Benfica - Rio Ave
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Benfica take on Rio Ave in Liga Portugal Bwin at Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica (da Luz) on 2 May 2027.
The most recent match for Benfica was a 2-0 win over Guimaraes, preceded by a 1-3 defeat against FC Porto.
The most recent match for Rio Ave was a 3-2 win over Nacional, preceded by a 0-1 defeat against Alverca.
The numbers favour Benfica, with 19 points and 7 goals conceded in 8 matches, against 7 points and 17 goals conceded in 8 matches for Rio Ave.
The record over the 24 previous meetings: 19 wins for Benfica, 2 wins for Rio Ave and 3 draws. See every meeting between Benfica and Rio Ave.
Our algorithm predicts Benfica to win, with a probability of 82%.
Team forms
Previous confrontations (H2H)
10
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0
Clean sheets
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Liga Portugal Bwin
Stadion
Stadion name
Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica (da Luz)Capacity
65647Address
Rua José Maria NicolauLisboa
table 2026
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
FC Porto
|
24 |
Benfica
|
19 |
Sporting CP
|
18 |
Santa Clara
|
18 |
Arouca
|
14 |
Academico Viseu
|
14 |
GIL Vicente
|
11 |
SC Braga
|
11 |
Estrela
|
10 |
Alverca
|
8 |
Maritimo
|
8 |
Moreirense
|
8 |
Famalicao
|
7 |
Rio Ave
|
7 |
Guimaraes
|
5 |
Nacional
|
4 |
Casa Pia
|
4 |
Estoril
|
2 |
Possible line-up
Benfica — Formation: 4-2-3-1
Benfica — Formation: 4-2-3-1