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Manchester United vs Benfica – Head to head record, results & stats

Manchester United logo

Manchester United

W D D W W
8
meetings
20 goals total
Last: 31 Oct 2017
Benfica logo

Benfica

L D D L L
5
Manchester United wins
2
Draws
1
Benfica wins
62% 25% 13%
13
Goals scored
7

Who would win if they met today?

Cast your vote — fan sentiment for this rivalry.

Match averages

2.5
Avg goals / game
62%
Both to score
50%
Over 2.5 goals
3 / 0
Clean sheets (Man Utd / Benfica)

Biggest wins

All meetings (8)

Date Home Score Away Result Competition
31 Oct 2017 Manchester United 2 - 0 Benfica W UEFA Champions League
18 Oct 2017 Benfica 0 - 1 Manchester United W UEFA Champions League
22 Nov 2011 Manchester United 2 - 2 Benfica D UEFA Champions League
14 Sep 2011 Benfica 1 - 1 Manchester United D UEFA Champions League
06 Dec 2006 Manchester United 3 - 1 Benfica W UEFA Champions League
26 Sep 2006 Benfica 0 - 1 Manchester United W UEFA Champions League
07 Dec 2005 Benfica 2 - 1 Manchester United L UEFA Champions League
27 Sep 2005 Manchester United 2 - 1 Benfica W UEFA Champions League

By venue

At Manchester United 3W 1D 0L
At Benfica 1W 1D 2L

Competitions faced in

Year-by-year

Year Man Utd D Benfica
2017 2 0 0
2011 0 2 0
2006 2 0 0
2005 1 0 1
First meeting
27 Sep 2005

About this head-to-head

Manchester United and Benfica have met 8 times on record. Manchester United lead with 5 wins, Benfica have won 1 time and the two clubs have drawn 2 matches between them. Their first recorded meeting was on 27 September 2005.

This page is the permanent head-to-head hub for Manchester United 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: Manchester United and Benfica.

Across their recorded meetings, Manchester United have found the net 13 times against Benfica, while Benfica have scored 7 times in reply — a combined 20 goals shared between the two sides. Their most recent fixture was played on 31 October 2017, the latest chapter in a rivalry stretching back to 2005. Follow every upcoming Manchester United 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.

Manchester United vs Benfica — head-to-head FAQ

How many times have Manchester United and Benfica played each other?

Manchester United and Benfica have met 8 times on record, with the first meeting on 27 September 2005.

Who has won more, Manchester United or Benfica?

Manchester United have the edge with 5 wins to Benfica's 1, with 2 draws between them.

How many goals are scored when Manchester United play Benfica?

Their meetings produce 2.5 goals per game on average, and both teams have scored in 62% of them.