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Celtic FC vs Benfica – Head to head record, results & stats

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Celtic FC

L W L D L
7
meetings
15 goals total
Last: 20 Nov 2012
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Benfica

W L W D W
2
Celtic FC wins
1
Draws
4
Benfica wins
29% 14% 57%
6
Goals scored
9

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Match averages

2.14
Avg goals / game
29%
Both to score
57%
Over 2.5 goals
3 / 3
Clean sheets (Celtic FC / Benfica)

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Biggest wins

All meetings (7)

Date Home Score Away Result Competition
20 Nov 2012 Benfica 2 - 1 Celtic FC L UEFA Champions League
19 Sep 2012 Celtic FC 0 - 0 Benfica D UEFA Champions League
02 Sep 2009 Benfica 3 - 1 Celtic FC L International Club Friend…
06 Nov 2007 Celtic FC 1 - 0 Benfica W UEFA Champions League
24 Oct 2007 Benfica 1 - 0 Celtic FC L UEFA Champions League
01 Nov 2006 Benfica 3 - 0 Celtic FC L UEFA Champions League
17 Oct 2006 Celtic FC 3 - 0 Benfica W UEFA Champions League

By venue

At Celtic FC 2W 1D 0L
At Benfica 4W 0D 0L

Competitions faced in

Year-by-year

Year Celtic … D Benfica
2012 0 1 1
2009 0 0 1
2007 1 0 1
2006 1 0 1
First meeting
17 Oct 2006

About this head-to-head

Celtic FC and Benfica have met 7 times on record. Celtic FC lead with 2 wins, Benfica have won 4 times and the two clubs have drawn 1 match between them. Their first recorded meeting was on 17 October 2006.

This page is the permanent head-to-head hub for Celtic FC vs Benfica. Every future meeting between these two clubs will be added to this page automatically, so bookmark it for the latest results, biggest wins, venue records and competition breakdown. Visit the team pages for full squads, standings and upcoming fixtures: Celtic FC and Benfica.

Across their recorded meetings, Celtic FC have found the net 6 times against Benfica, while Benfica have scored 9 times in reply — a combined 15 goals shared between the two sides. Their most recent fixture was played on 20 November 2012, the latest chapter in a rivalry stretching back to 2006. Follow every upcoming Celtic FC versus Benfica clash on SportScore for live scores, starting lineups, minute-by-minute commentary and a head-to-head record that updates automatically once the full-time whistle blows.

Celtic FC vs Benfica — head-to-head FAQ

How many times have Celtic FC and Benfica played each other?

Celtic FC and Benfica have met 7 times on record, with the first meeting on 17 October 2006.

Who has won more, Celtic FC or Benfica?

Benfica have the edge with 4 wins to Celtic FC's 2, with 1 draw between them.

When do Celtic FC and Benfica play next?

Their next scheduled meeting is on Thursday, 15 October 2026. Follow it live on SportScore for scores, lineups and minute-by-minute commentary.

How many goals are scored when Celtic FC play Benfica?

Their meetings produce 2.14 goals per game on average, and both teams have scored in 29% of them.