Benfica thrashed FC St. Gallen 5-0 in the Europa League second qualifying round, with Vangelis Pavlidis scoring four goals. The Portuguese side were already in control before St. Gallen had Jozo Stanić sent off for a second yellow card just before the hour mark.
On aggregate Benfica advances · 6:2
Benfica 5:0 FC St. Gallen 1879 — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half1 - 0
- 21
Second half4 - 0
- 50
- 55
- 57
- 74
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Questions & Answers
What was the final score of Benfica vs FC St. Gallen 1879?
Benfica 5-0 FC St. Gallen 1879 (UEFA Europa League, Qualification Round 2).
Who scored?
Vangelis Pavlidis (11', assist Rafa Silva) for Benfica; Vangelis Pavlidis (55') for Benfica; Vangelis Pavlidis (65', assist Alexander Bah) for Benfica; Vangelis Pavlidis (74') for Benfica; Clément Lenglet (82', assist Dodi Lukebakio) for Benfica.
Was Benfica's win deserved?
Yes — Benfica were on top for most of the match.
Were there any red cards in Benfica vs FC St. Gallen 1879?
Yes — sent off: Jozo Stanić (FC St. Gallen 1879, 57').
Standings
Benfica – FC St. Gallen 1879
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Head to Head meetings
Benfica – FC St. Gallen 1879
Benfica
FC St. Gallen 1879
- 1
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 1
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  1 | 1  |
Scored goals | 6 | 2 |
Average per game | 3 | 1 |
The biggest victory | 5-0 | 1-2 |
Benfica
FC St. Gallen 1879
Best statistical picks
Benfica – FC St. Gallen 1879
Both teams scored in 8 of the last 9 matches
Goals over the last 10 matches favour Over 2.5
Benfica opened the score in 8 of the last 10 matches
Corners over the last 10 matches favour Over 10.5
Corners over the last 10 matches favour Under 10.5
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Ask the AI bot about this matchOdds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.11 | 9.00 | 13.00 |
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Slight edge — Benfica
Benfica is a slight favourite in the CheckLive calculation: 60.5 + 5.8 for home advantage = 66.3 vs 60.7 for FC St. Gallen 1879. CheckLive signal strength 58/100.
Both teams to score — Yes1.91
Medium confidence58%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
58.6
58.9
CheckSkill
56.3
56.6
CheckMental
73.2
73.2
CheckLive total66.3 vs 60.7+5.6Benfica: 60.5 + 5.8 for home advantage = 66.3
More match signals
Over 3.565%1.73
Over 4.558%2.50
Home win — Benfica57%1.11
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the favourite in Benfica vs FC St. Gallen 1879?
In the CheckLive calculation Benfica is the favourite: 60.5 + 5.8 for home advantage = 66.3 vs 60.7. Signal strength 58/100; it is not a win probability.
How does CheckLive rate the match?
The rating is built on three metrics: form (CheckForm), quality (CheckSkill) and mentality (CheckMental). Their values and the match signals are below.
What does Confidence mean?
Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
What is the correct-score prediction?
CheckLive calculation: 4-1 (Benfica vs FC St. Gallen 1879, regulation time). Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
Head to Head meetings
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- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.11 | 9.00 | 13.00 |