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Benfica U23 vs Rio Ave U23 - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
Portugal
Liga Next Gen U23 
AI Match Summary
Neither side could be separated in this Liga Next Gen U23 matchup, with the score ending 0-0.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
42%
20%
38%
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Benfica U23
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
42%
/ Low Confidence
- Form's been kind to Rio Ave U23 lately — more wins on the board than Benfica U23.
- Benfica U23 are the model's pick here, at 50%.
- Regular Liga Next Gen U23 form gives a decent read on both sides.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 25%
Over 4.5 Goals 11%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 74.2%
Benfica U23 Clean Sheet 15%
Rio Ave U23 Clean Sheet 14%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Benfica U23 | Rio Ave U23 |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 29 | 30 |
| Wins | 13 | 16 |
| Draws | 3 | 5 |
| Losses | 13 | 9 |
| Goals Scored | 1.55 | 1.57 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.59 | 1.2 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.06 | 1.56 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Aug 20, 2026 Liga Next Gen U23
Benfica U23 vs Rio Ave U23
0:0
May 4, 2022 Taca Revelacao U23
Benfica U23 vs Rio Ave U23
4:1
Feb 24, 2022 Liga Next Gen U23
Benfica U23 vs Rio Ave U23
0:0
Feb 3, 2022 Liga Next Gen U23
Rio Ave U23 vs Benfica U23
0:0
Feb 25, 2021 Liga Next Gen U23
Rio Ave U23 vs Benfica U23
0:4
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Benfica U23 48 / 100
Rio Ave U23 23 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).
Attack & Defence Capability Index
Benfica U23 Rio Ave U23
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Benfica U23 Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Benfica U23 scored in 79% of their last 29 games.
Rio Ave U23's defensive record shows goals conceded in 67% of 30 matches.
Games between these two average 1.80 goals.
Benfica U23 went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Benfica U23 VS Rio Ave U23
1 Goals Scored 1.38
1.75 Goals Conceded 1.13
63% Over 1.5 63%
63% Over 2.5 25%
25% Over 3.5 25%
Recent Form & Match History
Benfica U23
(Home) 25 Sept
Maritimo U23
1 : 3 Benfica U23
19 Sept
Benfica U23
3 : 0 Torreense U23
14 Sept
Leiria U23
1 : 2 Benfica U23
09 Sept
Benfica U23
0 : 1 Vizela U23
02 Sept
Benfica U23
1 : 2 Academico Viseu U23
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19 Sept
Benfica U23
3 : 0 Torreense U23
09 Sept
Benfica U23
0 : 1 Vizela U23
02 Sept
Benfica U23
1 : 2 Academico Viseu U23
20 Aug
Benfica U23
0 : 0 Rio Ave U23
20 May
Benfica U23
3 : 4 Santa Clara U23
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Rio Ave U23
(Away) 06 Oct
Rio Ave U23
1 : 1 Moreirense U23
29 Sept
Rio Ave U23
1 : 0 Penafiel U23
19 Sept
Rio Ave U23
1 : 1 Braga U23
15 Sept
Famalicao U23
0 : 1 Rio Ave U23
08 Sept
Rio Ave U23
2 : 3 Torreense U23
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15 Sept
Famalicao U23
0 : 1 Rio Ave U23
01 Sept
Gil Vicente U23
0 : 2 Rio Ave U23
20 Aug
Benfica U23
0 : 0 Rio Ave U23
28 Apr
Leiria U23
1 : 0 Rio Ave U23
29 Mar
Estrela da Amadora U23
1 : 0 Rio Ave U23
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League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sporting CP U23 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 15:9 | 15 |
| 2 | Academico Viseu U23 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 14:10 | 14 |
| 3 | Estoril U23 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 16:12 | 13 |
| 4 | Rio Ave U23 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 8:5 | 12 |
| 5 | FC Felgueiras U23 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 12:9 | 11 |
| 6 | SC Farense U23 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 11:11 | 11 |
| 7 | Braga U23 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 11:9 | 10 |
| 8 | Vizela U23 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8:6 | 10 |
| 9 | Benfica U23 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 10:9 | 10 |
| 10 | Santa Clara U23 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 5:3 | 9 |
| 11 | Gil Vicente U23 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9:10 | 8 |
| 12 | Moreirense U23 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 10:9 | 8 |
| 13 | Famalicao U23 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 13:15 | 8 |
| 14 | Leiria U23 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7:8 | 8 |
| 15 | Leixoes U23 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 12:12 | 6 |
| 16 | Torreense U23 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 9:12 | 6 |
| 17 | Penafiel U23 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 9:11 | 5 |
| 18 | Estrela da Amadora U23 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6:13 | 5 |
| 19 | Portimonense U23 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 4:9 | 4 |
| 20 | Maritimo U23 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 5:12 | 3 |
Promotion - Liga Next Gen U23 (Championship Group)
Relegation - Liga Next Gen U23 (Losers stage)
