lose 1

Historical Statistical Verdict

From a historical and statistical standpoint, Benfica hold a clear edge going into the second leg at New Vejlby Stadium. The head-to-head record is currently one-sided, with Benfica winning the only meeting 3-1 and establishing a two-goal aggregate lead in this UEFA Europa League Play-offs tie. Overall scoring numbers favour the Portuguese side as well, with 3.00 goals per game in the matchup compared to Aarhus’s 1.00.

Season-to-date European form further strengthens Benfica’s position: three wins, one draw, and one defeat from five matches, with an average of 3.2 goals scored and only 1.0 conceded per game. Aarhus, by contrast, have just one continental outing on record this season, the 3-1 loss in Lisbon, which highlights both their vulnerability at the back and their capacity to at least pose a threat in attack. Taken together, the Aarhus vs Benfica stats point toward Benfica as the historically stronger and more prolific side, while Aarhus rely on home advantage and tactical adjustment to rebalance the tie in this decisive second leg.

Aarhus vs Benfica H2H Statistics updated on 22 August 2026.

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