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This Benfica vs Celtic FC head-to-head preview covers their upcoming UEFA Europa League league-phase fixture on 15 October 2026, with every figure below current as of 13 October 2026. Benfica go into the match 7th of 36 teams in this season’s Europa League league phase table after winning their opening fixture, while Celtic sit 28th of 36 following an opening-round defeat.
Head-to-Head Record
Across all 7 recorded meetings between the sides, running from 17 October 2006 to 20 November 2012, Benfica hold a 4-2 advantage with one draw. The two clubs have produced 15 goals in that span – 9 for Benfica and 6 for Celtic – an average of 2.14 goals per meeting. Six of the seven encounters came in the UEFA Champions League, while one, a 3-1 Benfica win in September 2009, was a friendly rather than a competitive fixture.
| Date | Match | Score | Competition | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-11-20 | Benfica vs Celtic FC | 2-1 | UEFA Champions League | 2012-2013 |
| 2012-09-19 | Celtic FC vs Benfica | 0-0 | UEFA Champions League | 2012-2013 |
| 2009-09-02 | Benfica vs Celtic FC | 3-1 | International Club Friendly | 2009 |
| 2007-11-06 | Celtic FC vs Benfica | 1-0 | UEFA Champions League | 2007-2008 |
| 2007-10-24 | Benfica vs Celtic FC | 1-0 | UEFA Champions League | 2007-2008 |
| 2006-11-01 | Benfica vs Celtic FC | 3-0 | UEFA Champions League | 2006-2007 |
| 2006-10-17 | Celtic FC vs Benfica | 3-0 | UEFA Champions League | 2006-2007 |
Benfica: Recent Form
Benfica arrive on a run of W L W W W W across their last six matches, winning five and losing just once, for a ppg of 2.5. They have scored 15 and conceded only 4 in that span, keeping four clean sheets and scoring in every game. Their one defeat came 1-3 away at FC Porto on 20 September 2026, with a 2-0 away win over AC Milan in the Europa League among the results either side of it.
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Competition | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-11 | H | Vitoria Guimaraes | Portuguese Primera Liga | 2-0 | W |
| 2026-09-20 | A | FC Porto | Portuguese Primera Liga | 1-3 | L |
| 2026-09-16 | A | AC Milan | UEFA Europa League | 2-0 | W |
| 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 |
Celtic FC: Recent Form
Celtic’s last six matches read W L L L W W, split evenly at three wins and three losses for a ppg of 1.5. They have scored 6 and conceded 8 over that run, keeping two clean sheets but failing to score twice. Their most recent outing was a 2-0 win away at Motherwell F.C., following a 1-3 home defeat to Ferencvarosi TC in the Europa League.
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Competition | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-11 | A | Motherwell F.C. | Scottish Premiership | 2-0 | W |
| 2026-09-20 | H | Rangers F.C. | Scottish Premiership | 0-1 | L |
| 2026-09-17 | H | Ferencvarosi TC | UEFA Europa League | 1-3 | L |
| 2026-09-13 | A | Rangers F.C. | Scottish League Cup | 0-3 | L |
| 2026-09-09 | A | St Johnstone F.C. | Scottish Premiership | 1-0 | W |
| 2026-09-05 | A | St Mirren F.C. | Scottish Premiership | 2-1 | W |
Form and Record at a Glance
- In their 7 recorded meetings, Benfica have won 4, Celtic 2, with 1 draw.
- The two sides have averaged 2.14 goals per meeting across that recorded head-to-head.
- Benfica’s last six matches: 5W 1L, scoring 15 and conceding 4, for a 2.5 ppg.
- Celtic’s last six matches: 3W 3L, scoring 6 and conceding 8, for a 1.5 ppg.
- Benfica have kept 4 clean sheets in their last six games; Celtic have kept 2.
- Benfica sit 7th of 36 in the Europa League league phase; Celtic are 28th of 36.
How Benfica and Celtic FC Compare
Benfica’s current form clearly outstrips Celtic’s: a 2.5 ppg return compares with Celtic’s 1.5, and Benfica’s defensive record of four clean sheets in six games is considerably tighter than Celtic’s two. In the Europa League’s 36-team league phase, Benfica’s opening-day win has them 7th, while Celtic’s defeat leaves them 28th.
Read also: Benfica vs Celtic Prediction: 15.10.2026 Europa League
FAQ
How many times have Benfica and Celtic FC met?
The two sides have met 7 times on record, with Benfica winning 4, Celtic 2, and one draw, in meetings dated between 17 October 2006 and 20 November 2012.
What is Benfica’s current form ahead of this fixture?
Benfica have won five of their last six matches (W L W W W W), scoring 15 and conceding 4, for a ppg of 2.5 heading into the 15 October 2026 fixture.
What is Celtic FC’s current form?
Celtic have won three and lost three of their last six matches (W L L L W W), with 6 goals for and 8 against, giving them a ppg of 1.5.
Where do the two sides stand in the Europa League table?
Benfica are 7th of 36 teams in the Europa League league phase after one match, while Celtic are 28th of 36 after an opening defeat.