Benfica vs Rio Ave Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 23 Sep 2025

Primeira Liga Betting Preview: Benfica vs Rio Ave

Benfica host Rio Ave in this Portuguese Primeira Liga meeting at Estadio da Luz, with kick-off set for 15:15 on Tuesday 23 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Benfica could be big winners against Rio Ave. Take the -112 about them on the -2.25 Asian Handicap and get half stakes returned if the favourites win by two and a full payout if they triumph by more.

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Benfica won last time out by a 3-0 scoreline. It was away from home against AVS at Estadio do CD Aves. The Eagles managed six shots on target and enjoyed 64% possession, with Georgiy Sudakov, Vangelis Pavlidis and Franjo Ivanovic each scoring one goal.

Rio Ave have been defeated in back-to-back Primeira Liga outings. In a recent home game at Estadio dos Arcos, they were turned over 3-0 by Porto. The Vila do Conde team recorded two shots on goal and had 48% possession.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Benfica have beaten Rio Ave in the last two encounters. A 3-2 win on their travels at Estadio dos Arcos came after a 5-0 home success at Estadio da Luz. There have been nine Benfica wins and one draw in the past 10 H2H matches.

Primeira Liga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Benfica	19	13	6	0	42	11	31	42:11	45
12	Rio Ave	19	4	8	7	22	35	-13	22:35	20

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Benfica have 7 wins and 3 draws, averaging 2.3 goals from 5.4 shots on goal and 14.3 attempts. The Eagles have averaged 59.1% possession and 5.3 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 0.5 goals from 4.0 shots on goal, 10.7 attempts and 4.0 corners.

Top goalscorer Vangelis Pavlidis has found the net 7 times, with Franjo Ivanovic, Fredrik Aursnes, Kerem Akturkoglu and Nicolas Otamendi scoring 2 each. Vangelis Pavlidis is the top assists maker on 4, with goalkeepers Anatoliy Trubin and Samuel Soares managing 5 clean sheets between them.

Rio Ave have 1 victory, 3 defeats and 6 draws, averaging 4.9 shots on goal, 10.1 attempts and 1.4 goals. Sotiris Sylaidopoulos' men average 47.7% possession, 362.3 passes, 3.7 corners awarded and 6.1 corners against, while 2.0 goals have been conceded from 13.6 attempts and 5.6 shots on goal.

Clayton has scored 6, followed by Andre Luiz and Demir Tiknaz with 2 goals apiece. Andre Luiz is top assists provider with 3, while Cezary Miszta has recorded one clean sheet in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Benfica confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Anatoliy Trubin (GK), Amar Dedic, Antonio Silva, Nicolas Otamendi, Samuel Dahl, Enzo Barrenechea, Richard Rios, Franjo Ivanovic, Georgiy Sudakov, Fredrik Aursnes, Vangelis Pavlidis.

Rio Ave confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Cezary Miszta (GK), Francisco Petrasso, Jakub Brabec, Jonathan Panzo, Marios Vrousai, Andreas-Richardos Ntoi, Brandon Aguilera, Omar Richards, Ole Pohlmann, Marc Gual, Dario Spikic.

Benfica vs Rio Ave Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ve lined up expert Benfica vs Rio Ave betting tips, from our match prediction and correct score call to corners betting insight, best player prop picks and bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.

Match Prediction

It could be worth backing Benfica -2.25 when they take to the field for this Primeira Liga match. Generous odds of -112 are available and we can see the home team stretching clear of the opposition.

The latest Primeira Liga injuries and suspensions can affect the overall outcome and we use this information as well as the form guide. The same applies to the stats so that we can get the best understanding of how things might pan out.

Key Benfica vs Rio Ave league stats:

• The -2.25 line has been covered by Benfica in 10 of their last 18 games at home.

The odds at the best football bookies suggest our pick has a 52.9% chance of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Benfica 3 - 0 Rio Ave

A 3-0 win in favor of Benfica is available at odds of +480. Take a chance on the correct score and get rewarded for predicting the right scoreline.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Vangelis Pavlidis to Score -156

Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica) has scored at least one goal in seven of his past nine Primeira Liga home games. It’s worth a play on the -156 that he is Anytime Goalscorer as there’s lots of value for these betting odds.

Latest Vangelis Pavlidis Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

-278

First

+150

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Corners Prediction

Benfica Under 7.5 Corners -132

It’s been an average of 4.80 corners for Benfica in their past 5 games, with Rio Ave conceding under 7.5 corners in the previous three away matches. We can use these stats to our advantage, with odds of -132 that Benfica fall short when it comes to the Team Corners line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Benfica

Total

9.30 5.30 4.00

Home

11.50 8.00 3.50

Away

8.30 4.40 3.90

Rio Ave

Total

9.80 3.70 6.10

Home

10.10 4.20 5.90

Away

8.00 2.70 5.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-133

Under 9.5

-108

Benfica Corners

Over 7.5

-114

Under 7.5

-125

Rio Ave Corners

Over 2.5

+123

Under 2.5

-175

Most Corners

1

-1429

X

+1150

2

+950

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Benfica vs Rio Ave Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Benfica are trading as the gigantic -769 favourites for this Primeira Liga encounter. This means the bookmakers give them a 88% probability of winning. Rio Ave are regarded as a long shot to win and you can back them at +1400.

If you fancy Benfica to be leading at the interval, then you can secure odds of -208. Alternatively, there’s the chance to wager on Rio Ave at +850 on the Half-Time Result, with the draw trading at +230.

The Total Goals market indicates that Over 2.5 Goals is the betting favourite right now. For those wanting to back Both Teams to Score No, this is currently priced at -149.

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Full-Time Result

1

-769

X

+650

2

+1400

Half-Time Result

1

-208

X

+230

2

+850

Double Chance

1X

-3333

12

-1429

X2

+350

Draw No Bet

1

-2500

2

+900

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -2.25

-118

2 Hcp +2.25

-115

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+210

Over 2.5

-294

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+104

No

-149

Vangelis Pavlidis is the favourite to be First Goalscorer at +150. If you’re interested in backing him to find the net at anytime, then the price is -278.

Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica)

First

-278

Anytime

+150

Franjo Ivanovic (Benfica)

First

-100

Anytime

+300

Dodi Lukébakio (Benfica)

First

+123

Anytime

+390

Henrique Araújo (Benfica)

First

+148

Anytime

+420

Armindo ''Bruma'' Bangna (Benfica)

First

+170

Anytime

+500

Gianluca Prestianni (Benfica)

First

+205

Anytime

+600

Georgiy Sudakov (Benfica)

First

+205

Anytime

+600

Andreas Schjelderup (Benfica)

First

+210

Anytime

+600

Richard Ríos (Benfica)

First

+285

Anytime

+850

Diogo Ferreira Prioste (Benfica)

First

+330

Anytime

+950

Clayton Fernandes Silva (Rio Ave)

First

+350

Anytime

+950

Leandro Barreiro (Benfica)

First

+400

Anytime

+1100

Fredrik Aursnes (Benfica)

First

+410

Anytime

+1200

Enzo Barrenechea (Benfica)

First

+475

Anytime

+1400

Marc Gual (Rio Ave)

First

+480

Anytime

+1300

Manuel Jorge Silva (Benfica)

First

+540

Anytime

+1400

Samuel Dahl (Benfica)

First

+540

Anytime

+1600

Nicolás Otamendi (Benfica)

First

+540

Anytime

+1600

Karem Zoabi (Rio Ave)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Tobias Medina (Rio Ave)

First

+575

Anytime

+1500

André Luiz (Rio Ave)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

António Silva (Benfica)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Tomás Araújo (Benfica)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Rafa Obrador (Benfica)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Amar Dedic (Benfica)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Alexander Bah (Benfica)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Ole Pohlmann (Rio Ave)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Tamás Nikitscher (Rio Ave)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Benfica have six victories, three draws and one defeat in the last 10 home matches, netting an average of 2.40 goals per game and conceding 0.90.

Rio Ave haven’t triumphed in four straight games on the road. The Big River have recorded five losses, three draws and two wins in the previous 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 1.90.

Benfica were 5-0 victors against Rio Ave last time out at Estadio da Luz. For the past 5 H2H meetings at Estadio da Luz, Benfica have won every time.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Benfica Home Stats		6-3-1	3.30	2.40	0.90	6	4	5	5
Rio Ave Away Stats		2-3-5	3.30	1.40	1.90	7	3	7	3

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Benfica vs Rio Ave Lineups & Team News

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