Rio Ave FC vs Benfica
Portugal - Liga Portugal
- 17/01/2026, 20:30Liga PortugalRio Ave FC0 - 2Benfica17/01/2026, 20:30Liga PortugalRio Ave FC
0 - 2
Benfica - 23/09/2025, 19:15Liga PortugalBenfica1 - 1Rio Ave FC23/09/2025, 19:15Liga PortugalBenfica
1 - 1
Rio Ave FC - 16/03/2025, 18:00Liga PortugalRio Ave FC2 - 3Benfica16/03/2025, 18:00Liga PortugalRio Ave FC
2 - 3
Benfica - 27/10/2024, 18:00Liga PortugalBenfica5 - 0Rio Ave FC27/10/2024, 18:00Liga PortugalBenfica
5 - 0
Rio Ave FC - 17/05/2024, 19:45Liga PortugalRio Ave FC1 - 1Benfica17/05/2024, 19:45Liga PortugalRio Ave FC
1 - 1
Benfica
Key Statistics
Avg. Goals
Well above avg
4.38League 0.00
Over 2.5 Goals
Well above avg
88%League 0%
Both Teams Score
Well above avg
38%League 0%
Cards
Well above avg
4.25League 0.00
Corners
Well above avg
9.50League 0.00
Over / Under
0.5
1+ gol
OVER100%UNDER0%1.5
2+ gol
OVER87%UNDER13%2.5
3+ gol
OVER68%UNDER32%3.5
4+ gol
OVER56%UNDER44%
The recent scoring sample is stronger for Over 0.5 at 100% across the last 10 relevant matches. That makes the goal market a top pick for this match.
- 11/10/2026, 14:30Liga PortugalRio Ave FC3 - 2WNacional da Madeira11/10/2026, 14:30Liga PortugalRio Ave FC
3 - 2
Nacional da MadeiraW - 19/09/2026, 17:00Liga PortugalAlverca1 - 0LRio Ave FC19/09/2026, 17:00Liga PortugalAlverca
1 - 0
Rio Ave FCL - 14/09/2026, 17:45Liga PortugalRio Ave FC3 - 3DEstrela Amadora14/09/2026, 17:45Liga PortugalRio Ave FC
3 - 3
Estrela AmadoraD - 06/09/2026, 14:30Liga PortugalSanta Clara4 - 0LRio Ave FC06/09/2026, 14:30Liga PortugalSanta Clara
4 - 0
Rio Ave FCL - 28/08/2026, 19:15Liga PortugalRio Ave FC0 - 4LSporting28/08/2026, 19:15Liga PortugalRio Ave FC
0 - 4
SportingL - 22/08/2026, 17:00Liga PortugalGD Estoril Praia0 - 2WRio Ave FC22/08/2026, 17:00Liga PortugalGD Estoril Praia
0 - 2
Rio Ave FCW - 15/08/2026, 19:30Liga PortugalRio Ave FC0 - 2LPorto15/08/2026, 19:30Liga PortugalRio Ave FC
0 - 2
PortoL
Rio Ave FC scored in 3/7 recent form matches and averaged 1.14 goals.
- 11/10/2026, 17:00Liga PortugalBenfica2 - 0WVitória Guimarães11/10/2026, 17:00Liga PortugalBenfica
2 - 0
Vitória GuimarãesW - 20/09/2026, 19:30Liga PortugalPorto3 - 1LBenfica20/09/2026, 19:30Liga PortugalPorto
3 - 1
BenficaL - 13/09/2026, 17:00Liga PortugalBenfica3 - 1WGil Vicente13/09/2026, 17:00Liga PortugalBenfica
3 - 1
Gil VicenteW - 09/09/2026, 19:45Liga PortugalMoreirense FC0 - 4WBenfica09/09/2026, 19:45Liga PortugalMoreirense FC
0 - 4
BenficaW - 05/09/2026, 17:00Liga PortugalCS Marítimo0 - 3WBenfica05/09/2026, 17:00Liga PortugalCS Marítimo
0 - 3
BenficaW - 31/08/2026, 19:15Liga PortugalBenfica2 - 1WGD Estoril Praia31/08/2026, 19:15Liga PortugalBenfica
2 - 1
GD Estoril PraiaW - 17/08/2026, 19:15Liga PortugalCasa Pia0 - 7WBenfica17/08/2026, 19:15Liga PortugalCasa Pia
0 - 7
BenficaW
Benfica scored in 7/7 recent form matches and averaged 3.14 goals.
Both teams are equal in terms of Scored/game
Both teams are equal in terms of Conceded/game
Both teams are equal in terms of xG
Both teams are equal in terms of xGA
Both teams are equal in terms of First-Half Form
Both teams are equal in terms of Offsides
Both teams are equal in terms of Corners
Both teams are equal in terms of Cards
Both teams are equal in terms of Shots on Target
Predicted Lineup
Starting
| # | Form | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Porto | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 4 | +16 | 24 | |
| 2 | Benfica | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 7 | +17 | 19 | |
| 3 | Sporting | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 9 | +11 | 18 | |
| 4 | Santa Clara | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 4 | +8 | 18 | |
| 5 | FC Arouca | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 7 | +4 | 14 | |
| 6 | Gil Vicente | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 6 | +2 | 14 | |
| 7 | Academico Viseu | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 10 | +1 | 14 | |
| 8 | Alverca | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 12 | +1 | 11 | |
| 9 | Sporting Braga | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 10 | -1 | 11 | |
| 10 | Estrela Amadora | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 15 | -1 | 10 | |
| 11 | CS Marítimo | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 14 | -5 | 8 | |
| 12 | Moreirense FC | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 15 | -7 | 8 | |
| 13 | Famalicão | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 11 | -1 | 7 | |
| 14 | Rio Ave FC | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 17 | -9 | 7 | |
| 15 | Vitória Guimarães | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 10 | -5 | 5 | |
| 16 | Nacional da Madeira | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 18 | -9 | 4 | |
| 17 | Casa Pia | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 17 | -14 | 4 | |
| 18 | GD Estoril Praia | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 12 | -8 | 2 |
Rio Ave FC vs Benfica: Statistics and Analysis - Liga Portugal 2026/2027
On this page you can check all the key statistics for Rio Ave FC vs Benfica - goals, corners, form, trends, head-to-head record and more.
This Liga Portugal match will be played on 20/12/2026 (Sunday) at 00:00.
The fixture is part of game week 15th of the Liga Portugal season. Rio Ave FC currently sits in position 16th of the Liga Portugal table. Benfica occupies position 3rd.
Stat Probabilities for Rio Ave FC vs Benfica
Our projection system combines both teams' numbers into percentage chances for the key statistical markets in this match:
Both teams to score: our projection puts the chance of both teams scoring in Rio Ave FC vs Benfica at 38%.
Over 2.5 goals: the combined stats for Rio Ave FC and Benfica point to a 88% chance of over 2.5 goals in this match.
For our tips built on these numbers, see the Rio Ave FC vs Benfica prediction page.
Who is the favorite in Rio Ave FC vs Benfica?
According to the latest match odds, is the favorite at an implied probability of about 0%. The full 1X2 market has Rio Ave FC at , the draw at , and Benfica at .
Overall performance in the Liga Portugal
Rio Ave FC's record so far reads 1W-1D-5L from 7 played a win rate of 14% at 0.57 points per game.
Benfica stands at 6W-1D-1L from 8 played, winning 75% of their matches at 2.38 points per game.
In their last five, Rio Ave FC has gone 1W-1D-3L, averaging 0.8 points per game.
Benfica's last five read 4W-1D-0L, at 2.6 points per game.
At home, Rio Ave FC has a 33% win rate (1W-0D-3L from 3 played).
On the road, Benfica has won 50% of their matches (2W-1D-1L from 4 played).
Goal statistics for Rio Ave FC vs Benfica
In attack, Rio Ave FC averages 0.71 goals scored per game in the Liga Portugal (5 in total), while conceding 2.14 per game (10 in total).
Benfica averages 3.13 goals scored per game (7 in total) and 0.88 conceded per game (4 in total).
Rio Ave FC's top scorer this season is Clayton, with 10 goals.
For Benfica, Evangelos Pavlidis leads the scoring charts with 23 goals this season.
Rio Ave FC's main creator is Clayton, with 4 assists.
Andreas Schjelderup tops the Benfica assist chart with 6.
More detail - goals home and away, expected goals and first-to-score rates - is in the tables above.
Head-to-head: Rio Ave FC vs Benfica
Rio Ave FC and Benfica have met 12 times in recent years. The record:
Rio Ave FC wins: 0
Draws: 2
Benfica wins: 10
Frequently asked questions about Rio Ave FC vs Benfica
When is Rio Ave FC vs Benfica?
The match will be played on 20/12/2026 (Sunday) at 00:00.
What is the head-to-head record between Rio Ave FC and Benfica?
Across their last 12 meetings the record is 0-2-10 (Rio Ave FC wins – draws – Benfica wins).
What was the last match between Rio Ave FC and Benfica?
The two sides last met on 17/01/2026, and the result was Rio Ave FC 0 vs 2 Benfica. Full details: Rio Ave FC vs Benfica, 17/01/2026.
Who is the favorite in Rio Ave FC vs Benfica?
is the favorite at odds of , an implied probability of about 0%. Rio Ave FC is priced at , the draw at and Benfica at .
Where can I find a Rio Ave FC vs Benfica prediction?
You can find our full prediction, including in-depth analysis on the Rio Ave FC vs Benfica prediction page.
Where can I find Rio Ave FC vs Benfica stats?
All key statistics for Rio Ave FC vs Benfica are on this page, updated in real time.
Where can I watch Rio Ave FC vs Benfica?
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