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Benfica vs Celtic Stats: Head-to-head Record Before 15 October 2026 Match

Benfica vs Celtic is set for 15 October 2026 in Lisbon in the UEFA Europa League League Stage - 2, with kick-off at 19:00 UTC. The Portuguese side will have home advantage in the capital, hosting a Celtic team stepping into the league phase of the 2026 Europa League campaign. With both clubs starting this stage on zero points, the stakes are immediate: early momentum in the group-style league round and a platform for progression to the later knockout phases.

From a standings perspective, Benfica enter this Europa League season listed 4th in the League Round table with a strong recent form line of WWDWW across competitions, while Celtic are ranked 9th with a Play Offs tag attached to their position. Even though Europa League match data for 2026 has not yet been played, the broader Benfica vs Celtic stats and their historical European clashes add extra narrative to this tie, suggesting a finely balanced contest between two tradition-rich clubs.

Head-to-head record

The head-to-head record between Benfica and Celtic in European competition is built on two UEFA Champions League group stage meetings in the 2012 season.

  • Previous meetings: 2
  • Benfica wins: 1
  • Draws: 1
  • Celtic wins: 0

Benfica vs Celtic Timeline & Historical Context

The Benfica vs Celtic timeline in major European competition is defined by their two clashes in the 2012 UEFA Champions League group stage. On 19 September 2012, Celtic hosted Benfica at Celtic Park in Group stage - 1. That encounter ended in a 0-0 draw, with a goalless first half and full-time stalemate, setting an early tone of tactical caution between the sides in that campaign.

The return fixture came on 20 November 2012 at Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica in Group stage - 5. Benfica made full use of home advantage, winning 2-1 after a 1-1 scoreline at half-time. That result underlined the Portuguese club’s ability to edge tight European nights in Lisbon, while Celtic showed they could compete away from home but fell just short on the decisive details.

Although the historical sample is small, the Benfica vs Celtic timeline suggests a matchup that tends to be closely fought, with one draw and one narrow home win for Benfica. The context of those Champions League group games – both played under high stakes in a tight section – mirrors the pressure of the 2026 Europa League league stage, where every point can prove critical for qualification scenarios.

Benfica vs Celtic Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Benfica vs Celtic head-to-head numbers point to a slight edge for the Portuguese side, particularly when playing in Lisbon.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Benfica 2 - 1 Celtic
  • Average Goals per Match: Benfica 1.00 vs Celtic 0.50

Venue Split Performance:

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

Benfica vs Celtic Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

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

  • 20 November 2012: Benfica 2-1 Celtic (Half-time: 1-1) – UEFA Champions League Group stage - 5
  • 19 September 2012: Celtic 0-0 Benfica (Half-time: 0-0) – UEFA Champions League Group stage - 1

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Benfica Matches Results and Stats

Benfica arrive at this Europa League fixture with strong momentum, reflected in a recent form pattern of LWWDWW across their latest matches in the competition. Over 6 games, they have played 3 times at home and 3 away, winning 4, drawing 1 and losing 1. Offensively, Benfica have been prolific, scoring 19 goals in total, with a particularly impressive home output of 14 goals and an average of 4.7 goals per home game, while conceding only 2 at home. Defensively, they allow an average of just 1.0 goals per match overall and have kept 1 clean sheet, underlining a generally well-balanced side with a powerful attacking profile at home.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 4, Draw 1, Lose 1 (season to date in UEFA Europa League)

Last 5 Celtic Matches Results and Stats

Celtic step into the 2026 UEFA Europa League league stage without recorded fixtures yet in this competition for the season. Their season to date numbers in the Europa League show no games played, no goals scored and no goals conceded, leaving their European form untested in statistical terms. With no clean sheets or failures to score registered, the Scottish side’s profile in this tournament will only begin to take shape once the league stage kicks off, making this trip to Lisbon an important early benchmark for their level against high-quality opposition.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 0, Lose 0 (season to date in UEFA Europa League)

Historical Statistical Verdict

From a historical and statistical standpoint, Benfica hold the upper hand in this matchup, leading the head-to-head with 1 win and 1 draw from two UEFA Champions League meetings, and a 2-1 aggregate goal advantage. The venue split reinforces that edge: Benfica have beaten Celtic in their only previous home encounter, while Celtic’s best result in the rivalry so far is a 0-0 draw at Celtic Park. Recent Europa League form further tilts the balance towards the hosts, with Benfica showing strong attacking numbers and consistent results, contrasted with Celtic’s blank statistical slate in this season’s competition. Overall, the trends lean towards Benfica, especially in Lisbon, though the limited sample size and the fresh context of a new Europa League campaign leave room for a competitive contest.

Benfica vs Celtic H2H Statistics updated on 11 September 2026.

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