Benfica will try to overcome a one-goal deficit when they welcome St. Gallen to Estadio da Luz in the second leg of their Europa League second qualifying round tie. Given the huge gap in quality and experience between the two sides, we predict a routine 3-0 home win. The Eagles were beaten 2-1 in Switzerland, but they remain one of the main favourites to lift the Europa League trophy and are renowned for their impressive home displays. Benfica have won 80% of their last five home matches, averaging 2.60 goals per game while conceding just 0.60 in the process. They have collected 2.10 points per game from their last ten outings in all competitions and will be further boosted by the expected debut of summer signing Jhon Duran.
St. Gallen, meanwhile, produced an excellent performance in the first leg and deservedly carry a narrow advantage into Lisbon. The Swiss side have been in solid form themselves, averaging 1.90 points per game from their last ten matches, while their away record has been particularly impressive, with four wins from their last five road trips. They average 2.60 goals per away game, but defensive issues remain a concern, having managed just one clean sheet in their last ten matches overall. There are no fresh injury worries for the visitors.
Benfica are exceptionally strong at Estadio da Luz and have the quality to overturn the deficit. Therefore, we believe that punters worldwide can find value in betting on Home Win, alongside BTTS and Over 2.5 goals (both teams have been involved in high-scoring matches in recent weeks).
This Europa League match will be played on Thursday 30 July 2026 at 20:00.
What is our Benfica vs St. Gallen prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Benfica 3 - 0 St. Gallen
Benfica vs St. Gallen Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 3-0 @ 700 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): No @ -125 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -225 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ 100 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -350 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -1200 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Vangelis Pavlidis @ -275 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Vangelis Pavlidis @ 240 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Benfica -2 @ -154 Odds
- European Handicap: Benfica -1 @ -225 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 7.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 175 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -2000 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Benfica to Win @ -2000 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Benfica to Win/Benfica to Win @ -200 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Benfica - Yes @ -120 Odds
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View OfferBenfica Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wdwwwddwwl | 2.10 |
| Home | wwwdw | 2.60 |
| Away | dwdwl | 1.60 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 80% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.20 | 3.20 | 3.20 |
| Scored | 2.20 | 2.60 | 1.80 |
| Conceded | 1.00 | 0.60 | 1.40 |
| BTTS | 70% | 40% | 100% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 60% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.80 | 1.98 | 1.63 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.24 | 0.87 | 1.60 |
St. Gallen Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wlwwdwllww | 1.90 |
| Home | ldlww | 1.40 |
| Away | wwwwl | 2.40 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 40% | 80% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.60 | 2.80 | 4.40 |
| Scored | 1.80 | 1.00 | 2.60 |
| Conceded | 1.80 | 1.80 | 1.80 |
| BTTS | 70% | 60% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 0% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 40% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.70 | 1.58 | 1.81 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.47 | 1.31 | 1.62 |
Benfica vs St. Gallen Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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