SL Benfica - Celtic FC: head to head and statistics
An upcoming fixture is scheduled for 15 Oct 2026 as SL Benfica go head-to-head with Celtic FC. Our rating model gives SL Benfica a 64% chance of securing victory, while Celtic FC hold a 14% probability. Across their last five matches, SL Benfica have recorded 4 wins, 0 draws, and 1 loss. Celtic FC have posted a recent record of 3 victories, 0 draws, and 2 defeats from their last five games. The Elo comparison places SL Benfica on 1778 points against a rating of 1574 for Celtic FC.
Matches 2026/27
| 15 Oct 2026 15 Oct 2026 | SL Benfica | 64% | 22% | 14% | Celtic FC | 2026/27 | Europa League | League phase – Matchday 2 |
The percentages are calculated based on the difference in team strength according to our own rating system. The model converts this difference into the probability of either team winning, while the probability of a draw depends on how evenly matched the teams are — the smaller the gap in strength, the higher the chance of a draw.
Ranking position – UEFA
| Club | 2021/22 | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | 2024/25 | 2025/26 | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 |
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SL Benfica | 20.000 | 25.000 | 14.000 | 18.750 | 12.250 | 90.000 |
| 59 |
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Celtic FC | 6.000 | 6.000 | 7.000 | 16.000 | 9.000 | 44.000 |
Form in recent games
| SL Benfica | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct 2026 11 Oct 2026 | win 2:0 | 🏠 | Vitoria Guimarães | Primeira Liga | Head-to-head record and team comparison SL Benfica - Vitoria Guimarães |
| 20 Sep 2026 20 Sep 2026 | loss 1:3 | 🚌 | FC Porto | Primeira Liga | |
| 16 Sep 2026 16 Sep 2026 | win 2:0 | 🚌 | AC Milan | Europa League | Head-to-head record and team comparison AC Milan - SL Benfica |
| 13 Sep 2026 13 Sep 2026 | win 3:1 | 🏠 | Gil Vicente FC | Primeira Liga | |
| 9 Sep 2026 9 Sep 2026 | win 4:0 | 🚌 | Moreirense FC | Primeira Liga | |
| Celtic FC | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep 2026 20 Sep 2026 | loss 0:1 | 🏠 | Rangers FC | Premiership | Head-to-head record and team comparison Celtic FC - Rangers FC |
| 17 Sep 2026 17 Sep 2026 | loss 1:3 | 🏠 | Ferencvárosi TC | Europa League | Head-to-head record and team comparison Celtic FC - Ferencvárosi TC |
| 9 Sep 2026 9 Sep 2026 | win 1:0 | 🚌 | St. Johnstone FC | Premiership | |
| 5 Sep 2026 5 Sep 2026 | win 2:1 | 🚌 | St. Mirren FC | Premiership | |
| 2 Sep 2026 2 Sep 2026 | win 3:0 | 🏠 | Aberdeen FC | Premiership | |
Elo Ranking
| Club | Elo | Last changes | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 |
|
SL Benfica | 1778 |
11 Oct 2026 2:0 vs Vitoria Guimarães Primeira Liga +2.63 |
20 Sep 2026 1:3 vs FC Porto Primeira Liga -9.10 |
16 Sep 2026 2:0 vs AC Milan Europa League League phase +19.83 |
13 Sep 2026 3:1 vs Gil Vicente FC Primeira Liga +2.25 |
9 Sep 2026 4:0 vs Moreirense FC Primeira Liga +5.99 |
5 Sep 2026 3:0 vs CS Marítimo Primeira Liga +4.21 |
31 Aug 2026 2:1 vs Estoril Praia Primeira Liga +2.74 |
27 Aug 2026 3:1 vs Aarhus GF Europa League Qualifications - Play-off +5.71 |
20 Aug 2026 3:1 vs Aarhus GF Europa League Qualifications - Play-off +3.42 |
17 Aug 2026 7:0 vs Casa Pia AC Primeira Liga +6.35 |
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| 99 |
|
Celtic FC | 1574 |
20 Sep 2026 0:1 vs Rangers FC Premiership -14.48 |
17 Sep 2026 1:3 vs Ferencvárosi TC Europa League League phase -20.45 |
9 Sep 2026 1:0 vs St. Johnstone FC Premiership +2.64 |
5 Sep 2026 2:1 vs St. Mirren FC Premiership +3.58 |
2 Sep 2026 3:0 vs Aberdeen FC Premiership +1.77 |
29 Aug 2026 2:1 vs Falkirk FC Premiership +2.06 |
25 Aug 2026 1:5 vs LASK Champions League Qualifications - Play-off -18.02 |
19 Aug 2026 3:0 vs LASK Champions League Qualifications - Play-off +8.03 |
9 Aug 2026 5:1 vs Kilmarnock FC Premiership +4.51 |
3 Aug 2026 1:0 vs Dundee FC Premiership +1.93 |
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Portugal - Scotland
| 13 Aug 2026 13 Aug 2026 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 1:1 | SL Benfica | 2026/27 | Europa League | Qualifications - Round 3 | |||
| 6 Aug 2026 6 Aug 2026 | SL Benfica | 6:1 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 2026/27 | Europa League | Qualifications - Round 3 | |||
| 29 Jan 2026 29 Jan 2026 | FC Porto | 3:1 | Rangers FC | 2025/26 | Europa League | League phase – Matchday 8 | |||
| 27 Nov 2025 27 Nov 2025 | Rangers FC | 1:1 | SC Braga | 2025/26 | Europa League | League phase – Matchday 5 | |||
| 2 Oct 2025 2 Oct 2025 | Celtic FC | 0:2 | SC Braga | 2025/26 | Europa League | League phase – Matchday 2 | |||
Featured matches SL Benfica - Celtic FC
SL Benfica - Celtic FC, 15 Oct 2026
Benfica host Celtic FC on 15 October at Estádio da Luz in the second matchday of the UEFA Europa League league phase. The Lisbon side began with a 2–0 away win over Milan, while Celtic lost 1–3 at home to Ferencváros. Benfica therefore start the round with three points; the visitors are looking to get their campaign moving after a defeat.
The opening results give the teams contrasting starting positions, but there is still a long way to go in the league phase. Benfica kept a clean sheet at San Siro and scored twice, while Celtic found the net once but conceded three goals. The result in Lisbon will be important for Celtic’s attempt to recover points, while the home side can extend its positive start.
The clubs have met several times in European competition, with their previous encounters coming in the European Cup and Champions League. This meeting takes place in the Europa League, where both will be aiming to build a position in the 36-team table. Kick-off at Estádio da Luz is scheduled for 21:00 local time.
FAQ
The next match between SL Benfica and Celtic FC will take place on 15 Oct 2026.