Benfica and Rio Ave FC face each other on Tuesday 09.23.2025, at 20:15 (UK Time), in a Liga Portugal 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Benfica's home ground, the Estádio da Luz.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Benfica and Rio Ave FC, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Benfica vs Rio Ave FC
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Benfica Win
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Benfica preview
Benfica heads into the match with the following record in the Liga Portugal: in 4 matches, The Eagles secured 3 victories, 1 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 2.5 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Benfica's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 7 victories so far.
Benfica has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 15 goals, of which 7 were scored in the Liga Portugal, resulting in an average of 1.75 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Evangelos Pavlidis, who has found the back of the net 2 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Fredrik Aursnes has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, Benfica has conceded 2 goals in the Liga Portugal (an average of 0.5 per game) and 5 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.5 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Rio Ave FC preview
Rio Ave FC comes into the game with 5 matches played so far in the Liga Portugal. They have secured 0 victories, 3 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 0.6 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 0 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses.
Vilacondenses's attack has been highly effective, scoring 7 goals during this period. Of that total, 7 were netted in the Liga Portugal, with an average of 1.4 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.4.
Vilacondenses's offensive system is led by Clayton, the team's top scorer this season. The brazilian forward has found the back of the net 5 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, André Luiz Inácio da Silva. The forward has contributed with 1 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 12 goals with an average of 2.4 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 12 goals in 5 matches, averaging 2.4 per match.
Head to head: Benfica vs Rio Ave FC
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Home Team
Benfica
Portugal - Liga Bwin
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D W W W |
2.6 |
| Home | D W |
2 |
| Away | W W W W W |
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 80% | 50% | 100% |
| Goals | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Conceded | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 60% | 50% | 67% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.89 | 2.57 | 1.44 |
|
xGA
|
1.12 | 1.06 | 1.16 |
Away Team
Rio Ave FC
Portugal - Liga Bwin
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L D D D |
0.6 |
| Home | L D D D D |
0.67 |
| Away | L D |
0.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.8 | 3 | 5 |
| Scored | 1.4 | 1 | 2 |
| Conceded | 2.4 | 2 | 3 |
| Both Teams to Score | 80% | 67% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 100% | 67% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.33 | 1.16 | 1.57 |
|
xGA
|
1.88 | 2.03 | 1.66 |
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