Rio Ave - SL Benfica 17.01.2026 prediction
Match prediction
We collected all the available Rio Ave and SL Benfica data, and based on their analysis, both teams will do their best on the field to win the match. But still, we found a bet which can be completely beneficial. Our prediction for Rio Ave SL Benfica - Both team to score - No.
17/01/2026
Rio Ave
SL Benfica
Coefficients at the time of publication of the forecast 17.01.2026 18:43
Match preview
The upcoming Portugal tournament, Liga Portugal, includes a scheduled match between Rio Ave and SL Benfica. The game is set to commence on 17.01 at 15:30. Sports bettors are invited to explore detailed betting tips for both Rio Ave and SL Benfica through the comprehensive analysis of team statistics and match predictions that follow.
H2H and previous results
In total, 49 games have been played between the teams. The most recent encounter occurred on 23.09.25, with a final score of 1:1. Rio Ave emerged victorious in 3 of the matches, while SL Benfica won 37 of the meetings. Additionally, there were instances where the teams played to a draw, resulting in 9 tied games. Therefore, based on these statistics, there is a goal difference of 42-108 between the two teams.
Comparison stat
On this website, without registering, you can find out the exact statistics of the Rio Ave and SL Benfica teams for the last ten matches played. For example, you can follow the number of wins, losses, and draws, as well as team statistics such as goals conceded.
Rio Ave review
Throughout the current Liga Portugal season, Rio Ave has played 10 games. The club has recorded 4 victories, 3 losses, and 3 draws, including 3 wins at home. These WDL statistics have led the team to 10 place in the standings. On average, Rio Ave has scored 13 goals and conceded 14 goals per game, with a goal difference of -1. When playing at home, Rio Ave typically scores an average of 33.3 goals per game. 5 matches at Rio Ave's home stadium have seen both teams score, accounting for 50% of their home matches. It takes Rio Ave an average of 33.3 minutes to score a goal at their home stadium.
SL Benfica review
In the current Liga Portugal season, SL Benfica has played 10 games. The club has won 7 of its away matches and, in total, has secured 6 wins, 0 losses, and 4 draws. The team has scored 20 goals and conceded 6 goals, resulting in a goal difference of +14. Currently, SL Benfica is in 3 place in the standings. On average, SL Benfica's away matches see approximately 34.6 goals scored by both teams. In SL Benfica's away matches, both teams have scored in 5 games, which accounts for 50% of their away matches. It takes SL Benfica players around 34.6 minutes of game time to score an away goal.
Standings
| Team | G | W | D | L | S | C | Pt | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 3. SL Benfica | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 17 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 36 | 11 | 39 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10. Rio Ave | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 17 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 22 | 29 | 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Prematch stats
Game Result
Goals scored
Score First Goal
Statistics on the percentage of matches, where Rio Ave and SL Benfica scored first in the Liga Portugal of the 2025/2026 season
Goals Time
RAV
SLB
Goals Handicap
Goals Conceded
SL Benfica is +163% Better in terms of Conceded goals.
Statistics of Rio Ave matches and SL Benfica matches within the tournament Liga Portugal.
Cards Stats
Total cards per match for Rio Ave and SL Benfica at the tournament Liga Portugal in 2025/2026 season
Betting tips
3 / 10 of last matches Rio Ave in all tournaments ended with her victory
4 / 10 of last matches Rio Ave in Liga Portugal ended with her victory
2 / 10 of her last matches SL Benfica in all competitions ended in defeat
Bet:1x2 - W1
6 / 10 of last matches in all competitions Rio Ave did not lose
7 / 10 of last matches in Liga Portugal Rio Ave did not lose
Bet:Double chance - 1X
4 / 10 of the last matches Rio Ave in all tournaments ended with its victory in the 1st half
3 / 10 of the last matches Rio Ave in Liga Portugal ended with its victory in the 1st half
2 / 10 of the last matches between the teams ended with a victory Rio Ave in the 1st half
2 / 10 of the last matches SL Benfica in Liga Portugal ended with its defeat in the 1st half
Bet:1x2 - 1 half - W1
4 / 10 of the last matches Rio Ave in all tournaments ended with its victory in the 2nd half
2 / 10 of the last matches between the teams ended with a victory Rio Ave in the 2nd half
1 / 10 of the last matches SL Benfica in all tournaments ended with a loss in the 2nd half
1 / 10 of the last matches SL Benfica in Liga Portugal ended with its defeat in the 2nd half
Bet:1x2 - 2 half - W1
3 / 10 of last matches Rio Ave in all competitions ended in a draw
3 / 10 of last matches Rio Ave in Liga Portugal ended in a draw
2 / 10 of last matches between the teams ended in a draw
2 / 10 of last matches SL Benfica in all competitions ended in a draw
4 / 10 of last matches SL Benfica in Liga Portugal ended in a draw
2 / 10 of last matches between the teams ended in a draw
Bet:1x2 - X
4 / 10 of her last matches Rio Ave in all competitions ended in defeat
3 / 10 of last matches Rio Ave in Liga Portugal ended in defeat
6 / 10 of last matches SL Benfica in all tournaments ended with her victory
6 / 10 of last matches SL Benfica in Liga Portugal ended with her victory
8 / 10 of last matches between the teams ended in victory SL Benfica
Bet:1x2 - W2
Coefficients at the time of publication of the forecast 17.01.2026 18:43
The most common result of matches between Rio Ave FC and SL Benfica when Rio Ave FC is playing at home is 0-1. 6 matches have ended with this result.
The most common result of matches between Rio Ave FC and SL Benfica is 0-1. 9 matches have ended with this result.
During the last 22 meetings with Rio Ave FC playing at home, Rio Ave FC have won 2 times, there have been 6 draws while SL Benfica have won 14 times. The goal difference is 35-19 in favour of SL Benfica.
During the last 47 meetings, Rio Ave FC have won 2 times, there have been 10 draws while SL Benfica have won 35 times. The goal difference is 106-40 in favour of SL Benfica.
Rio Ave FC's last home win against SL Benfica was in 2015.
Last season SL Benfica won both games against Rio Ave FC (5-0 at home and 3-2 away).
Did you know that Rio Ave FC scores 23% of their goals between the minutes 61-75?
Did you know that SL Benfica scores 25% of their goals between the minutes 31-45?
SL Benfica have lost none of their last 7 away matches.
Rio Ave FC haven't scored in 3 of their 8 home matches in Liga Portugal this season.
SL Benfica haven't scored in 1 of their 8 away matches in Liga Portugal this season.
SL Benfica's away record this season: 6-2-0.
Clayton Fernandes Silva is Rio Ave FC's top scorer with 10 goals. Vangelis Pavlidis has scored 17 times for SL Benfica.
Rio Ave FC have conceded a goal in each of their last 10 matches.
SL Benfica have scored at least one goal for 12 consecutive matches.
Rio Ave FC wins 1st half in 23% of their matches, SL Benfica in 55% of their matches.
Rio Ave FC wins 23% of halftimes, SL Benfica wins 55%.
Their last meeting was a draw. (1-1)
When Rio Ave FC leads 1-0 at home, they win in 40% of their matches.
When SL Benfica leads 0-1 away, they win in 91% of their matches.
When Rio Ave FC is down 0-1 home, they win 10% of their matches.
When SL Benfica is down 1-0 away, they win 14% of their matches.
In Liga Portugal, SL Benfica has better performance than Rio Ave FC.
SL Benfica's performance of the last 5 matches is better than Rio Ave FC's.
SL Benfica have lost just 0 of their last 5 games against Rio Ave FC (in all competitions).
In the last 5 meetings Rio Ave FC won 0, SL Benfica won 3, 2 draws.
SL Benfica have lost just 0 of their last 5 Liga Portugal games against Rio Ave FC.
Rio Ave FC have won just 0 of their last 5 Liga Portugal games against SL Benfica.
Rio Ave FC scores 1 goals in a match against SL Benfica and SL Benfica scores 2.8 goals against Rio Ave FC (on average).
Average number of goals in meetings between Rio Ave FC and SL Benfica is 3.8.
Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between Rio Ave FC and SL Benfica is 1.4.
Rio Ave FC scores 1.2 goals when playing at home and SL Benfica scores 1.88 goals when playing away (on average).
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