Rio Ave FC and Benfica face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Liga Portugal season. The game takes place at Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube on Saturday, 17/01/2026, at 20:30 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Rio Ave FC vs Benfica, based on detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
APWin predictions for Rio Ave FC vs Benfica
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Over 2.5 Goals
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Rio Ave FC preview
Rio Ave FC comes into the match having played 17 games in the Liga Portugal so far. They have recorded 4 wins, 8 draws, and 5 losses, with an average of 1.18 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 4 wins, 8 draws, and 6 losses.
Rio Ave FC's attack has scored 24 goals during this period. Out of this total, 22 goals were scored in the Liga Portugal, averaging 1.29 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.33.
The offense system of Rio Ave FC is led by Clayton as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian forward has scored 10 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Clayton, who has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 29 goals with an average of 1.71 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 32 goals conceded in 18 matches, resulting in an average of 1.78.
Benfica preview
On the other hand, Benfica comes into the match having played 17 games in the Liga Portugal so far. They have recorded 11 wins, 6 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 2.29 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 20 wins, 7 draws, and 5 losses.
Benfica's attack has scored 54 goals during this period. Out of this total, 36 goals were scored in the Liga Portugal, averaging 2.12 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.69.
The offense system of Benfica is led by Evangelos Pavlidis as the top scorer of the season. The greek forward has scored 17 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Evangelos Pavlidis, who has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 11 goals with an average of 0.65 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 20 goals conceded in 32 matches, resulting in an average of 0.63.
Head to head: Rio Ave FC vs Benfica
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Rio Ave FC
Portugal - Liga Bwin
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L D L W |
1.18 |
| Home | W L D L W |
1.13 |
| Away | L D W D W |
1.22 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 24% | 25% | 22% |
| Goals | 3 | 2.88 | 3.11 |
| Scored | 1.29 | 1.25 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 1.71 | 1.63 | 1.78 |
| Both Teams to Score | 65% | 50% | 78% |
| Without Conceding | 12% | 13% | 11% |
| Failed To Score | 29% | 38% | 22% |
| 1st to Score | 41% | 63% | 22% |
|
xG
|
1.06 | 1.09 | 1.05 |
|
xGA
|
1.9 | 1.78 | 2 |
Benfica
Portugal - Liga Bwin
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D W W D |
2.29 |
| Home | W W D D W |
2.11 |
| Away | D W W W D |
2.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 65% | 56% | 75% |
| Goals | 2.76 | 2.89 | 2.63 |
| Scored | 2.12 | 2.11 | 2.13 |
| Conceded | 0.65 | 0.78 | 0.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 53% | 67% | 38% |
| Without Conceding | 47% | 33% | 63% |
| Failed To Score | 6% | 0% | 13% |
| 1st to Score | 41% | 78% | 75% |
|
xG
|
1.82 | 1.94 | 1.68 |
|
xGA
|
0.98 | 0.93 | 1.04 |
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