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Benfica vs Celtic Stats: Head-to-Head Record Before Match

Benfica and Celtic meet in the UEFA Europa League League Stage - 2 on 15 October 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 UTC in Lisbon. The tie brings together two historic European names in a neutral-venue context, with Benfica listed as the home side and Celtic as the away team in the official fixture listing. Both clubs start this Europa League campaign with a clean slate in the standings, which adds extra intrigue to the Benfica vs Celtic stats ahead of this group-phase encounter.

In the current Europa League league table, Benfica are placed 4th with zero games played, while Celtic are 9th and tagged for the Play Offs position, also without a ball kicked yet in this season’s competition. With no points or goals on the board for either team so far, this match in Lisbon could be a key early marker in the League Stage, and the historical Benfica vs Celtic stats from previous European clashes provide valuable context for assessing the balance of power.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a small but telling European head-to-head sample between Benfica and Celtic.

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

Benfica vs Celtic Timeline & Historical Context

The Benfica vs Celtic timeline in European competition is built entirely on their UEFA Champions League group-stage clashes from the 2012 season. Both matches came in the group stage, providing a clear, competition-specific snapshot of how these sides have matched up when the stakes are high in continental football.

The first of those fixtures in the record took place on 19 September 2012 in the UEFA Champions League Group stage - 1 at Celtic Park. Celtic, playing at home, drew 0-0 with Benfica in a tightly contested encounter. The half-time score was also 0-0, underlining how balanced and cautious that opening group match was between the Scottish and Portuguese sides.

The return meeting came on 20 November 2012 in the UEFA Champions League Group stage - 5 at Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica. On that occasion, Benfica, as the home team, secured a 2-1 victory over Celtic. The half-time score was 1-1, before Benfica edged ahead after the break to claim all three points. These two fixtures form the complete recorded Benfica vs Celtic timeline available, and they show a marginal historical edge for the Portuguese club in direct European competition.

Benfica vs Celtic Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall head-to-head numbers are limited but still offer a useful statistical snapshot of how these clubs have fared against each other.

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

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

For Benfica, the form line in the Europa League context is best read from their season to date statistics. Across 6 matches in this competition, Benfica have produced a strong record with 4 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, and particularly dominant numbers at home. They have scored 19 goals and conceded 6 overall, with an especially prolific attack when listed as the home side.

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

Last 5 Celtic Matches Results and Stats

Celtic enter this Europa League League Stage without any recorded fixtures in the current campaign. Their season to date statistics in this competition show zero matches played, zero goals scored and zero conceded, leaving their European form line blank and making this trip to Lisbon their first measurable outing in this particular season’s Europa League.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 0, Lose 0 (season to date)

Historical Statistical Verdict

From a historical and statistical standpoint, Benfica hold the edge in this matchup. The head-to-head record shows 1 win and 1 draw from 2 Champions League meetings, with a 2-1 aggregate goal advantage and a perfect home record against Celtic in European competition. Benfica’s season to date Europa League numbers further underline their strength, with a high-scoring attack and solid defensive figures, especially at home. Celtic, by contrast, arrive with no current-season Europa League data and no previous head-to-head victory over Benfica in the available record. While football remains unpredictable, the existing Benfica vs Celtic stats and historical trends lean slightly towards the Portuguese side having the more established European platform going into the clash in Lisbon.

Benfica vs Celtic H2H Statistics updated on 11 September 2026.

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