AC Milan vs Benfica Stats: Head-to-head Record Before 16 September 2026

AC Milan vs Benfica meet in the UEFA Europa League League Stage - 1 on 16 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 UTC in Milan. The venue name is not confirmed, but the match is listed in Milan and forms part of the new league-stage format of the competition. With both clubs aiming to position themselves strongly for the Play Offs, this fixture carries clear group-stage significance and will be closely watched by neutral observers and bettors tracking AC Milan vs Benfica stats.

In the current Europa League standings, AC Milan enter the league stage ranked 23rd with zero matches played, while Benfica are listed 4th, also yet to start their campaign but tagged with a strong recent form line of “WWDWW” in the competition context. That contrast in pre-tournament status underlines how much is at stake here: Milan look to assert themselves at home, while Benfica aim to confirm their status as one of the early pacesetters in the League Round.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a very limited direct history between AC Milan and Benfica in the available dataset, offering a small but instructive sample for evaluating their head-to-head profile.

• Previous meetings: 1
• AC Milan wins: 0
• Draws: 0
• Benfica wins: 1

AC Milan vs Benfica Timeline & Historical Context

The AC Milan vs Benfica timeline in the data is built around a single competitive-friendly style encounter in the International Champions Cup. While not a UEFA competition, it still offers a rare direct comparison between the two clubs in a structured tournament setting and forms the entire statistical base for their modern head-to-head record.

On 28 July 2019, the sides met in the International Champions Cup Group Stage - 2 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. In that match, AC Milan hosted Benfica on neutral soil, with the first half ending goalless at 0-0. After the interval, Benfica found the decisive breakthrough and closed out a 1-0 victory over 90 minutes. The result gave Benfica the edge in this limited historical sample, both in terms of wins and goals scored.

Because all available head-to-head information comes from this single 2019 fixture, the rivalry’s statistical narrative is necessarily narrow. Still, that match underlines Benfica’s ability to edge tight contests, while also suggesting AC Milan will approach this Europa League meeting with a clear point to prove. As a result, the AC Milan vs Benfica timeline currently leans slightly toward the Portuguese side, but remains too thin to draw sweeping historical conclusions.

AC Milan vs Benfica Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall AC Milan vs Benfica stats are based on that one recorded encounter, yet they still allow for a basic numerical breakdown of goals and averages.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: AC Milan 0 - 1 Benfica
• Average Goals per Match: AC Milan 0.00 vs Benfica 1.00

Venue Split Performance:

• At AC Milan's stadium: 0 matches played here — AC Milan won 0 (as home side), Benfica won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
• At Benfica's stadium: 0 matches played here — Benfica won 0 (as home side), AC Milan won 0 (as away side), 0 draws

AC Milan vs Benfica Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the AC Milan vs Benfica last results in recent competitive fixtures:

• 28 July 2019: AC Milan 0-1 Benfica (Half-time: 0-0) – International Champions Cup, Group Stage - 2

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 AC Milan Matches Results and Stats

For the 2026 UEFA Europa League season to date, AC Milan are yet to play a match in this competition. Their record shows no fixtures played, no goals scored, and no goals conceded so far. As a result, there are no recent Europa League-specific trends to draw on in terms of attacking rhythm or defensive resilience, and this opening League Stage - 1 clash will effectively set the baseline for their continental campaign.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 0, Lose 0

Last 5 Benfica Matches Results and Stats

Benfica arrive with a meaningful Europa League statistical footprint in the 2026 season. Across 6 fixtures played in the competition, they have recorded 4 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss, supported by an impressive 19 goals scored and only 6 conceded. Their attack has been particularly potent at home, averaging 4.7 goals per match, while away from home they still maintain a solid 1.7 goals per game. Defensively, they concede an average of 1.0 goal per match overall, with slightly tighter numbers at home than away. Benfica have also converted all 4 penalties awarded to them, underlining their efficiency from the spot and adding another dimension to their offensive threat heading into this league-stage meeting in Milan.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

The historical head-to-head record between AC Milan and Benfica in the available data is minimal, with a single International Champions Cup fixture from 28 July 2019 ending in a 1-0 win for Benfica. That result gives the Portuguese side a narrow edge in direct encounters, reflected in a 1-0 aggregate goal advantage and a perfect win ratio from the lone meeting. However, the sample is too small to define the rivalry in a definitive way, particularly as it came in a pre-season tournament on neutral ground.

From a broader statistical perspective, Benfica’s Europa League season profile in 2026 is far more developed than Milan’s at this stage. With 6 matches played, 4 wins, and a strong goal difference built on 19 goals scored and only 6 conceded, Benfica enter the League Stage - 1 fixture with clear momentum and a proven attacking structure. AC Milan, by contrast, start with a clean slate in this competition, with no goals for or against and no recent Europa League form indicators. Taken together, the numbers suggest Benfica bring stronger competition-specific form and the only positive head-to-head result into this encounter, while AC Milan will look to leverage home conditions in Milan to reset the historical balance and establish themselves in the League Round.

AC Milan vs Benfica H2H Statistics updated on 11 September 2026.