Rio Ave FC vs Benfica - Match Preview & Prediction
1.2
Rio Ave FC
Portugal - Portugal Liga NOS
Rio Ave FC vs Benfica
Saturday - Jan 17th, 20:30 PM
2
Benfica
Predictions & Tips
69% Over 2.5 Goals
82% Over 1.5 Goals
44% BTTS
2.77 Goals / Match
5.38 Cards / Match
8.38 Corners / Match
Rio Ave FC Information
Coming into this game, Rio Ave FC has picked up 7 points from the last 5 games, both home and away. That's 1.4 points per game on average. BTTS has landed in an intriguing 3 of those games. Rio Ave FC has scored 7 times in the last 5 fixtures.
We might see some goals in this one, with the last 3 games involving Rio Ave FC has ended with 3 or more goals being scored. Will Benfica get in on the action today? There has been a total of 16 goals in the last 5 games for Rio Ave FC, both home and away.
Things have not been going that well in front of goal for Rio Ave FC recently, with the side failing to score in 2 of the last 5 games. Will the manager change his tactics today, or throw in another forward?
In the last 5 matches for Rio Ave FC, 3 of those games has ended with both teams scoring. This season 11 matches (65% of all matches) involving Rio Ave FC has seen BTTS landing.
Benfica Information
Coming into this game, Benfica has picked up 11 points from the last 5 games, both home and away. That's 2.2 points per game on average. BTTS has landed in an intriguing 3 of those games. Benfica has scored 11 times in the last 5 fixtures.
Superb stuff from Benfica away from home, where they are currently unbeaten in 8 games. Can they go another game without defeat?
Momentum is really building for Benfica as they have now gone 17 games without losing. They have won 3 of the last 5 games they have played.
Benfica is unbeaten in the last 5 games coming into this fixture against Rio Ave FC, having won 3 and drawn 2. They have scored 11 goals in those 5 games.
In the last 5 matches for Benfica, 3 of those games has ended with both teams scoring. This season 9 matches (53% of all matches) involving Benfica has seen BTTS landing.
It's likely that Benfica will score today, as they have netted in the last 9 games coming into this one and have scored 11 goals in the last five games.
Who Will Win
The home team is 26 % worse to the away team in terms of points per game
Head to Head Record
Total Matches: 33
82% Over 1.5 Goals
27/33 Matches
61% Over 2.5 Goals
20/33 Matches
48% Over 3.5 Goals
16/33 Matches
61% BTTS
20/33 Matches
0% Clean Sheets
Rio Ave FC
39% Clean Sheets
Benfica
Goals Scored Who will score more? (Last 10 matches)
The home team is 64% worse than away team in terms of goals scored
| Scored Per Game | Rio Ave FC | Benfica |
|---|---|---|
| Over 0.5 | 60% | 90% |
| Over 1.5 | 40% | 60% |
| Over 2.5 | 10% | 20% |
| Over 3.5 | 0% | 10% |
| Failed To Score | 40% | 10% |
| Scored 1st/2nd Half | Rio Ave FC | Benfica |
|---|---|---|
| Scored in 1H | 36% | 91% |
| Scored in 2H | 64% | 73% |
| Scored in Both Halves | 20% | 50% |
| Scored Average 1H | 0.40 | 1.00 |
| Scored Average 2H | 0.70 | 0.80 |
Recent Form
Rio Ave FC
Recent: 3 Wins / 3 Draws / 4 Losses
| Form | Results | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | w l d d w l d l w l | 1.2 |
| Home | l d l w l | 0.8 |
| Away | w d w d l | 1.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| AVG | 2.90 | 2.60 | 3.20 |
| Scored | 11.00 | 4.00 | 7.00 |
| Conceded | 18.00 | 9.00 | 9.00 |
| BTTS | 60% | 40% | 80% |
| CS | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| FTS | 40% | 60% | 20% |
| xG | 0.94 | 0.87 | 1.00 |
| xGA | 1.89 | 1.88 | 1.91 |
SL Benfica
Recent: 6 Wins / 2 Draws / 2 Losses
| Form | Results | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | d w w w w d w l l w | 2 |
| Home | d w w w l | 2 |
| Away | w w d l w | 2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| AVG | 2.60 | 2.60 | 2.60 |
| Scored | 18.00 | 8.00 | 10.00 |
| Conceded | 8.00 | 5.00 | 3.00 |
| BTTS | 40% | 60% | 20% |
| CS | 50% | 40% | 60% |
| FTS | 10% | 0% | 20% |
| xG | 1.64 | 1.57 | 1.72 |
| xGA | 0.97 | 0.91 | 1.03 |
Goals Conceded Who will concede more? (Last 10 matches)
The home team is 125% worse than the away team in terms of goals conceded
| Scored Per Game | Rio Ave FC | Benfica |
|---|---|---|
| Over 0.5 | 100% | 50% |
| Over 1.5 | 40% | 20% |
| Over 2.5 | 20% | 10% |
| Over 3.5 | 20% | 0% |
| Cleansheets | 0% | 50% |
| Scored 1st/2nd Half | Rio Ave FC | Benfica |
|---|---|---|
| 1H Clean Sheet | 30% | 50% |
| 2H Clean Sheet | 40% | 90% |
| Conceded Average 1H | 0.90 | 0.70 |
| Conceded Average 2H | 0.90 | 0.10 |
Who will score first? (Based on last 10 matches)
40%
Scored first in 4 / 10
70%
Scored first in 7 / 10
| 10 Minutes | Rio Ave FC | Benfica |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 10 Mins | 0% | 0% |
| 11 - 20 Mins | 3% | 23% |
| 21 - 30 Mins | 14% | 12% |
| 31 - 40 Mins | 21% | 19% |
| 41 - 50 Mins | 14% | 15% |
| 51 - 60 Mins | 10% | 12% |
| 61 - 70 Mins | 17% | 8% |
| 71 - 80 Mins | 7% | 8% |
| 81 - 90 Mins | 14% | 4% |
| 15 Minutes | Rio Ave FC | Benfica |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 15 Mins | 0% | 12% |
| 16 - 30 Mins | 17% | 23% |
| 31 - 45 Mins | 28% | 31% |
| 46 - 60 Mins | 17% | 15% |
| 61 - 75 Mins | 21% | 8% |
| 76 - 90 Mins | 17% | 12% |
| Scored (10 min) | Rio Ave FC | Benfica |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 10 Mins | 0% | 0% |
| 11 - 20 Mins | 0% | 17% |
| 21 - 30 Mins | 18% | 17% |
| 31 - 40 Mins | 9% | 17% |
| 41 - 50 Mins | 18% | 11% |
| 51 - 60 Mins | 9% | 17% |
| 61 - 70 Mins | 18% | 11% |
| 71 - 80 Mins | 9% | 11% |
| 81 - 90 Mins | 18% | 0% |
| Scored (15 min) | Rio Ave FC | Benfica |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 15 Mins | 0% | 6% |
| 16 - 30 Mins | 18% | 28% |
| 31 - 45 Mins | 18% | 22% |
| 46 - 60 Mins | 18% | 22% |
| 61 - 75 Mins | 27% | 11% |
| 76 - 90 Mins | 18% | 11% |
| Conceded (10 min) | Rio Ave FC | Benfica |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 10 Mins | 0% | 0% |
| 11 - 20 Mins | 6% | 38% |
| 21 - 30 Mins | 11% | 0% |
| 31 - 40 Mins | 28% | 25% |
| 41 - 50 Mins | 11% | 25% |
| 51 - 60 Mins | 11% | 0% |
| 61 - 70 Mins | 17% | 0% |
| 71 - 80 Mins | 6% | 0% |
| 81 - 90 Mins | 11% | 13% |
| Conceded (15 min) | Rio Ave FC | Benfica |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 15 Mins | 0% | 25% |
| 16 - 30 Mins | 17% | 13% |
| 31 - 45 Mins | 33% | 50% |
| 46 - 60 Mins | 17% | 0% |
| 61 - 75 Mins | 17% | 0% |
| 76 - 90 Mins | 17% | 13% |
Number of Cards How many cards will there be?
4.6
Cards / Match
Sum of bookings per match between Rio Ave FC and Benfica
2.8 / Match
Booked / Match
1.8 / Match
Booked / Match
| Match Cards | Rio Ave FC | Benfica | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 2.5 | 70% | 70% | 70% |
| Over 3.5 | 60% | 50% | 55% |
| Over 4.5 | 60% | 50% | 55% |
| Over 5.5 | 40% | 50% | 45% |
| Over 6.5 | 40% | 30% | 35% |
| Team Cards | Rio Ave FC | Benfica | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cards For Average | 2.8 | 1.8 | 2.3 |
| Over 0.5 For | 80% | 70% | 75% |
| Over 1.5 For | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Over 2.5 For | 50% | 30% | 40% |
| Over 3.5 For | 50% | 20% | 35% |
| Cards Against | Rio Ave FC | Benfica | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 0.5 Against | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Over 1.5 Against | 70% | 80% | 75% |
| Over 2.5 Against | 40% | 50% | 45% |
| Over 3.5 Against | 20% | 40% | 30% |
First Half / Second Half Cards
| Half Cards | Rio Ave FC | Benfica | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1H Cards For Average | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.255 |
| 2H Cards For Average | 2 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1H Total Cards AVG | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 2H Total Cards AVG | 3.8 | 3.1 | 3.45 |
| 1H Had More Cards % | 10% | 30% | 20% |
| 2H Had More Cards % | 70% | 70% | 40% |
| Over X 1H/2H Cards | Rio Ave FC | Benfica | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1H Over 0.5 Cards For | 50% | 30% | 40% |
| 2H Over 0.5 Cards For | 70% | 70% | 70% |
| 1H Total Under 2 | 40% | 60% | 50% |
| 2H Total Under 2 | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| 1H is 2~3 Total Cards | 50% | 30% | 40% |
| 2H is 2~3 Total Cards | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| 1H Total Over 3 | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| 2H Total Over 3 | 40% | 40% | 40% |
Number of Corners How many corner kicks will there be?
9.2
Corners / Match
Average Corner Kicks per match between Rio Ave FC and Benfica
4 / Match
Corners Earned
5.2 / Match
Corners Earned
| Match Corners | Rio Ave FC | Benfica | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 6.5 | 80% | 70% | 75% |
| Over 7.5 | 80% | 60% | 70% |
| Over 8.5 | 80% | 40% | 60% |
| Over 9.5 | 60% | 40% | 50% |
| Over 10.5 | 60% | 20% | 40% |
| Over 11.5 | 50% | 20% | 35% |
| Over 12.5 | 30% | 20% | 25% |
| Over 13.5 | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Over 14.5 | 0% | 10% | 5.005% |
| First Half | Rio Ave FC | Benfica | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| FH Average | 57 | 38 | 47.5 |
| FH Over 4 | 6 | 4 | 5 |
| FH Over 5 | 4 | 3 | 3.5 |
| FH Over 6 | 4 | 3 | 3.5 |
| Second Half | Rio Ave FC | Benfica | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2H Average | 49 | 47 | 48 |
| 2H Over 4 | 7 | 4 | 5.5 |
| 2H Over 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| 2H Over 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Team Corners Corners Earned / Against
| Team Corners | Rio Ave FC | Benfica | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corners Earned / Match | 4 | 5.2 | 4.60 |
| Corners Against / Match | 6.6 | 3.3 | 4.95 |
| Over 2.5 For | 60% | 80% | 70% |
| Over 3.5 For | 40% | 60% | 50% |
| Over 4.5 For | 40% | 50% | 45% |
| Over 2.5 Against | 100% | 60% | 80% |
| Over 3.5 Against | 90% | 40% | 65% |
| Over 4.5 Against | 70% | 30% | 50% |
Shots, Offsides, Fouls & more
| Team Shots | Rio Ave FC | Benfica | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shots / Match | 8.2 | 14.7 | 11.45 |
| Shots Conversion Rate | 13% | 12% | 12.50% |
| Shots On Target / M | 3.1 | 5.3 | 4.20 |
| Shots Off Target / M | 5.1 | 9.4 | 7.25 |
| Shots Per Goal Scored | 7.45 | 8.17 | 7.81 |
| Team Shots Over 10.5 | 30% | 70% | 50% |
| Team Shots Over 11.5 | 20% | 70% | 45% |
| Team Shots Over 12.5 | 10% | 70% | 40% |
| Team Shots Over 13.5 | 10% | 50% | 30% |
| Team Shots Over 14.5 | 10% | 40% | 25% |
| Team Shots Over 15.5 | 10% | 30% | 20% |
| Team Shots On Target 3.5+ | 40% | 80% | 60% |
| Team Shots On Target 4.5+ | 20% | 70% | 45% |
| Team Shots On Target 5.5+ | 20% | 40% | 30% |
| Team Shots On Target 6.5+ | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Offside Stats | Rio Ave FC | Benfica | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offsides / Match | 3.89 | 2.4 | 3.15 |
| Over 2.5 Offsides | 7 | 3 | 5.00 |
| Over 3.5 Offsides | 5 | 2 | 3.50 |
| Misc Stats | Rio Ave FC | Benfica | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls Committed / Match | 13.1 | 11.6 | 12.35 |
| Fouled Against / Match | 15.1 | 16.7 | 15.90 |
| Average Possession | 47% | 52% | 49.5% |
Past Matches
23rd September 2025
Benfica 1Rio Ave FC 1
16th March 2025
Rio Ave FC 2Benfica 3
27th October 2024
Benfica 5Rio Ave FC 0
17th May 2024
Rio Ave FC 1Benfica 1
14th January 2024
Benfica 4Rio Ave FC 1
2nd April 2023
Rio Ave FC 0Benfica 1
8th October 2022
Benfica 4Rio Ave FC 2
1st March 2021
Benfica 2Rio Ave FC 0
18th October 2020
Rio Ave FC 0Benfica 3
17th June 2020
Rio Ave FC 1Benfica 2
14th January 2020
Benfica 3Rio Ave FC 2
2nd November 2019
Benfica 2Rio Ave FC 0
12th May 2019
Rio Ave FC 2Benfica 3
6th January 2019
Benfica 4Rio Ave FC 2
3rd February 2018
Benfica 5Rio Ave FC 1
13th December 2017
Rio Ave FC 3Benfica 2
26th August 2017
Rio Ave FC 1Benfica 1
7th May 2017
Rio Ave FC 0Benfica 1
21st December 2016
Benfica 2Rio Ave FC 0
24th April 2016
Rio Ave FC 0Benfica 1
20th December 2015
Benfica 3Rio Ave FC 1
21st March 2015
Rio Ave FC 2Benfica 1
31st October 2014
Benfica 1Rio Ave FC 0
18th May 2014
Benfica 1Rio Ave FC 0
7th April 2014
Benfica 4Rio Ave FC 0
1st December 2013
Rio Ave FC 1Benfica 3
30th March 2013
Benfica 6Rio Ave FC 1
11th November 2012
Rio Ave FC 0Benfica 1
29th April 2012
Rio Ave FC 2Benfica 2
16th December 2011
Benfica 5Rio Ave FC 1
8th May 2011
Rio Ave FC 1Benfica 2
26th January 2011
Rio Ave FC 0Benfica 2
18th December 2010
Benfica 5Rio Ave FC 2
Team Player List
Cezary Miszta 
Nicolaos Athanasiou 
Johnathan Panzo 
Brandon Aguilera Zamora 
Ole Pohlmann 
Francisco Petrasso 
Marc Gual Huguet 
Dario Špikić 
Jakub Brabec 
Anatolii Trubin 
Fredrik Aursnes 
Amar Dedic 
Richard Rios Montoya 
Samuel Dahl 
Muhammed Kerem Aktürkoğlu 
Leandro Barreiro 
Dodi Lukebakio 
Joshua Wynder Which Players Will Score?
Top Scores - Rio Ave FC
Top Scores - Benfica
Who Will Get Booked?
Cards Given - Rio Ave FC
Cards Per 90 Mins
Cards / 90 - Rio Ave FC
João Pedro Barradas Novais
|
2.05 AVG |
Karem Zoabi
|
1.55 AVG |
Tamás Nikitscher
|
1.33 AVG |
Julien Lomboto Lompombi
|
0.63 AVG |
Clayton
|
0.44 AVG |
FT Result Odds
| FT Result | 10Bet | 188Bet | 1xbet | 888Sport | Betfair | Betsson | CloudBet | Dafabet | HKJC | Interwetten | Ladbrokes | MansionBet | MelBet | Pinnacle | Sbo | Unibet | WilliamHill | bet365 | bwin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Ave FC | |||||||||||||||||||
| Draw | |||||||||||||||||||
| Benfica |
Double Chance Odds
| Double Chance | 10Bet | 1xbet | 888Sport | Pinnacle | Sbo | Unibet | WilliamHill |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Ave FC | |||||||
| Draw | |||||||
| Benfica |
Over/Under Odds
Both Teams To Score Odds
| Both Teams To Score | 10Bet | 188Bet | 1xbet | 888Sport | Pinnacle | Unibet | WilliamHill | bet365 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | 2.05 | 2.13 | 2.01 | 2.00 | 2.10 | 2.17 | 2.10 | 2.10 |
| No | 1.70 | 1.69 | 1.72 | 1.73 | 1.78 | 1.58 | 1.67 | 1.66 |
BTTS 1st Half Odds
BTTS 2nd Half Odds
Over/Under 1st Half Odds
Over/Under 2nd Half Odds
Result 1st Half Odds
Result 2nd Half Odds
Team To Score First Odds
Clean Sheet Home Odds
Clean Sheet Away Odds
| Clean Sheet - Away | 10Bet |
|---|---|
| Yes | 1.85 | >
| No | 1.83 |
Win To Nil Odds
| Win To Nil | bet365 |
|---|---|
| Rio Ave FC | 15.00 |
| Benfica | 2.10 |
Corners 1x2 Odds
Corners Over Under Odds
Portugal Liga NOS 2025/2026 Table
| Pos | Team | GF | GA | GD | Pts | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Porto | 36 | 4 | 32 | 49 | 2.35 |
| 2 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 50 | 9 | 41 | 45 | 3.28 |
| 3 | SL Benfica | 38 | 11 | 27 | 42 | 2.72 |
| 4 | Gil Vicente FC | 24 | 13 | 11 | 31 | 2.06 |
| 5 | Sporting Braga | 31 | 18 | 13 | 27 | 2.88 |
| 6 | Moreirense FC | 25 | 26 | -1 | 27 | 2.83 |
| 7 | Vitória Guimarães SC | 18 | 22 | -4 | 25 | 2.35 |
| 8 | FC Famalicão | 20 | 14 | 6 | 23 | 2 |
| 9 | Alverca | 19 | 28 | -9 | 23 | 2.61 |
| 10 | GD Estoril Praia | 28 | 29 | -1 | 20 | 3.35 |
| 11 | Rio Ave FC | 22 | 31 | -9 | 20 | 2.94 |
| 12 | Estrela Amadora | 23 | 27 | -4 | 19 | 2.94 |
| 13 | CD Santa Clara | 14 | 19 | -5 | 17 | 1.94 |
| 14 | CD Nacional Funchal | 22 | 28 | -6 | 17 | 2.78 |
| 15 | FC Arouca | 19 | 42 | -23 | 17 | 3.39 |
| 16 | Casa Pia AC | 17 | 35 | -18 | 14 | 2.89 |
| 17 | CD Tondela | 12 | 29 | -17 | 12 | 2.41 |
| 18 | AVS Futebol | 11 | 44 | -33 | 4 | 3.06 |
