Rio Ave vs Benfica: prediction and head-to-head
The numbers behind Rio Ave vs Benfica
Rio Ave and Benfica have met 14 times on record: Rio Ave won 0, Benfica won 12 and 2 were drawn.
A model forecast is not available for this fixture yet. You can still explore both clubs and their head-to-head record below.
The tables on this page are past results, not predictions.
Rio Ave vs Benfica: the next meeting
Rio Ave vs Benfica
· Liga Portugal · Rio Ave at home
Rio Ave vs Benfica head-to-head
Every meeting on record, Jan 6, 2019 to Jan 17, 2026
14 meetings: Rio Ave won 0, Benfica won 12 and 2 were drawn. Goals: Rio Ave 12, Benfica 37.
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2026 | Rio Ave | 0-2 | Benfica | Liga Portugal |
| Sep 23, 2025 | Benfica | 1-1 | Rio Ave | Liga Portugal |
| Mar 16, 2025 | Rio Ave | 2-3 | Benfica | Liga Portugal |
| Oct 27, 2024 | Benfica | 5-0 | Rio Ave | Liga Portugal |
| May 17, 2024 | Rio Ave | 1-1 | Benfica | Liga Portugal |
| Jan 14, 2024 | Benfica | 4-1 | Rio Ave | Liga Portugal |
| Apr 2, 2023 | Rio Ave | 0-1 | Benfica | Liga Portugal |
| Oct 8, 2022 | Benfica | 4-2 | Rio Ave | Liga Portugal |
| Mar 1, 2021 | Benfica | 2-0 | Rio Ave | Liga Portugal |
| Oct 18, 2020 | Rio Ave | 0-3 | Benfica | Liga Portugal |
Show all 14 meetings
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2020 | Rio Ave | 1-2 | Benfica | Liga Portugal |
| Nov 2, 2019 | Benfica | 2-0 | Rio Ave | Liga Portugal |
| May 12, 2019 | Rio Ave | 2-3 | Benfica | Liga Portugal |
| Jan 6, 2019 | Benfica | 4-2 | Rio Ave | Liga Portugal |
Scores are written home side first.
What has happened when Rio Ave and Benfica meet
Counted over their 14 meetings on record
Both teams scored in 8 of their 14 meetings, and 8 had more than 2.5 goals.
| Result | Meetings |
|---|---|
| Both teams scored | 57%8 of 14 |
| Over 1.5 goals | 93%13 of 14 |
| Over 2.5 goals | 57%8 of 14 |
| Over 3.5 goals | 43%6 of 14 |
| Rio Ave kept a clean sheet | 0%0 of 14 |
| Benfica kept a clean sheet | 43%6 of 14 |
| Rio Ave won at home | 0%0 of 7 |
| Benfica won at home | 86%6 of 7 |
Rio Ave and Benfica side by side
Each club's last 12 months, all competitions
| Result | Rio Ave | Benfica |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 8 won, 8 drawn, 18 lost in 34 | 33 won, 10 drawn, 6 lost in 49 |
| Goals scored per game | 0.9 | 2.4 |
| Goals conceded per game | 1.8 | 0.9 |
| Won | 24%8 of 34 | 67%33 of 49 |
| Drew | 24%8 of 34 | 20%10 of 49 |
| Lost | 53%18 of 34 | 12%6 of 49 |
| Both teams scored | 44%15 of 34 | 61%30 of 49 |
| Over 1.5 goals | 79%27 of 34 | 92%45 of 49 |
| Over 2.5 goals | 56%19 of 34 | 71%35 of 49 |
| Over 3.5 goals | 32%11 of 34 | 45%22 of 49 |
| Kept a clean sheet | 15%5 of 34 | 33%16 of 49 |
| Did not score | 47%16 of 34 | 8%4 of 49 |
Rio Ave and Benfica: the last five results
Rio Ave
- Lost1-2Away against Academico ViseuNov 1, 2026
- Lost0-4Home against FamalicãoOct 25, 2026
- Won3-2Home against NacionalOct 11, 2026
- Lost0-1Away against AlvercaSep 19, 2026
- Drew3-3Home against Estrela AmadoraSep 14, 2026
Rio Ave goals first.
Benfica
- Won2-1Away against Santa ClaraOct 26, 2026
- Won4-1Away against Omonia NicosiaOct 22, 2026
- Won4-1Home against CelticOct 15, 2026
- Won2-0Home against Vitória GuimarãesOct 11, 2026
- Lost1-3Away against PortoSep 20, 2026
Benfica goals first.
Rio Ave and Benfica in the table
Questions about Rio Ave vs Benfica
How many times have Rio Ave and Benfica met?
14 times on record. Rio Ave won 0, Benfica won 12 and 2 were drawn.
How often do both teams score when Rio Ave and Benfica meet?
Both teams scored in 8 of their 14 meetings on record (57%).
Are the numbers on this page predictions?
No. The tables are results from matches already played.
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