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Benfica vs Rio Ave

Portugal Portugal

Liga Portugal Estádio da Luz
Benfica Logo

Benfica

1 - 1
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Rio Ave

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Scoring Trends

Benfica
VS
Rio Ave
2
Goals Scored
1.14
0.25
Goals Conceded
1.43
88%
Over 1.5
71%
25%
Over 2.5
57%
13%
Over 3.5
43%

Detailed Analysis

Explore Head-to-Head and Form below for more insights.

Expert Analysis by Omoye ThankGod

Benfica hold a slight statistical advantage, though this match remains competitive. Recent games suggest an open game with likely chances at both ends.

Their head-to-head record shows a history of competitive battles. Scoring trends strongly favor an Over 2.5 Goals match. The numbers provide a solid foundation for this match outlook.

Possible Outcome Probability

Match Winner

Home Win43%
Draw34%
Away Win23%

Goals & Scoring

Both Teams to Score53%
Over 1.5 Goals88%
Over 2.5 Goals60%

Match Events

10'
Ivanovic F.
55'
Brabec J.
57'
Dahl S.
58'
Sub
Gual M. In: Fernandes Silva C.
Out: Gual M.
58'
Sub
Spikic D. In: Andre Luiz
Out: Spikic D.
60'
Miszta C.
65'
Sub
Ivanovic F. In: Lukebakio D.
Out: Ivanovic F.
65'
Sub
Dahl S. In: Schjelderup A.
Out: Dahl S.
68'
Sub
Pohlmann O. In: Athanasiou N.
Out: Pohlmann O.
73'
Sub
Vrousai M. In: Nikitscher T.
Out: Vrousai M.
73'
Sub
Richards O. In: Liavas G.
Out: Richards O.
86' Event
Sudakov G.
Assist: Lukebakio D.
89'
Sub
Sudakov G. In: Barreiro L.
Out: Sudakov G.
90'
Fernandes Silva C.
90' Event
Andre Luiz
Assist: Nikitscher T.
90'
Sub
Rios R. In: Araujo H.
Out: Rios R.
90'
Barrenechea E.

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)

Benfica

Home 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

Rio Ave

Away 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

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