Benfica vs. Lech Poznan: Head-to-Head Stats and Historical Context

Benfica and Lech Poznan meet in Lisbon on 5 November 2026 in the UEFA Europa League League Stage - 4, with kick-off scheduled for 20:00 UTC. The match will be played in Lisbon, giving Benfica home advantage in a key League Stage fixture where group positioning and momentum towards the knockout rounds are at stake. With both clubs entering the 2026 Europa League campaign from different ranking positions in the overall League Round standings, this clash could prove decisive for their progression paths.

The standings show Benfica listed 4th in the League Round section with no matches yet played in the 2026 season, while Lech Poznan appear 17th with a “Play Offs” description attached to their League Round status. As both sides open their European campaigns, this encounter gains extra weight, and many observers will turn to Benfica vs Lech Poznan stats from past Europa League meetings to gauge where the early advantage might lie.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a short but clear history between Benfica and Lech Poznan in the UEFA Europa League.

• Previous meetings: 2
• Benfica wins: 2
• Draws: 0
• Lech Poznan wins: 0

Benfica vs Lech Poznan Timeline & Historical Context

The Benfica vs Lech Poznan timeline in European competition is concentrated entirely in the 2020 UEFA Europa League Group D campaign. Their first recorded meeting in this dataset came on 22 October 2020 in Group D - 1 at INEA stadion in Poznań. On that occasion, Lech Poznan were the home side but Benfica imposed themselves with a 4-2 away victory after leading 2-1 at half-time. The six-goal contest underlined Benfica’s attacking threat and set an early tone in the group.

The second meeting followed on 3 December 2020 in Group D - 5 at Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica in Lisbon. Benfica, again dominant, recorded a 4-0 home win after going into the break 1-0 ahead. That result confirmed a strong home performance and extended Benfica’s perfect record in this specific head-to-head, with eight goals scored across the two fixtures and only two conceded.

With both prior clashes coming in the same Europa League group phase, the historical sample is narrow but consistent. The Benfica vs Lech Poznan timeline therefore points to a matchup where Benfica have so far controlled both the tactical and scoreboard dimensions, particularly through high scoring outputs and solid defensive management in Lisbon.

Benfica vs Lech Poznan Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Benfica vs Lech Poznan stats underline Benfica’s superiority across the two Europa League meetings on record.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: Benfica 8 - 2 Lech Poznan
• Average Goals per Match: Benfica 4.00 vs Lech Poznan 1.00

Venue Split Performance:

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

Benfica vs Lech Poznan Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

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

• 3 December 2020: Benfica 4-0 Lech Poznan (Half-time: 1-0) – UEFA Europa League, Group D - 5
• 22 October 2020: Lech Poznan 2-4 Benfica (Half-time: 1-2) – UEFA Europa League, Group D - 1

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Benfica Matches Results and Stats

For the 2026 UEFA Europa League season to date, Benfica’s record across six matches in this competition shows a strong overall profile. They have played three times at home and three away, winning all three home fixtures and four of six in total, with just one draw and one defeat. Offensively, Benfica average 4.7 goals per game at home and 1.7 away, for 3.2 goals per match overall, while conceding only 0.7 at home and 1.3 away. They have kept one clean sheet and have not failed to score, indicating a consistently productive attack in this European campaign.

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

Last 5 Lech Poznan Matches Results and Stats

Lech Poznan’s season-to-date form in the 2026 UEFA Europa League is also impressive, albeit from a smaller four-match sample. They have won all two home games and one of two away, with one away draw and no defeats. Lech average 4.0 goals scored per home match and 3.5 away, for 3.8 goals per game overall, while conceding just 0.5 goals per match across all venues. Three clean sheets in four fixtures and no games without scoring highlight a balanced side combining attacking efficiency with defensive solidity.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 3, Draw 1, Lose 0 (season to date in UEFA Europa League)

Historical Statistical Verdict

Historically, Benfica hold a clear edge in this fixture, with two wins from two Europa League meetings, an 8-2 aggregate scoreline, and victories both home and away. The venue split further reinforces their advantage in Lisbon, where they beat Lech Poznan 4-0 in their only previous encounter at Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica. However, the 2026 season-to-date form suggests a more competitive context: Benfica remain prolific at home, while Lech Poznan arrive with an unbeaten European record, high scoring rates, and a tight defense. Overall, the historical head-to-head trends lean towards Benfica, especially in Lisbon, but Lech Poznan’s current Europa League form indicates they are better equipped to challenge than the raw H2H numbers alone might imply.

Benfica vs Lech Poznan H2H Statistics updated on 11 September 2026.