Rafael Nogueira
| Prefer us on Google — see Tips.gg in Top Stories & Discover | Add on Google |
AC Milan vs Benfica head-to-head history returns to the spotlight on 16 September 2026, when the two clubs meet in the UEFA Europa League. AC Milan sit 23rd of 36 sides in this season’s Europa League league-phase standings before this round, while Benfica occupy 4th of 36 in the same table – a wide gap in the early positions, though both clubs have yet to play a match in this phase. The fixture pits a Serie A side still finding its rhythm against a Portuguese league leader who has not dropped a point in over a month.
Head-to-Head Record
AC Milan and Benfica have met four times, with the record split evenly: one win apiece and two draws. Those four meetings have produced eight goals combined – four scored by each side – for an average of two goals per game in this matchup. With just four recorded meetings, the sample is limited and spans different competitions and eras rather than forming a recent rivalry.
| Date | Match | Score | Competition | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-07-28 | AC Milan vs Benfica | 0-1 | International Champions Cup | 2019 |
| 2009-08-08 | Benfica vs AC Milan | 1-1 | International Club Friendly | 2009 |
| 2007-11-28 | Benfica vs AC Milan | 1-1 | UEFA Champions League | 2007-2008 |
| 2007-09-18 | AC Milan vs Benfica | 2-1 | UEFA Champions League | 2007-2008 |
AC Milan: Recent Form
AC Milan’s last six matches read D D W W W L, for a record of three wins, two draws and one loss, 11 goals scored and 9 conceded, and a form points-per-game figure of 1.83. They have kept one clean sheet and failed to score once in that span. Two of those six matches were friendlies, so only part of this run reflects competitive football. Their two most recent results were draws – 2-2 away to Lazio and 1-1 away to Juventus – both in Italian Serie A.
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Competition | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-12 | A | Lazio | Italian Serie A | 2-2 | D |
| 2026-09-06 | A | Juventus | Italian Serie A | 1-1 | D |
| 2026-08-28 | H | Venezia | Italian Serie A | 2-0 | W |
| 2026-08-23 | A | Torino | Italian Serie A | 2-1 | W |
| 2026-08-15 | A | Manchester United | International Club Friendly | 4-2 | W |
| 2026-08-08 | A | Chelsea | International Club Friendly | 0-3 | L |
Benfica: Recent Form
Benfica arrive unbeaten, having won all six of their last matches (W W W W W W) without a single friendly among them. That run has produced 18 goals for and just 4 against, two clean sheets, and a form points-per-game rate of a maximum 3.0. Their two most recent wins came in the Portuguese Primeira Liga: 3-1 at home to Gil Vicente and 4-0 away at Moreirense.
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Competition | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-13 | H | Gil Vicente | Portuguese Primera Liga | 3-1 | W |
| 2026-09-09 | A | Moreirense | Portuguese Primera Liga | 4-0 | W |
| 2026-09-05 | A | Maritimo | Portuguese Primera Liga | 3-0 | W |
| 2026-08-31 | H | Estoril | Portuguese Primera Liga | 2-1 | W |
| 2026-08-27 | A | Aarhus AGF | UEFA Europa League | 3-1 | W |
| 2026-08-20 | H | Aarhus AGF | UEFA Europa League | 3-1 | W |
Form and Record at a Glance
- Head-to-head: four meetings, one win each, two draws, eight goals scored in total (four apiece).
- Average of two goals per meeting across the recorded head-to-head history.
- AC Milan’s last six: 3W-2D-1L, 11 goals for, 9 against, 1.83 points per game (two friendlies included).
- Benfica’s last six: 6W-0D-0L, 18 goals for, 4 against, 3.0 points per game, all competitive fixtures.
- AC Milan have one clean sheet and one match without scoring in their recent run; Benfica have two clean sheets and have scored in every match.
- In this season’s UEFA Europa League league phase, Benfica sit 4th of 36 sides while AC Milan sit 23rd of 36.
How AC Milan and Benfica Compare
The two sides enter this UEFA Europa League fixture in contrasting form: Benfica’s unbeaten six-match run and 3.0 points-per-game rate stand well above AC Milan’s 1.83, and Benfica’s defensive record of four goals conceded across six games is markedly tighter than AC Milan’s nine. In the league-phase table itself, Benfica’s 4th-place position sits far ahead of AC Milan’s 23rd, though neither side has yet played a match in this phase. Historically, though, the head-to-head has been even, with one win apiece and two draws across four meetings.
Read also: Milan vs Benfica Prediction: 16.09.2026 UEFA Europa League
Read also: Milan vs Benfica: Predicted Line-ups, Confirmed Absentees & Team News
FAQ
How many times have AC Milan and Benfica played each other?
The two clubs have met four times, with AC Milan winning once, Benfica winning once, and two matches ending in draws.
What is AC Milan’s current form heading into this match?
AC Milan have won three, drawn two and lost one of their last six matches, scoring 11 and conceding 9, though two of those six games were friendlies rather than competitive fixtures.
What is Benfica’s current form heading into this match?
Benfica have won all six of their last matches, scoring 18 goals and conceding just 4, with two clean sheets and no friendlies in that run.
When do AC Milan and Benfica play in the UEFA Europa League?
The fixture is scheduled for 16 September 2026 in the 2026-2027 UEFA Europa League season.