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 5 straight wins.
The most recent match for Rio Ave was a 1-2 defeat against Academico Viseu, preceded by a 0-4 defeat against Famalicao.
The most recent match for Benfica was a 1-0 win over Alverca, preceded by a 4-1 win over GIL Vicente (Taça da Liga).
The numbers favour Benfica, with 25 points and 8 goals conceded in 10 matches, against 7 points and 23 goals conceded in 10 matches for Rio Ave.
The record over the 24 previous meetings: 2 wins for Rio Ave, 19 wins for Benfica and 3 draws. See every meeting between Rio Ave and Benfica.
Our algorithm predicts Benfica to win, with a probability of 89%.
Team forms
Previous confrontations (H2H)
0
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10
Clean sheets
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Liga Portugal Bwin
Stadion
Stadion name
Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol ClubeCapacity
12815Address
Rua Dona Maria Pães RibeiroVila do Conde
table 2026
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
FC Porto
|
30 |
Benfica
|
22 |
Sporting CP
|
21 |
Santa Clara
|
21 |
Arouca
|
20 |
Academico Viseu
|
20 |
GIL Vicente
|
14 |
SC Braga
|
14 |
Moreirense
|
14 |
Alverca
|
11 |
Famalicao
|
10 |
Estrela
|
10 |
Guimaraes
|
8 |
Maritimo
|
8 |
Nacional
|
7 |
Rio Ave
|
7 |
Casa Pia
|
7 |
Estoril
|
2 |
Possible line-up
Rio Ave — Formation: 4-2-3-1
Rio Ave — Formation: 4-2-3-1