Benfica vs Lech Poznan Stats: Head-to-Head Record Before Match

Benfica host Lech Poznan in the UEFA Europa League League Stage - 4 on 5 November 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 20:00 UTC in Lisbon. The fixture is part of the new league-stage format of the Europa League, placing every point at a premium as clubs look to secure the best possible position for the knockout phase. Although the official stadium name is not specified, Benfica will enjoy home advantage in their home city.

Both teams enter the 2026 Europa League campaign with a clean slate in the standings, yet with contrasting recent European profiles. Benfica, ranked 4th in the early league table snapshot, carry a strong form line of WWDWW into the competition, while Lech Poznan, ranked 17th with a “Play Offs” description, arrive with a DWWW sequence that underlines their momentum. In this context, Benfica vs Lech Poznan stats and history in this competition offer a useful guide to the balance of power ahead of this League Stage clash.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a small but clear sample of Benfica vs Lech Poznan head-to-head meetings in the UEFA Europa League group phase.

• 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 built entirely within the UEFA Europa League 2020 season, specifically in Group D. The first recorded meeting came on 22 October 2020 in Poznań, where Lech Poznan hosted Benfica at INEA stadion in Group D - 1. That match finished Lech Poznan 2–4 Benfica, with the Polish side trailing 1–2 at half-time. Benfica’s ability to score four away goals immediately established a clear attacking edge in this matchup.

The second encounter took place on 3 December 2020 at Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica in Lisbon, again in the Europa League Group D, this time in Group D - 5. On that occasion, Benfica, as the home side, produced an even more emphatic scoreline, winning 4–0 after leading 1–0 at the interval. Across those two fixtures, Benfica combined strong first-half control with decisive second-half performances, underlining their superiority both home and away.

With both previous games coming in the same Europa League group and both ending in Benfica victories, the historical context is straightforward: Benfica have dominated the direct meetings to date. While the sample is small, the Benfica vs Lech Poznan timeline so far points to a fixture where the Portuguese side have consistently found attacking solutions and controlled the scoreboard over 90 minutes.

Benfica vs Lech Poznan Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head statistics underline Benfica’s clear advantage in goals and results across their two Europa League clashes.

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 match played here — Benfica won 1 (as home side), Lech Poznan won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
• At Lech Poznan's stadium: 1 match 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 Benfica, the most reliable guide to current strength is their Europa League 2026 campaign statistics to date. Across 6 matches in the competition this season to date, Benfica have played 3 at home and 3 away, winning 4, drawing 1 and losing 1. At home they have been perfect, with 3 wins from 3, scoring 14 goals and conceding just 2, an average of 4.7 goals scored and 0.7 conceded per home match. Away from Lisbon, Benfica have been more controlled but still effective, with 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss, scoring 5 and conceding 4. Overall, 19 goals scored and 6 conceded (3.2 scored and 1.0 conceded per match) highlight a high-scoring, front-foot approach that has rarely failed to find the net.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 4, Draw 1, Lose 1 (season to date in UEFA Europa League 2026)

Last 5 Lech Poznan Matches Results and Stats

Lech Poznan’s Europa League 2026 season to date paints the picture of a side in excellent form. Over 4 matches, they have 3 wins and 1 draw, with no defeats yet recorded. At home, Lech Poznan have been dominant: 2 wins from 2, scoring 8 goals and conceding none, averaging 4.0 goals scored and 0.0 conceded per home game. Away from home they have also impressed, with 1 win and 1 draw, scoring 7 and conceding only 2, an average of 3.5 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per away match. Their total of 15 goals for and just 2 against (3.8 scored and 0.5 conceded per match) underlines a potent attack backed by a very solid defence and three clean sheets in four outings.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 3, Draw 1, Lose 0 (season to date in UEFA Europa League 2026)

Historical Statistical Verdict

From a historical standpoint, Benfica hold a decisive edge in this matchup: two wins from two Europa League meetings, an 8–2 aggregate goal difference, and victories both home and away. The venue split further reinforces their strength in Lisbon, where they beat Lech Poznan 4–0 in their only prior home encounter. However, the current Europa League 2026 season to date suggests a more nuanced picture. Benfica remain a high-scoring, attack-minded side with a perfect home record in this campaign, while Lech Poznan arrive unbeaten, with prolific scoring and an excellent defensive record, including multiple clean sheets. Taken together, the Benfica vs Lech Poznan stats point to a clash between historical dominance from Benfica and emerging form and resilience from Lech Poznan, setting up a high-intensity contest where both attack units have the numbers to influence the outcome.

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