Kickoff: 16 Mar 2025
Rio Ave
Benfica
Liga Portugal Betclic, Venue: Estadio dos Arcos (Vila do Conde, Portugal)
Match Timeline
Final Time (2-3)
90+4'
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Clayton
88'
S. Dahl (out: Bruma)
88'
K. Zoabi (out: K. Bondoso)
88'
J. Tomé (out: M. Vrousai)
80'
2-3
K. Aktürkoğlu (F. Aursnes)
75'
2-2
Clayton
74'
K. Aktürkoğlu (out: Z. Amdouni)
74'
A. Belotti (out: V. Pavlidis)
74'
R. Sanches (out: O. Kökçü)
73'
J. Graça (out: O. Pohlmann)
73'
T. Bakoulas (out: D. E. Tıknaz)
68'
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D. E. Tıknaz
64'
1-2
B. Aguilera
62'
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F. Luís
58'
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Clayton
58'
T. Morais (out: André Luiz)
53'
0-2
V. Pavlidis (pen)
46'
L. Barreiro (out: T. Araújo)
Half Time (0-1)
30'
0-1
O. Kökçü
Statistics
Possession
40%
60%
Corner kicks
3
11
Fouls
16
12
Passes (total)
311
464
Yellow cards
3
1
Red cards
1
0
Shots (total)
7
20
Shots (on target)
2
8
Shots (off target)
3
5
Accurate passes
251
389
Rio Ave vs Benfica Preview Stats
These statistics include important metrics such as Points Per Game, Win Percentage, BTTS, and Over 2.5 Goals. They are based on the last 10 matches (or fewer) across all competitions (including cups, continental leagues, etc). You can find more detailed data under "Teams Form" below.
Points Per Game (Overall)
Rio Ave
Benfica
1.5
2.11
Points Per Game (Home/Away)
Rio Ave
Benfica
1.6
2
Win Percentage (Overall)
Rio Ave
Benfica
40%
67%
Win Percentage (Home/Away)
Rio Ave
Benfica
40%
67%
Both Teams To Score (matches - Overall)
Rio Ave
Benfica
80%
33%
Both Teams To Score (matches - Home/Away)
Rio Ave
Benfica
80%
33%
Over 2.5 Goals (matches - Overall)
Rio Ave
Benfica
70%
56%
Over 2.5 Goals (matches - Home/Away)
Rio Ave
Benfica
80%
33%
Rio Ave vs Benfica Key Facts
Benfica are 41% better in form than Rio Ave over the last matches.
Benfica are 27% better in terms of average goals scored than Rio Ave over the last matches across all competitions.
Benfica have allowed 29% fewer goals on average than Rio Ave over the last matches across all competitions.
Rio Ave (playing at home) are 40% better in terms of average goals scored than Benfica (playing away).
Benfica, when playing at away, has been 38% better than Rio Ave playing at home, in terms of average goals conceded over the last matches.
Referee: Ferreira Goncalves, Joao Antonio
Avg ▊: 5.4
Avg ▊: 0.1
Avg
▊
▊
: 0.2
Rio Ave vs Benfica Head to Head
Rio Ave
All Time H2H
39 matches
Benfica
Wins
2
Draws
4
Wins
33
30
Goals
93
5.1%
Win Perc.
84.6%
10.3%
Draw Perc.
10.3%
84.6%
Lost Perc.
5.1%
BTTS Yes / No
56.4% / 43.6%
2.5 Goals Over / Under
56.4% / 43.6%
Rio Ave
Recent H2H
8 matches
Benfica
Wins
0
Draws
1
Wins
7
5
Goals
22
0%
Win Perc.
87.5%
12.5%
Draw Perc.
12.5%
87.5%
Lost Perc.
0%
BTTS Yes / No
50% / 50%
2.5 Goals Over / Under
62.5% / 37.5%
The last match between Rio Ave and Benfica was played on 27-10-2024, at Benfica's stadium and was won by Benfica with 5-0.
Rio Ave vs Benfica Prediction
How Often Did the Teams Win When They Were Expected To?
Rio Ave started as the favorite in 2 out of their last 10 matches and successfully upheld that status by winning 1 (50%). This performance is considered good.
Benfica entered 7 of their last 10 matches as the favorite, maintaining that status in 6 (86%) of those matches with a win. This performance is rated as excellent.
Last 15-Minute Comebacks: Points Secured from a Losing Position
Rio Ave (1 point earned away):
- playing away against FC Arouca, drew 1-1 (10 Feb 2025), Liga Portugal Betclic.
Who Will Win?
Benfica holds a 72.5% chance of winning the match, with strong confidence. Rio Ave's chances are at 11.8%, and the likelihood of a draw is 15.7%.
Will Both Teams Score?
It's hard to say if Rio Ave and Benfica will both score, as the chances are equal for Yes and No.
How Many Goals Will Be Scored (Over/Under 2.5)?
We think that over 2.5 goals will be scored in this match, with a 62.5% chance and strong confidence.
View Performance of PredictionsMore Chances (by odds)
First To Score
1
X
2
20.9%
4.8%
74.3%
Confidence: strong
First Half Result
1
X
2
11.7%
34.1%
54.2%
Confidence: strong
Match Corners 9.5
Over
Under
51.5%
48.5%
Confidence: weak
DISCLAIMER:
The predictions provided on this site are for informational purposes only and are not guaranteed outcomes. We strongly recommend to make your own judgments before placing any bets. The site cannot be held responsible or liable for any wins or losses resulting from relying solely on these predictions without independent analysis.
Teams Form (all competitions)
10
Matches
9
1.5
Pts/Game (PPG)
2.11
1.6
PPG Home
2.17
1.4
PPG Away
2
40%
Win Perc.
67%
40%
Win Perc. Home
67%
40%
Win Perc. Away
67%
30%
Draw Perc.
11%
40%
Draw Perc. Home
17%
20%
Draw Perc. Away
0%
30%
Lost Perc.
22%
20%
Lost Perc. Home
17%
40%
Lost Perc. Away
33%
4 / 3 / 3
Won/Draw/Lost
6 / 1 / 2
2 / 2 / 1
W/D/L Home
4 / 1 / 1
2 / 1 / 2
W/D/L Away
2 / 0 / 1
Teams Goals (all competitions)
14 / 1.4
Scored / Avg
16 / 1.78
7 / 1.4
Scored Home / Avg
13 / 2.17
7 / 1.4
Scored Away / Avg
3 / 1
14 / 1.4
Conceded / Avg
9 / 1
8 / 1.6
Conc. Home / Avg
6 / 1
6 / 1.2
Conc. Away / Avg
3 / 1
8
BTTS Matches
3
80%
BTTS %
33%
80%
BTTS Home
33%
80%
BTTS Away
33%
70%
Over 2.5
56%
30%
Under 2.5
44%
80%
Over 2.5 Home
67%
20%
Under 2.5 Home
33%
60%
Over 2.5 Away
33%
40%
Under 2.5 Away
67%
Teams Statistics (points, goals, corners etc)
25
Matches
24
1.16
PPG
2.33
1.1
Scored Avg
2.3
1.6
Conceded Avg
0.75
28%
Win Perc.
75%
32%
Draw Perc.
8%
40%
Lost Perc.
17%
2.7
Match goals Avg*
3.1
32%
Failed to score
8%
12%
Clean Sheets
50%
47%
Possession
60%
2.4
Match Cards Avg*
1.8
2.2
▊Cards Avg
1.8
0.1
▊Cards Avg
0
9.8
Total Corners Match*
9.8
4.1
Total Corners Team*
7.3
* Match Goals: average total number of goals scored in a match (both teams).
* Match Cards Avg: average number of cards received by the team, per match.
* Total Corners: average number of corners per match (both teams).
* Total Corners Team: average number of corners earned by the team, per match.
Teams Statistics (Over/Under goals, cards, corners etc)
56%
BTTS
42%
12%
BTTS 1H
29%
32%
BTTS 2H
4%
52%
Goals Over 2.5
63%
32%
Goals Over 3.5
33%
8%
Goals Over 4.5
25%
48%
Goals Under 2.5
38%
68%
Goals Under 3.5
67%
32%
Corners Over 4.5
88%
28%
Corners Over 5.5
71%
24%
Corners Over 6.5
58%
16%
Corners Over 7.5
46%
68%
Cards Over 1.5
50%
44%
Cards Over 2.5
38%
24%
Cards Over 3.5
21%
8%
Cards Over 4.5
4%
* Corners Over: earned by the team.
* Cards Over: cards received by the team.