AC Milan vs Benfica Stats: Head-to-head Record Before Match
AC Milan and Benfica meet in the UEFA Europa League League Stage - 1 on 16 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 UTC in Milan. The fixture opens the group-phase campaign for both clubs in the 2026 season, adding extra weight to these AC Milan vs Benfica stats as they look to set the tone for their European journey.
The match is part of the League Round format, where early points can be decisive for progression towards the Play Offs. AC Milan enter this tie ranked 23rd in the competition standings framework, while Benfica are listed 4th, backed by a strong form line of “WWDWW” in the competition context. With both sides targeting a deep run in Europe, the stakes are clear: this is a chance to gain an early edge in the group and shape the AC Milan vs Benfica stats narrative for the 2026 Europa League season.
Head-to-head record
The record shows a very limited direct history between AC Milan and Benfica in the available data, with just one competitive-style meeting on neutral ground.
- Previous meetings: 1
- AC Milan wins: 0
- Draws: 0
- Benfica wins: 1
AC Milan vs Benfica Timeline & Historical Context
The AC Milan vs Benfica timeline in the current dataset begins with a single encounter on 28 July 2019. That match was played at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, in the International Champions Cup Group Stage - 2. Although it was a pre-season competition, it offers the only concrete on-pitch reference between these two sides in the provided records.
On 28 July 2019, AC Milan hosted Benfica at Gillette Stadium in the International Champions Cup. The match finished AC Milan 0–1 Benfica, after a goalless first half that ended 0–0 at the interval. Benfica found the decisive goal in the second period to secure the win in regulation time, with no extra time or penalties required. This result gives Benfica a narrow edge in the historical AC Milan vs Benfica timeline, albeit from a small sample and in a friendly-style tournament rather than a major UEFA knockout or league phase.
With only this single International Champions Cup fixture on record, the rivalry’s documented history is short but still relevant as a reference point. For analysts and bettors studying AC Milan vs Benfica stats, that 2019 meeting underlines Benfica’s ability to edge tight contests on neutral ground, while leaving open questions about how the matchup will translate into a high-stakes UEFA Europa League environment in Milan.
AC Milan vs Benfica Head to Head Overall Breakdown
The overall head-to-head picture is based on that one recorded meeting, providing a narrow but clear statistical edge to Benfica.
Overall Record & Goals:
- Total Goals Scored: AC Milan 0 - 1 Benfica
- Average Goals per Match: AC Milan 0.00 vs Benfica 1.00
Venue Split Performance:
- At AC Milan's stadium: 0 matches played here — AC Milan won 0 (as home side), Benfica won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
- At Benfica's stadium: 0 matches played here — Benfica won 0 (as home side), AC Milan won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
AC Milan vs Benfica Last Results: Past Direct Meetings
Here are the AC Milan vs Benfica last results in recent competitive fixtures:
- 28 July 2019: AC Milan 0–1 Benfica (Half-time: 0–0) – International Champions Cup, Group Stage - 2
Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown
Last 5 AC Milan Matches Results and Stats
For AC Milan, the 2026 UEFA Europa League campaign is just beginning, and the record to date in this competition shows no matches played yet this season. Season to date in the Europa League framework, AC Milan have not recorded any wins, draws, or losses, and have yet to score or concede a goal, leaving their attacking and defensive profile for this edition still undefined ahead of the clash with Benfica.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 0, Lose 0 (season to date in UEFA Europa League)
Last 5 Benfica Matches Results and Stats
Benfica arrive with a much more active recent profile in the UEFA Europa League context. Season to date, they have played 6 matches, winning 4, drawing 1, and losing 1. Offensively, Benfica have been prolific, scoring 19 goals across those 6 fixtures, averaging 3.2 goals per match, with 14 goals at home and 5 away. Defensively, they have conceded 6 goals (1.0 per match), with a tighter record at home (2 conceded) than away (4 conceded). Their form line “LWWDWW” reflects strong momentum, with multiple wins, solid scoring output, and only one defeat in this European run.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 4, Draw 1, Lose 1 (season to date in UEFA Europa League)
Historical Statistical Verdict
From a historical and statistical perspective, the AC Milan vs Benfica H2H record is extremely limited, with only one documented meeting: a 1–0 Benfica victory in the International Champions Cup on 28 July 2019. That result gives Benfica a clean sweep in the direct stats so far, with AC Milan yet to score in this matchup in the available data. However, the context of that game as a pre-season tournament on neutral ground tempers any firm conclusions.
Looking at broader form indicators for the 2026 UEFA Europa League season, Benfica appear better prepared in competitive terms, with 6 matches already played, 4 wins, and an impressive scoring rate of 3.2 goals per game. Their balance of attacking potency and relatively controlled defensive concessions suggests a side capable of imposing itself in European fixtures. AC Milan, by contrast, are statistically a blank slate in this season’s Europa League, with no matches played yet and therefore no current-season numbers to benchmark their level. Overall, the historical edge and recent European form both lean slightly towards Benfica, but the shift to a true Europa League setting in Milan introduces a new competitive layer that could reshape the AC Milan vs Benfica stats narrative after 16 September 2026.
AC Milan vs Benfica H2H Statistics updated on 11 September 2026.
