Benfica vs St. Gallen prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on July 30, 2026
In the Europa League qualification quarter-finals, Benfica and St. Gallen will play the second leg on July 30, 2026. The hosts need a win, and preferably by more than a single goal.
Benfica vs St. Gallen: Team News and Expert Analysis
The Lisbon giants did not lose a single match last season in the Primeira Liga. However, they still finished only third. Their main achievement was winning the Supercup in the summer of 2025, while Mourinho, who joined in the autumn, managed only to secure a Champions League playoff spot. Now, José has returned to Real and has been replaced by Marco Silva.
The St. Gallen club exceeded the expectations of many favorites last season, earning exactly 70 points. However, the real sensation was newcomer Thun, who took the title, leaving St. Gallen in second place. They started this season with a 2-1 win over Zurich.
In Switzerland, the ambitious visitors managed to respond to the hosts' first goal before halftime. But Gall scored the decisive "home" 2-1 in the 80th minute.
Previous Matches: Benfica vs St. Gallen
This will be the first time the Swiss side visits "Estádio da Luz".
The hosts are expected to win, and not by a minimal margin. Still, it’s important not to underestimate how well the visitors have prepared—our bet is that the Swiss will win with a “+2 goals” handicap (odds – 1.85).
Benfica vs St. Gallen: Key Stats and Trends
- Benfica have lost two of their last four matches
- The team averaged 2.18 goals scored per game while conceding just 0.74.
- St. Gallen have won two matches in a row
- The club averaged 1.89 goals scored and conceded 1.24 per game.
Benfica vs St. Gallen: Probable Lineups
Benfica play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Trubin – Dal, Lenglet, Antonio Silva, Bah – Manu Silva, Miguel Figueiredo – Kaminski, Sudakov, Rafa Silva – Pavlidis
St. Gallen play in a 1-3-4-1-2 formation (probable lineup): Ati-Zigi – Okoroji, Stanic, Gall – Stevanovic, Buhalfa, Dashner, Vandermersch – Gertler – Witzig, Balde
Place your bet on the upcoming match and keep track of the teams’ performances in the Europa League qualification standings
