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On July 30, 2026, SL Benfica will host FC St. Gallen in an intriguing UEFA Europa League clash. Benfica, traditionally a powerhouse in Portuguese football, comes into this match with a mixed recent form, securing only one victory in their last three outings. Their defensive organization will be tested against St. Gallen, who have displayed a strong offensive flair, winning three of their last five matches.
Tactically, Benfica is known for their possession-based approach, emphasizing quick transitions and overlapping full-backs. However, recent inconsistencies may hinder their rhythm. Conversely, St. Gallen has shown an ability to capitalize on counter-attacks, which could exploit any vulnerabilities in Benfica’s backline.
Bookmakers heavily favor the home side with odds of 1.21, reflecting their historical advantage and superior squad depth. However, St. Gallen’s recent form and resilience should not be underestimated, as they aim to upset the odds with a disciplined performance.
As both teams prepare for this pivotal encounter, it promises to be a match filled with tactical nuances and competitive spirit, but no outcome can be deemed certain, making it a compelling fixture for fans and bettors alike.
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| Benfica 77.4% |
Draw 16.3% |
St. Gallen 6.2% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 2:0
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.22 | 6.50 | 13.50 | |
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1.21 | 5.30 | 16.50 | |
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1.21 | 5.58 | 15.01 | |
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1.20 | 5.60 | 15.00 |
Latest Results
| 23.07.26 FC St. Gallen – SL Benfica – 2:1 17.07.26 SL Benfica – Villarreal CF – 2:0 11.07.26 SL Benfica – Flamengo RJ – 1:2 16.05.26 Estoril Praia – SL Benfica – 1:3 11.05.26 SL Benfica – SC Braga – 2:2 |
23.07.26 FC St. Gallen – SL Benfica – 2:1 17.07.26 FC St. Gallen – Norwich City – 0:3 11.07.26 Olympique Lyon – FC St. Gallen – 6:3 01.07.26 FC Winterthur – FC St. Gallen – 0:1 27.06.26 FC St. Gallen – Rheindorf Altach – 3:2 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 23.07.26 FC St. Gallen – SL Benfica – 2:1 |
Standings
Draw
2026/27
1/8-finals
| 1 | Tromso | Bye | |
| 2 | Bye | Hradec Kralove | |
| 3 | Besiktas | Bye | |
| 4 | Bye | Midtjylland | |
| 5 | Jagiellonia | Bye | |
| 8 | Bye | Rangers | |
| 9 | Dyn. Kyiv | U. Cluj | 1 : 0, 0 : 0 |
| 10 | Bye | PAOK | |
| 11 | Hammarby | Bye | |
| 12 | Bye | Anderlecht | |
| 13 | Hajduk Split | Zilina | 1 : 2, 2 : 0 |
| 14 | Bye | Pafos | |
| 16 | Bye | Salzburg | |
| 17 | St. Gallen | Bye | |
| 18 | Bye | Benfica | |
| 21 | Sheriff Tiraspol | Aluminij | 1 : 0, 0 : 0 |
| 22 | Bye | Maccabi Tel Aviv | |
| 23 | Qarabag | Vestri | 3 : 0, 3 : 0 |
| 24 | CSKA Sofia | Derry City | 2 : 1, 3 : 2 |
| 25 | Twente | Bye | |
| 26 | Vojvodina | Ferencvaros | 0 : 3, 1 : 2 |
Quarter-finals
| 1 | Tromso | Hradec Kralove | 0 : 1 |
| 2 | Besiktas | Midtjylland | 1 : 0 |
| 3 | Jagiellonia | Bye | |
| 4 | Bye | Rangers | |
| 5 | Dyn. Kyiv | PAOK | 2 : 3 |
| 6 | Hammarby | Anderlecht | 1 : 1 |
| 7 | Hajduk Split | Pafos | 2 : 0 |
| 8 | Bye | Salzburg | |
| 9 | St. Gallen | Benfica | 2 : 1 |
| 11 | Sheriff Tiraspol | Maccabi Tel Aviv | 0 : 5 |
| 12 | Qarabag | CSKA Sofia | 0 : 0 |
| 13 | Twente | Ferencvaros | 1 : 2 |
Semi-finals
| 1 | TBD #1 | TBD #2 | |
| 2 | Jagiellonia | Rangers | |
| 3 | TBD #5 | TBD #6 | |
| 4 | TBD #7 | Salzburg | |
| 5 | TBD #9 | Bye | |
| 6 | TBD #11 | TBD #12 | |
| 7 | TBD #13 | Bye |
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