{"id":624974,"date":"2026-07-29T00:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/benfica-vs-st-gallen-prediction-and-odds-europa-league-30-07-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-07-29T00:30:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T19:00:00","slug":"benfica-vs-st-gallen-prediction-and-odds-europa-league-30-07-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/benfica-vs-st-gallen-prediction-and-odds-europa-league-30-07-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Benfica vs St. Gallen: Prediction and Odds, Europa League, 30\/07\/2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"mux-hero\">\n    <div class=\"mux-hero-card\">\n        <div class=\"mux-hero-matchup\">\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-breadcrumb\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mux-hero-league-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/leagues\/europa-league.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\">\n                <span class=\"mux-hero-breadcrumb-text\">Europa League<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-teams\">\n                <div class=\"mux-hero-team\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mux-hero-team-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/benfica.png\" alt=\"Benfica\" width=\"68\" height=\"68\">\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-team-name\">Benfica<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-hero-center\">\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-date\">30 Jul 2026<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-time\">20:00<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-hero-team\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mux-hero-team-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/st-gallen.png\" alt=\"St. Gallen\" width=\"68\" height=\"68\">\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-team-name\">St. Gallen<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"mux-hero-prono\">\n            <span class=\"mux-hero-prono-label\">Prediction:<\/span>\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-prono-pick\">\n                <span class=\"mux-hero-prono-text\">Benfica to win<\/span>\n                <span class=\"mux-hero-prono-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_benfica_st-gallen_19720990\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.13<\/a><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"mux-hero-cta trk-cta-img\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Image\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>View Odds<img class=\"mux-hero-cta-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/bookmakers\/stake.bet.br.png\" alt=\"Stake\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"> &gt;<\/a>\n            \n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"mux-hero-vote\">\n            <span class=\"mux-hero-vote-title\">Pick your prediction<\/span>\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-vote-buttons\"><a class=\"mux-hero-vote-btn trk-cta-img\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Image\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/benfica.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"> Benfica<\/a><a class=\"mux-hero-vote-btn trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Draw<\/a><a class=\"mux-hero-vote-btn trk-cta-img\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Image\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/st-gallen.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"> St. Gallen<\/a><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"mux-label-badge\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/leagues\/europa-league.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" style=\"vertical-align:middle;margin-right:4px;\">Europa League &middot; 2nd Qualifying Round<\/div><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benfica vs St. Gallen: Prediction and Odds, Europa League, 30\/07\/2026<\/h1><div class=\"mux-meta-bar\"><span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect width=\"18\" height=\"18\" x=\"3\" y=\"4\" rx=\"2\" ry=\"2\"><\/rect><line x1=\"16\" x2=\"16\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"8\" x2=\"8\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"3\" x2=\"21\" y1=\"10\" y2=\"10\"><\/line><\/svg> 30 Jul 2026<\/span>\n<span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 6-8 12-8 12s-8-6-8-12a8 8 0 0 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"3\"><\/circle><\/svg> Est&aacute;dio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica<\/span>\n<span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M19 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H9a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><\/svg> Emmanuel Taiwo<\/span><\/div><p>Benfica welcome St. Gallen to the Est&aacute;dio da Luz on 30 July for the Europa League second qualifying round second leg, trailing 2-1 on aggregate. Marco Silva's side, priced at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_benfica_st-gallen_19720990\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"home\">1.13<\/a> for the home win, must overturn a shock first-leg deficit or face a humiliating early exit from European competition.<\/p><div class=\"mux-tip-box\">\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-label\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"><\/polygon><\/svg> Our prediction<\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-main\">1: Benfica to win<\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-row\">\n        <span class=\"mux-tip-odd-badge\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_benfica_st-gallen_19720990\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.13<\/a><\/span>\n        <span class=\"mux-tip-bk\">on Stake<img class=\"mux-tip-bk-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/bookmakers\/stake.bet.br.png\" alt=\"Stake\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span>\n        <span class=\"mux-tip-conf\">&middot; Confidence Medium<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-desc\">Benfica's formidable home record, the return of key international players, and Marco Silva's tactical adjustments after a difficult first leg all point towards a convincing Eagles victory.<\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-compliance\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"><\/polyline><\/svg> Odds recorded on 31 Aug 2026 at 04:31 &middot; Odds are subject to change<\/div>\n<\/div><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Projected final score: 3-1<\/h3><p>Benfica's home fortress has produced 10 wins in their last 13 competitive matches, with 8 of those by a margin of two or more goals, exactly what they need here. With Schjelderup, Lukebakio, and Jhon Duran now available, Marco Silva has genuine attacking firepower, and <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_benfica_st-gallen_19720990\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"home\">1.13<\/a> reflects the structural dominance of a side desperate to overturn a one-goal deficit at the Est&aacute;dio da Luz.<\/p><p>A combined BTTS rate of 6\/6 for Benfica and 5\/6 for St. Gallen in recent competitive games makes a two-way scoring contest highly probable, pointing naturally toward 1.36. St. Gallen carry eight absentees and will struggle to hold a rearguard for 90 minutes, but their counter-attacking threat, demonstrated by the first-leg result, makes a clean sheet unlikely for either side.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Match Analysis<\/h2><p>Benfica enter this second leg at the Est&aacute;dio da Luz as heavy favorites at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_benfica_st-gallen_19720990\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"home\">1.13<\/a>, carrying the weight of a 2-1 aggregate deficit but backed by a home record of 10 wins in their last 13 competitive matches.<\/p><ul class=\"mux-analysis-pros wp-block-list\"><li><strong>10 wins in 13<\/strong> competitive home games give Benfica a fortress advantage at the Est&aacute;dio da Luz.<\/li><li><strong>8 of those 10<\/strong> home wins came by a margin of two or more goals, exactly what progression requires.<\/li><li>World Cup returnees <strong>Schjelderup and Lukebakio<\/strong>, plus new signing Jhon Duran, significantly upgrade attacking depth versus the first leg.<\/li><li>St. Gallen arrive with <strong>8 confirmed absentees<\/strong>, severely limiting their ability to defend for 90 minutes.<\/li><\/ul><p>St. Gallen arrive at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_benfica_st-gallen_19720990\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"away\">17.00<\/a> as massive outsiders, yet they carry genuine belief after a 2-1 first-leg victory and a winning league opener against Zurich, arriving with momentum despite a heavily depleted squad.<\/p><ul class=\"mux-analysis-cons wp-block-list\"><li><strong>8 key players absent<\/strong> including Ambrosius and Kleine-Bekel, gutting defensive and midfield options.<\/li><li>St. Gallen have conceded in <strong>5 of their last 6<\/strong> competitive matches, exposing vulnerability against elite attacks.<\/li><li>Facing a motivated Benfica side that Marco Silva admits must correct <strong>significant first-leg errors<\/strong> raises the pressure enormously.<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"mux-callout\"><strong>Key point:<\/strong> With both sides conceding in nearly every recent outing, a Both Teams To Score outcome at 2.14 offers a compelling complementary angle to the home win prediction.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Statistics and Head-to-Head<\/h2><div id=\"mux-ctx\">\n    <h3 class=\"mux-ctx-title\">Form &amp; Statistics: Benfica vs St. Gallen<\/h3>\n    <div class=\"mux-ctx-card\">\n        <div class=\"mux-ctx-columns\"><div class=\"mux-ctx-col\">\n                <h4 class=\"mux-ctx-team-name\">Benfica<\/h4>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-subtitle\">Recent form<\/p>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-form-badges\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-l\">L<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-d\">D<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-d\">D<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl\">\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-w\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Wins<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">2\/5 (40%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-d\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Draws<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">2\/5 (40%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-l\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Losses<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">1\/5 (20%)<\/span><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-stats-title\">Season statistics (5)<\/p>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-stats-grid\">\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">2.7<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">42%<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">1.8<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals scored<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">0.9<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals conceded<\/span><\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div><div class=\"mux-ctx-col\">\n                <h4 class=\"mux-ctx-team-name\">St. Gallen<\/h4>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-subtitle\">Recent form<\/p>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-form-badges\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl\">\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-w\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Wins<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">1\/1 (100%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-d\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Draws<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">0\/1 (0%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-l\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Losses<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">0\/1 (0%)<\/span><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-stats-title\">Season statistics (1)<\/p>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-stats-grid\">\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">4<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">62%<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">2.7<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals scored<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">1.3<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals conceded<\/span><\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div id=\"mux-stats-h2h\" class=\"mux-widget\">\n    <table class=\"mux-sh2h-table\">\n        <thead><tr><th class=\"mux-sh2h-label-th\">Statistic<\/th><th class=\"mux-sh2h-home-th\">Benfica<\/th><th><\/th><th class=\"mux-sh2h-away-th\">St. Gallen<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n        <tbody><tr><td class=\"mux-sh2h-label\">Last 5 results<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-home\">2W 2D 1L<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-sep\">&middot;<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-away\">1W<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-sh2h-label\">Avg goals scored<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-home\">1.8<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-sep\">&middot;<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-away\">2.7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-sh2h-label\">Avg goals conceded<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-home\">0.9<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-sep\">&middot;<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-away\">1.3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-sh2h-label\">Under 2.5 (last 5)<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-home\">0\/5<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-sep\">&middot;<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-away\">0\/1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-sh2h-label\">H2H, last 1 meetings<\/td><td colspan=\"3\" class=\"mux-sh2h-h2h-summary\">0 Benfica &middot; 0 Draws &middot; 1 St. Gallen<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n<\/div><div id=\"mux-h2h\">\n    <h3 class=\"mux-h2h-title\">Benfica vs St. Gallen: Head-to-Head<\/h3>\n    <div class=\"mux-h2h-card\">\n        <div class=\"mux-h2h-summary\">\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-summary-bar\">\n                <div class=\"mux-h2h-bar-segment mux-h2h-bar-home\" style=\"width:0%\"><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-h2h-bar-segment mux-h2h-bar-draw\" style=\"width:0%\"><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-h2h-bar-segment mux-h2h-bar-away\" style=\"width:100%\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-summary-labels\">\n                <span class=\"mux-h2h-label mux-h2h-label-home\">Benfica <strong>0 %<\/strong><\/span>\n                <span class=\"mux-h2h-label mux-h2h-label-draw\">Draws <strong>0 %<\/strong><\/span>\n                <span class=\"mux-h2h-label mux-h2h-label-away\">St. Gallen <strong>100 %<\/strong><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <p class=\"mux-h2h-stats-title\">Average statistics (recent meetings)<\/p>\n        <div class=\"mux-h2h-stats-grid\">\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-stat\"><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-value\">3<\/span><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-label\">Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-stat\"><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-value\">100%<\/span><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-label\">Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-stat\"><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-value\">2<\/span><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-label\">Home goals<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-stat\"><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-value\">1<\/span><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-label\">Away goals<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-stat\"><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-value\">100%<\/span><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-label\">Over 2.5 goals<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-stat\"><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-value\">0%<\/span><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-label\">Under 2.5 goals<\/span><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div id=\"mux-odds-tbl\">\n    <h3 class=\"mux-ot-title\">Probabilities &amp; Odds: Benfica vs St. Gallen<\/h3>\n    <span class=\"mux-ot-source\">Source : Stake<\/span>\n    <div class=\"mux-ot-table-wrap\">\n        <table class=\"mux-ot-table\">\n            <thead><tr><th class=\"mux-ot-col-market\">Market<\/th><th class=\"mux-ot-col-prob\">Probability<\/th><th class=\"mux-ot-col-odd\">Odds<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n            <tbody><tr><td class=\"mux-ot-col-market\"><strong>Benfica to win<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-prob\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" style=\"color:inherit;text-decoration:none\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_benfica_st-gallen_19720990\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"prob_home\">88.5%<\/span><\/a><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_benfica_st-gallen_19720990\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.13<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-ot-col-market\"><strong>Draw<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-prob\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" style=\"color:inherit;text-decoration:none\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_benfica_st-gallen_19720990\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"prob_draw\">12.5%<\/span><\/a><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_benfica_st-gallen_19720990\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"draw\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>8.00<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-ot-col-market\"><strong>St. Gallen to win<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-prob\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" style=\"color:inherit;text-decoration:none\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_benfica_st-gallen_19720990\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"prob_away\">5.9%<\/span><\/a><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_benfica_st-gallen_19720990\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>17.00<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-ot-col-market\"><strong>Both teams to score (Yes)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-prob\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-bc-game-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" style=\"color:inherit;text-decoration:none\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_benfica_st-gallen_19720990\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"prob_btts_yes\">47.2%<\/span><\/a><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-bc-game-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_benfica_st-gallen_19720990\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"btts_yes\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.12<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-ot-col-market\"><strong>Over 2.5 goals<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-prob\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-bc-game-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" style=\"color:inherit;text-decoration:none\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_benfica_st-gallen_19720990\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"prob_over_2_5\">73%<\/span><\/a><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-bc-game-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_benfica_st-gallen_19720990\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"over_2_5\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.37<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-ot-col-market\"><strong>Under 2.5 goals<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-prob\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-bc-game-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" style=\"color:inherit;text-decoration:none\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_benfica_st-gallen_19720990\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"prob_under_2_5\">34.2%<\/span><\/a><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-bc-game-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_benfica_st-gallen_19720990\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"under_2_5\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.92<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n        <\/table>\n    <\/div>\n    <p class=\"mux-ot-footer\">Odds may vary<\/p>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Match Information<\/h2><div id=\"mux-match-info\" class=\"mux-widget\"><div class=\"mux-mi-grid\"><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M6 9H4.5a2.5 2.5 0 0 1 0-5H6\"><\/path><path d=\"M18 9h1.5a2.5 2.5 0 0 0 0-5H18\"><\/path><path d=\"M4 22h16\"><\/path><path d=\"M10 14.66V17c0 .55-.47.98-.97 1.21C7.85 18.75 7 20.24 7 22\"><\/path><path d=\"M14 14.66V17c0 .55.47.98.97 1.21C16.15 18.75 17 20.24 17 22\"><\/path><path d=\"M18 2H6v7a6 6 0 0 0 12 0V2Z\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Competition:<\/strong> Europa League<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M4 15s1-1 4-1 5 2 8 2 4-1 4-1V3s-1 1-4 1-5-2-8-2-4 1-4 1z\"><\/path><line x1=\"4\" x2=\"4\" y1=\"22\" y2=\"15\"><\/line><\/svg><span><strong>Stage:<\/strong> 2nd Qualifying Round<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect width=\"18\" height=\"18\" x=\"3\" y=\"4\" rx=\"2\" ry=\"2\"><\/rect><line x1=\"16\" x2=\"16\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"8\" x2=\"8\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"3\" x2=\"21\" y1=\"10\" y2=\"10\"><\/line><\/svg><span><strong>Date:<\/strong> 30 Jul 2026<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"><\/polyline><\/svg><span><strong>Time:<\/strong> 20:00 BST<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 6-8 12-8 12s-8-6-8-12a8 8 0 0 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"3\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Stadium:<\/strong> Est&aacute;dio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"mux-lineup\">\n    <div class=\"mux-lineup-header\">\n        <span class=\"mux-lineup-status mux-lineup-status-probable\">Probable lineup<\/span>\n        <h3 class=\"mux-lineup-title\">Lineups: Benfica vs St. Gallen<\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-lineup-card\">\n        <div class=\"mux-lineup-columns\"><div class=\"mux-lineup-col\"><h4 class=\"mux-lineup-team\">Benfica<\/h4><div class=\"mux-lineup-formation\">4-2-3-1<\/div><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Starters<\/p><ol class=\"mux-lineup-list mux-lineup-starters\"><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">1<\/span> A. Trubin<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">2<\/span> A. Bah<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">3<\/span> Ant&oacute;nio Silva<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">4<\/span> C. Lenglet<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">5<\/span> Samuel Dahl<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">6<\/span> E. Barrenechea<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">7<\/span> G. Sudakov<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">8<\/span> Rafa Silva<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">9<\/span> Andreas Schjelderup<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">10<\/span> Dodi Lukebakio<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">11<\/span> V. Pavlidis<\/li><\/ol><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Bench<\/p><ul class=\"mux-lineup-list mux-lineup-bench\"><li>Samuel Soares<\/li><li>Tom&aacute;s Ara&uacute;jo<\/li><li>Daniel Banjaqui<\/li><li>Jo&atilde;o R&ecirc;go<\/li><li>Manu Silva<\/li><li>Miguel Figueiredo<\/li><li>Fredrik Aursnes<\/li><li>Jhon Dur&aacute;n<\/li><li>Tiago Gouveia<\/li><li>F. Ivanovi&#269;<\/li><li>An&iacute;sio Cabral<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"mux-lineup-absent-section\"><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Absent<\/p><ul class=\"mux-lineup-absent-list\"><li>Gon&ccedil;alo Oliveira <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><li>Gianluca Prestianni <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(suspended)<\/span><\/li><li>Joshua Wynder <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(Traumatic sprain to left knee)<\/span><\/li><li>Jaden Umeh <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(Serious right thigh muscle injury)<\/span><\/li><li>Gabriel &Iacute;ndio <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(Not registered for competition)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mux-lineup-col\"><h4 class=\"mux-lineup-team\">St. Gallen<\/h4><div class=\"mux-lineup-formation\">4-4-2<\/div><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Starters<\/p><ol class=\"mux-lineup-list mux-lineup-starters\"><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">1<\/span> L. Ati Zigi<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">2<\/span> Jozo Stanic<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">3<\/span> Tom Gaal<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">4<\/span> C. Okoroji<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">5<\/span> H. Vandermersch<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">6<\/span> L. G&ouml;rtler<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">7<\/span> C. Boukhalfa<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">8<\/span> L. Daschner<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">9<\/span> M. Stevanovic<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">10<\/span> A. Balde<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">11<\/span> C. Witzig<\/li><\/ol><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Bench<\/p><ul class=\"mux-lineup-list mux-lineup-bench\"><li>L. Watkowiak<\/li><li>M. Heydari<\/li><li>J. Ruiz<\/li><li>B. Fazliji<\/li><li>C. Konietzke<\/li><li>Leon Frokaj<\/li><li>A. Hunziker<\/li><li>D. Besio<\/li><li>E. Owusu<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"mux-lineup-absent-section\"><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Absent<\/p><ul class=\"mux-lineup-absent-list\"><li>Bela Dumrath <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><li>Nevio Scherrer <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><li>Cyrill May <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><li>Colin Kleine-Bekel <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><li>Malamine Efekele <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><li>Behar Neziri <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><li>Stephan Ambrosius <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><li>Nino Weibel <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><li>B. Dumrath <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(Unknown injury)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <p class=\"mux-lineup-confidence\">Low confidence<\/p>\n<\/div><p class=\"mux-lineup-narrative\">Benfica's 4-2-3-1 is drawn from first-leg patterns and recent squad updates rather than an official announcement, so treat it with some caution. St. Gallen's 4-4-2, by contrast, carries stronger backing from multiple credible outlets, with the Swiss side expected to field a familiar shape.<\/p><p class=\"mux-lineup-narrative\">The tactical contest pits Benfica's narrow midfield double-pivot against St. Gallen's flat four in the middle, a battle for central control that could define the tie. <strong>Dodi Lukebakio<\/strong> operating wide in the hosts' attacking three will be a key figure, while <strong>L. G&ouml;rtler<\/strong> anchors the visitors' engine room.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final thoughts on the predictions for Benfica vs St. Gallen<\/h2><p>Benfica's formidable home record, the return of key international players, and Marco Silva's tactical adjustments after a difficult first leg all point towards a convincing Eagles victory. The hosts need a two-goal swing, and their record of winning by margins of two or more at the Est&aacute;dio da Luz makes that entirely realistic. Back a <strong>Benfica win<\/strong> at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_benfica_st-gallen_19720990\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"home\">1.13<\/a> as the standout selection. Odds correct at time of publication.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details mux-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What is the main prediction for Benfica vs St. Gallen?<\/summary>\n\n<p><strong>Benfica to win<\/strong> at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_benfica_st-gallen_19720990\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"home\">1.13<\/a> is the main pick, backed by a 68% confidence rating. The single most decisive factor is Benfica's home fortress record: 10 wins from their last 13 competitive matches at the Est&aacute;dio da Luz, with eight of those victories coming by a margin of two or more goals.<\/p>\n\n<\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details mux-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What is the highest odd for Benfica to win?<\/summary>\n\n<p>The best home-win odd available is <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_benfica_st-gallen_19720990\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"home\">1.13<\/a>. For bettors seeking safer coverage, a double chance combining Benfica or the draw removes the upset risk entirely, though at a reduced return. Given the 2-1 aggregate deficit Benfica must overturn, the straight home win at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_benfica_st-gallen_19720990\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"home\">1.13<\/a> remains the sharper, more rewarding option.<\/p>\n\n<\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details mux-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Will there be more or less than 2.5 goals in this match?<\/summary>\n\n<p>Both sides have combined for goals at a remarkable rate recently, with Benfica recording <strong>both teams scoring in six of their last six<\/strong> competitive outings and St. Gallen matching that in five of six. Backing 1.36 aligns squarely with those trends, and Benfica's need to score multiple times only reinforces the case.<\/p>\n\n<\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details mux-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>When and where is Benfica vs St. Gallen played?<\/summary>\n\n<p>The match kicks off at <strong>19:00 UTC on 30 July 2026<\/strong>, which is 00:30 IST on 31 July for Indian viewers. The venue is the <strong>Est&aacute;dio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica<\/strong>, commonly known as the Est&aacute;dio da Luz, in Lisbon, Portugal.<\/p>\n\n<\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details mux-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can St. Gallen pull off an upset against Benfica?<\/summary>\n\n<p>It is genuinely difficult. St. Gallen arrive with eight confirmed absentees and face a Benfica side now reinforced by World Cup returnees Schjelderup, Lukebakio, and new signing Jhon Duran. The <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_benfica_st-gallen_19720990\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"away\">17.00<\/a> reflects just how steep the mountain is. Their counter-attacking threat is real, as the first leg proved, but replicating that on the road is a different challenge entirely.<\/p>\n\n<\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details mux-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Which alternative market offers the best value?<\/summary>\n\n<p><strong>Both Teams to Score<\/strong> at 2.14 stands out as the best alternative market. With Benfica's attacking reinforcements pressing for a multi-goal comeback and St. Gallen demonstrably capable of finding the net on the counter, as they showed in the first leg, the conditions for both sides to score are firmly in place.<\/p>\n\n<\/details>\n<div class=\"mm-layout mm-layout-type-post mm-layout-slot4\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Benfica vs St. Gallen: Prediction and Odds, Europa League, 30\/07\/2026 Benfica welcome St. Gallen to the Est&aacute;dio da Luz on 30 July for the Europa League second qualifying round second leg, trailing 2-1 on aggregate. 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