Rio Ave FC vs Benfica stats, standings and H2h

Rio Ave FC vs Benfica: Pre-Match Statistics and Analysis - Liga Portugal 2025/2026

These are all the statistics you need to know for the Rio Ave FC vs Benfica match scheduled for 17/01/2026 at 03:30 PM.

Get a full breakdown of both teams with complete statistics throughout the competition. Check out the latest team trends, current form, goals scored and conceded, head-to-head history, and other important information.

Relevant facts about Rio Ave FC vs Benfica

Here is some information about Rio Ave FC vs Benfica that could prove helpful in your analysis of the match:

• Matches with goals conceded: Rio Ave FC has conceded at least one goal in their last 9 matches in the competition.

• Over 2.5 goals: The last 3 matches involving Rio Ave FC have seen over 2.5 goals scored.

• Over 3.5 goals: Rio Ave FC is on a streak of 3 straight matches with 4 or more total goals.

• Under 9.5 corners: The last 5 matches involving Benfica have had under 9.5 corners.

• Undefeated: Benfica has gone 32 matches without losing in this competition.

And now here is a list of statistical probabilities for the upcoming Rio Ave FC vs Benfica match in the Liga Portugal.

Stat Probabilities for Rio Ave FC vs Benfica

Here are the percentage chances that certain statistical events will happen in Rio Ave FC vs Benfica, according to our projection system.

• BTTS: The statistics say the chances of both teams scoring in Rio Ave FC vs Benfica is 44%.

• Over 2.5 goals: The combination of stats for Rio Ave FC and Benfica show that there is 69% chance of over 2.5 goals scored in this match.

• Over 4.5 team corners – against: Rio Ave FC's opponents have taken 5 or more corners in 76% of their matches in the competition.

• Over 4.5 cards: According to the stats, Rio Ave FC matches have had 4 or more total cards shown 75% of the time.

• Over 1.5 team goals – scored: According to the numbers, there is a 75% chance of Benfica scoring 2 or more goals in this match.

• Over 4.5 cards: According to the stats, Benfica matches have had 4 or more total cards shown 75% of the time.

Aside from all the different stats for this match, you can also check out our free predictions for this and other matches, which provide more important details.

Overall Performance of Rio Ave FC vs Benfica

Let's now take a look at how Rio Ave FC and Benfica have performed thus far in the Liga Portugal. Rio Ave FC has played 17 matches and has a record of 4 wins, 8 draws, and 5 losses.

Meanwhile, Benfica has 11 wins, 6 draws, and 0 losses in 17 matches thus far.

So based on those numbers, Rio Ave FC has a win rate of 24%, while Benfica has come out on top in 65% of their matches.

Rio Ave FC - Home performance

Rio Ave FC has played at home 8 times in the Liga Portugal, and has the following record in those matches:

• Wins: 2

• Draws: 3

• Defeats: 3

That gives Rio Ave FC a 25% win rate at their home stadium. They have been held to draws 38% of the time, while losses make up 38% of their home matches.

Benfica - Away performance

On the opposite side, Benfica has played 8 away matches thus far, and these are their numbers as the visiting side:

• Wins: 6

• Draws: 2

• Defeats: 0

In terms of percentages, Benfica has won 75% of away matches. They have drawn with their hosts in 25% of those matches and have suffered defeat 0% of the time as visitors.

And if you're interested in finding out more home and away statistics for both sides, you can also get that information on this page.

Goal statistics for Rio Ave FC vs Benfica

Goal statistics are a good way to see how both teams perform offensively and defensively. So here are the goals scored and conceded numbers of Rio Ave FC and Benfica ahead of their upcoming matchup.

Goals scored

Rio Ave FC has scored a total of 22 goals so far in the Liga Portugal, while their opponent Benfica has found the back of the net 36 times to date.

Based on average goals scored, Rio Ave FC has an average of 1.29 goals scored in this current campaign, and Benfica has scored 2.12 on average.

These scoring statistics help give a deeper understanding of the two sides' attacking ability thus far in the competition. And if you'd like to see more detailed stats of the two teams, the APWin platform also provides goals scored at home and away, expected goals, and first to score stats.

Goals conceded

On the defensive side of the ball, Rio Ave FC has conceded 29 goals in 17 matches, which is an average of 1.71 goals conceded per match.

Meanwhile, visiting Benfica has an average of 0.65 goals conceded per match after surrendering 11 goals in 17 matches.

And for additional information about the two teams' defences during the current campaign, check out the tables above, which provide clean sheet percentages and expected goals against stats.

Direct Matchups Between Rio Ave FC vs Benfica

Rio Ave FC and Benfica have played each other 33 times in recent years. In those matches, Rio Ave FC has 2 wins, Benfica has 27 wins, and there have been 4 draws.

These recent head-to-head numbers should make clear who has had the upper hand in this matchup, or if the two sides have been more evenly matched. Moreover, it may help in predicting the outcome of the next Rio Ave FC vs Benfica match.

Other trends from recent matchups

• Over 9.5 Corners: All of the last 4 matches between Rio Ave FC and Benfica have had over 9.5 corners taken.

• Undefeated: Rio Ave FC has not lost to Benfica in their last 15 matches.

• Matches with goals conceded: Rio Ave FC has conceded at least one goal in each of the last 31 matches against Benfica.

These statistics for the Rio Ave FC vs Benfica match are just the tip of the iceberg, as you can find so much more data for all the upcoming matches. Check out the teams' average corners per game, expected goals stats, yellow and red cards, and plenty of other information to help football fans make more educated bets and predictions.

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