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Rio Ave vs Benfica

Portugal Portugal

Liga Portugal Estádio do Rio Ave
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Sat, 17 Jan 2026, 20:30
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Scoring Trends

Rio Ave
VS
Benfica
1.14
Goals Scored
2.13
1.43
Goals Conceded
0.5
71%
Over 1.5
100%
57%
Over 2.5
38%
43%
Over 3.5
25%

Detailed Analysis

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Expert Analysis by Omoye ThankGod

We see a lean towards Benfica, yet the outcome is far from guaranteed. The numbers point towards an entertaining affair with plenty of goalmouth action.

History suggests these rivals know firmly how to exploit each other's weaknesses. We see value in expecting at least three goals given the offensive data. This view is consistent with the long-term performance data of both clubs.

Match Possible Outcome Percentage

Match Winner

Home Win24%
Draw33%
Away Win43%

Goals & Scoring

Both Teams to Score52%
Over 1.5 Goals89%
Over 2.5 Goals61%

Match Events

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Previous Encounters

23 Sept 25 LIG
Benfica
1:1
Rio Ave
16 Mar 25 LIG
Rio Ave
2:3
Benfica
27 Oct 24 LIG
Benfica
5:0
Rio Ave
17 May 24 LIG
Rio Ave
1:1
Benfica
14 Jan 24 LIG
Benfica
4:1
Rio Ave

Recent Form (Last 5)

Rio Ave

Home Team
04 Jan
Rio Ave
3 : 1
Casa Pia
28 Dec
Sporting CP
4 : 0
Rio Ave
20 Dec
Gil Vicente
2 : 2
Rio Ave
13 Dec
Rio Ave
0 : 1
Vitoria Guimaraes
06 Dec
AFS
1 : 2
Rio Ave

Benfica

Away Team
07 Jan
Benfica
1 : 3
Braga
03 Jan
Benfica
3 : 1
Estoril
28 Dec
Braga
2 : 2
Benfica
22 Dec
Benfica
1 : 0
Famalicao
17 Dec
SC Farense
0 : 2
Benfica

League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 FC Porto 17 16 1 0 36:4 49
2 Sporting CP 17 13 3 1 47:9 42
3 Benfica 17 11 6 0 36:11 39
4 Gil Vicente 17 7 7 3 22:12 28
5 Braga 17 7 6 4 31:18 27
6 Moreirense 17 8 3 6 24:24 27
7 Vitoria Guimaraes 17 7 4 6 18:22 25
8 Famalicao 17 6 5 6 20:14 23
9 Estoril 17 5 5 7 28:29 20
10 Rio Ave 17 4 8 5 22:29 20
11 Alverca 17 6 2 9 17:27 20
12 Estrela da Amadora 17 4 7 6 23:27 19
13 Santa Clara 17 4 5 8 14:19 17
14 Nacional 17 4 5 8 21:26 17
15 Casa Pia 17 3 5 9 17:32 14
16 Arouca 17 3 5 9 18:42 14
17 Tondela 17 3 3 11 12:29 12
18 AFS 17 0 4 13 11:43 4

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