Benfica vs Rio Ave Football Stats

📍 Liga Portugal, Portugal
🕒 Tuesday 23rd September, 20:15 BST

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Our Prediction

Over 8.5 Corners

Benfica sit 3rd in the table, averaging 2.6 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per home match this season. Rio Ave are 16th, averaging 0.8 scored and 1.8 conceded on the road. Benfica have the stronger home record this season (7/10, 70%) against a Rio Ave side who've won 3/10 away (30%).

Benfica have been involved in high-scoring home games this season — Over 2.5 Goals has landed in 80% of their home fixtures (8/10). Rio Ave are lower on the road (50%, 5/10), averaging 0.8 scored and 1.8 conceded away from home.

BTTS figures are mid-range for both sides — Benfica at 50% in home games (5/10), Rio Ave at 30% away (3/10). Neither a clear yes nor no based on the stats alone.

Benfica regularly generate high corner counts at home (10+ corners in 80% of fixtures, 8/10). Rio Ave are lower on the road (50%). The home side's attacking style tends to produce set-piece volume regardless of the opponent.

Our Prediction: Over 8.5 Corners — Benfica see 9+ corners in 90% of home games, Rio Ave in 70% of away games. Plenty of set-piece action expected.

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League Table

The full Liga Portugal table for the 2025/2026 season, with Benfica (3rd) and Rio Ave (16th) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

Liga Portugal 2025/2026

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 Porto 34 28 4 2 66:18 +48 88
2 Sporting CP 34 25 7 2 89:24 +65 82
3 Benfica H 34 23 11 0 74:25 +49 80
4 Sporting Braga 34 16 11 7 64:36 +28 59
5 Famalicão 34 15 11 8 42:29 +13 56
6 Gil Vicente 34 13 11 10 47:38 +9 50
7 Moreirense 34 12 7 15 37:49 -12 43
8 Vitória Guimarães 34 12 6 16 39:51 -12 42
9 Arouca 34 12 6 16 47:64 -17 42
10 Estoril 34 10 9 15 54:57 -3 39
11 Alverca 34 10 9 15 35:52 -17 39
12 Rio Ave A 34 8 12 14 35:57 -22 36
13 Santa Clara 34 9 9 16 32:41 -9 36
14 Nacional 34 9 7 18 37:45 -8 34
15 Casa Pia 34 6 12 16 31:57 -26 30
16 Estrela Amadora 34 6 12 16 38:56 -18 30
17 Tondela 34 6 10 18 27:55 -28 28
18 AVS 34 3 12 19 27:67 -40 21

Team Form

Benfica have been in exceptional home form this season, winning 70% of their home matches compared to Rio Ave's 30% away. The hosts hold a significant form advantage heading into this fixture.

Benfica (Home Form) Rio Ave (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 7 (70%) 3 (30%)
Drawn 2 (20%) 2 (20%)
Lost 1 (10%) 5 (50%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Benfica have seen both teams score in 50% of home games, Rio Ave in 30% of away games. The full BTTS breakdown for both sides is in the table below.

Benfica (Home Form) Rio Ave (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 5 (50%) 3 (30%)

Match Goals

Benfica frequently feature in high-scoring home matches (Over 2.5 in 80%), while Rio Ave are lower on the road (50%). The hosts' attacking output could still drive the game past 2.5 goals.

Over Goals

Benfica (Home Form) Rio Ave (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 10 (100%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals 9 (90%) 8 (80%)
Over 2.5 Goals 8 (80%) 5 (50%)
Over 3.5 Goals 5 (50%) 3 (30%)

Under Goals

Benfica (Home Form) Rio Ave (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Under 1.5 Goals 1 (10%) 2 (20%)
Under 2.5 Goals 2 (20%) 5 (50%)
Under 3.5 Goals 5 (50%) 7 (70%)

Team Goals

Benfica have scored 2+ goals in 50% of home games this season, Rio Ave in 0% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Benfica (Home Form) Rio Ave (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 9 (90%) 5 (50%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 9 (90%) 3 (30%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 5 (50%) 0 (0%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 3 (30%) 0 (0%)

Goals Conceded

Benfica (Home Form) Rio Ave (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 6 (60%) 8 (80%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 3 (30%) 5 (50%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 3 (30%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 2 (20%)

Goal Totals

Benfica (Home Form) Rio Ave (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 26 (2.6 avg) 8 (0.8 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 9 (0.9 avg) 18 (1.8 avg)

Match Corners

Both Benfica (90% Over 8.5 at home) and Rio Ave (70% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches. Expect plenty of set-piece opportunities from both sides.

Benfica (Home Form) Rio Ave (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 9 (90%) 8 (80%)
Over 8.5 Corners 9 (90%) 7 (70%)
Over 9.5 Corners 8 (80%) 5 (50%)
Over 10.5 Corners 5 (50%) 3 (30%)
Over 11.5 Corners 2 (20%) 1 (10%)
Over 12.5 Corners 1 (10%) 1 (10%)

Team Corners

Benfica win 6+ corners in 60% of home games, generating decent attacking corner opportunities, and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 10% of home matches.

Rio Ave have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 10% of games), while conceding 6+ corners in 60% of away matches — the home side can expect some set-piece chances.

Corners Won

Benfica (Home Form) Rio Ave (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 8 (80%) 3 (30%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 8 (80%) 1 (10%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 6 (60%) 1 (10%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 6 (60%) 0 (0%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 4 (40%) 0 (0%)

Corners Conceded

Benfica (Home Form) Rio Ave (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 7 (70%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 2 (20%) 6 (60%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 6 (60%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 6 (60%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 5 (50%)

Head 2 Head

The head-to-head record below shows previous results between Benfica and Rio Ave. Historical meetings can reveal patterns in how these sides match up — use this alongside the current form and stats above for a fuller picture before placing a bet.

16th Mar, 2025
Rio Ave
2 – 3 HT: 0-1
Benfica
Corners 3–11 Cards 4–1 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
27th Oct, 2024
Benfica
5 – 0 HT: 3-0
Rio Ave
Corners 8–2 Cards 1–1 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
17th May, 2024
Rio Ave
1 – 1 HT: 0-1
Benfica
Corners 2–8 Cards 4–2 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
14th Jan, 2024
Benfica
4 – 1 HT: 1-1
Rio Ave
Corners 5–3 Cards 1–4 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
2nd Apr, 2023
Rio Ave
0 – 1 HT: 0-0
Benfica
Corners 3–6 Cards 3–3 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
8th Oct, 2022
Benfica
4 – 2 HT: 3-1
Rio Ave
Corners 8–3 Cards 1–2 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
1st Mar, 2021
Benfica
2 – 0 HT: 0-0
Rio Ave
Corners 6–6 Cards 1–0 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
18th Oct, 2020
Rio Ave
0 – 3 HT: 0-2
Benfica
Corners 4–4 Cards 1–3 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
17th Jun, 2020
Rio Ave
1 – 2 HT: 1-0
Benfica
Corners 4–10 Cards 6–2 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
14th Jan, 2020
Benfica
3 – 2 HT: 1-2
Rio Ave
Corners 9–1 Cards 1–2 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for Benfica vs Rio Ave across a range of markets — full time result, both teams to score, total goals, corners, and first half goals. Odds are sourced from leading bookmakers and are subject to change — always check with your bookmaker before placing a bet.

Full Time Result

Benfica 1.15
Draw 10.5
Rio Ave 26

Half Time Result

Benfica 1.48
Draw 3.46
Rio Ave 11.35

Double Chance

Benfica or Draw 1.03
Benfica or Rio Ave 1.09
Draw or Rio Ave 6.09

Both Teams to Score

Yes 2.38
No 1.71

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.11
Over 2.5 1.42
Over 3.5 2.1
Under 1.5 8.4
Under 2.5 3.3
Under 3.5 1.9

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.16
Over 1.5 1.98

Total Corners

Over 8.5 1.26
Over 9.5 1.44
Over 10.5 2.04
Over 11.5 2.1

Benfica Goals

Over 0.5 1.02
Over 1.5 1.21
Over 2.5 1.64

Rio Ave Goals

Over 0.5 1.95
Over 1.5 5.5
Over 2.5 16.5

Today's Football Acca

Statistical picks combined into a daily accumulator. Each selection backed by match data and recent form analysis.

⚽ Today's Over 2.5 Goals Acca
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    90% combined
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    80% combined
  • SønderjyskE U19 vs Nordsjaelland U19 15:00 BST | U19 League, Denmark SønderjyskE U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 11/12 home matches this season · Nordsjaelland U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/12 away matches this season · Odds: 1.28
    79% combined
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    75% combined
Acca odds (approx) 5.03
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Benfica vs Rio Ave Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Benfica vs Rio Ave?

Over 8.5 Corners — Benfica see 9+ corners in 90% of home games, Rio Ave in 70% of away games. Plenty of set-piece action expected.

Which team is likely to win, Benfica or Rio Ave?

Benfica hold a clear form advantage — they've won 70% of home games in Liga Portugal this season, while Rio Ave have won only 30% away. The home side look the stronger pick.

Will both teams score in the match between Benfica and Rio Ave?

Mixed — Benfica have seen BTTS in 50% of home games, Rio Ave in 30% of away games. The stats don't strongly point either way for this Liga Portugal fixture.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Benfica and Rio Ave?

Possibly — Benfica frequently feature in high-scoring home games (Over 2.5 in 80%), while Rio Ave are lower on the road (50%). The hosts' attacking output could still drive the game past 2.5 goals.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Benfica or Rio Ave?

Benfica have the stronger scoring record — 2+ goals in 50% of home games compared to Rio Ave's 0% away. The home side look the more likely to score multiple times.

Will there be many corners in the match between Benfica and Rio Ave?

Yes — both Benfica (90% Over 8.5 at home) and Rio Ave (70% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches in Liga Portugal. Plenty of set-piece opportunities expected.

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