Rio Ave - Benfica
Match preview
Rio Ave take on Benfica in Liga Portugal Bwin at Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube on 20 December 2026. Benfica arrive on the back of 4 straight wins.
The most recent match for Rio Ave was a 0-4 defeat against Sporting CP, after a 2-0 win over Estoril before that.
The most recent match for Benfica was a 2-1 win over Estoril, after a 3-1 win over Aarhus before that.
The numbers favour Benfica, with 4 points and 2 goals conceded in 2 matches, against no points and 3 goals conceded in 2 matches for Rio Ave.
Our algorithm predicts Benfica to win, with a probability of 73%. The full split: Rio Ave 10%, draw 17%, Benfica 73%.
Team forms
Previous confrontations (H2H)
2 Rio Ave
3 Draw
19 Benfica
54%
Over 2.5 goals
58%
Both teams scored
3.3
Goals per match
0
|
10
Clean sheets
Biggest win:
Benfica 5-0 Rio Ave
(2024)
Most goals:
Benfica 4-2 Rio Ave
(2022)
Goals scored all matches
0.92
2.38
Goals in home matches
1.00
3.00
Goals in away matches
0.83
1.75
Above is calculated based on the below matches
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Stadion
Stadion name
Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol ClubeCapacity
12815Address
Rua Dona Maria Pães RibeiroVila do Conde
table 2026
Primeira Liga
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
FC Porto
|
12 |
Sporting CP
|
10 |
Arouca
|
9 |
Santa Clara
|
8 |
Benfica
|
7 |
GIL Vicente
|
7 |
Maritimo
|
7 |
Estrela
|
5 |
SC Braga
|
4 |
Nacional
|
4 |
Moreirense
|
4 |
Guimaraes
|
3 |
Rio Ave
|
3 |
Famalicao
|
2 |
Academico Viseu
|
2 |
Alverca
|
2 |
Estoril
|
1 |
Casa Pia
|
0 |
Possible line-up
This possible line-up is based on both teams' past line-ups, especially the most recent one. The actual line-up may differ and will be shown here as soon as it is announced.
Rio Ave — Formation: 4-2-3-1
Benfica — Formation: 4-2-3-1
Rio Ave — Formation: 4-2-3-1
Benfica — Formation: 4-2-3-1