Rio Ave vs Benfica Prediction, Lineups & Odds
Rio Ave look vulnerable and our betting prediction is to side with Benfica at -114 on the Asian Handicap market. We need our selection to overcome a -1.5 goal margin.
Expert Analysis
We take note of any injuries or suspensions affecting each side before going ahead with our football picks. The form guide and stats also help the team at Sportsgambler.com crunch the numbers ahead of the action.
Key Rio Ave vs Benfica stats:
Our tip is to back Benfica at -114 to overcome a -1.5 goal margin on the Asian Handicap market. This means a victory of two goals or more in this Primeira Liga match.
Depending on how confident you feel about Benfica winning by a big margin, you can head to the Asian Handicap market and choose your line.
Last Matches & H2H
Rio Ave won their last match 2-0 against Santa Clara in the Primeira Liga. They had 58% possession and eight shots on target in this match. They also had seven corners at Estadio do Sao Miguel, with Leonardo Ruiz on the scoresheet.
Benfica had five shots on target when they won 5-1 against Vitória de Guimarães at Estadio da Luz. Goncalo Ramos, Joao Mario (2) and Antonio Silva found the net during this Primeira Liga match.
The last meeting between Rio Ave and Benfica took place at Estadio da Luz, with Benfica winning the game by a 4-2 scoreline.
In their last 5 meetings, Rio Ave have failed to register a win, no draws and Benfica have won five matches.
Confirmed Lineups
Rio Ave (confirmed lineup): Jhonatan, Renato Pantalon, Aderllan Santos, Patrick, Costinha, Andreas Samaris, Guga, Fabio Ronaldo, Joao Graca, Andre Pereira, Emmanuel Boateng.
Benfica (confirmed lineup): Odisseas Vlachodimos, Alexander Bah, Nicolas Otamendi, Antonio Silva, Alejandro Grimaldo, Chiquinho, Fredrik Aursnes, David Neres, Joao Mario, Rafa Silva, Goncalo Ramos.
Rio Ave vs Benfica Prediction
Benfica Asian Hcp -1.5 @ -114Rio Ave vs Benfica Odds
With an estimated 80% chance of winning, the bookies are taking no chances with their -400 betting odds about Benfica triumphing in this Primeira Liga match. Rio Ave are the +1100 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.
The Over 2.5 Goals option is currently favourite on the Total Goals market. There are two Both Teams to Score options, with Yes on offer at +137.5 and No at -188.
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- Full Time Result 1 +1100 X +425 2 -400
- Half Time Result 1 +900 X +150 2 -138
- Double Chance 1X +275 12 -602 X2 -2000
- Both Teams to Score Yes +137.5 No -188
- Draw No Bet 1 +800 2 -1408
- Asian Handicap 1 Hcp +1.5 +102 2 Hcp -1.5 -114
- Total Goals Under 2.5 -100 Over 2.5 -125
- Total Corners Under 10.5 -120 Over 10.5 -120
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Team Stats
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Full time Result
- 8 wins, 8 defeats and 4 draws in previous 20 matches
- 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draws in previous 10 home matches
Full time Results
- 17 wins, 1 defeats and 2 draws in previous 20 matches
- 8 wins, 1 defeats and 1 draws in previous 10 away matches
Goals
- An average of 0.95 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 20 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.95 goals per game in the previous 20 matches
- An average of 1.80 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 20 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 20 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 home matches
Goals
- An average of 2.65 goals scored and 0.55 conceded in the previous 20 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 0.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 20 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 20 matches
- BTTS Yes in 1 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 13 of the previous 20 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
Corners
- An average of 4.05 corners awarded and 5.9 corners conceded in the last 20 matches
- An average of 4 corners awarded and 5.9 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.95 corners awarded in the last 20 matches
- An average of 9.9 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 12 of the last 20 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 home matches
Corners
- An average of 7.4 corners awarded and 3 corners conceded in the last 20 matches
- An average of 7.1 corners awarded and 3.5 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.4 corners awarded in the last 20 matches
- An average of 10.6 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 16 and least corners in 1 of the last 20 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 away matches
Possession
- An average of 48% possession in the last 20 matches
- An average of 52% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 20 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches
Possession
- An average of 62% possession in the last 20 matches
- An average of 62% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 19 of the last 20 matches
- Most possession in 10 of the last 10 away matches
Team News
Make sure you know the lineups ahead of kick-off, with injuries also playing a part when it comes to Rio Ave vs Benfica team news.
The Primeira Liga squads highlight the star players operating for every team in the division.
Rio Ave vs Benfica Lineups
Rio Ave Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3
Benfica Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Rio Ave Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3
Benfica Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Rio Ave Substitutes
- 1Magrao
- 8Vitor Gomes
- 11Bruno Ventura
- 15Miguel Baeza
- 16Savio Alves
- 17Ukra
- 23Josue
- 27Hernani
- 93Paulo Vitor
Benfica Substitutes
- 2Gilberto Junior
- 4Lucas Verissimo
- 19Casper Tengstedt
- 21Andreas Schjelderup
- 24Samuel Soares
- 33Petar Musa
- 61Florentino Luis
- 87Joao Neves
- 91Morato
Previous Rio Ave Lineups
Previous Benfica Lineups
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Injuries & Suspensions
Rio Ave Injury Table
Benfica Injury Table
Check out the latest injuries and suspensions. You can find out the length of absence for each player, with injury news being updated regularly.
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Primeira Liga Table
Primeira Liga 2022/2023
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Benfica | 25 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 66:14 | 68 |
2 | FC Porto | 25 | 18 | 4 | 3 | 55:17 | 58 |
3 | Braga | 25 | 18 | 2 | 5 | 54:22 | 56 |
4 | Sporting CP | 24 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 49:23 | 50 |
5 | V. Guimarães | 25 | 12 | 4 | 9 | 25:29 | 40 |
6 | Arouca | 25 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 29:32 | 38 |
7 | Casa Pia | 25 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 22:24 | 38 |
8 | Rio Ave | 25 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 25:28 | 33 |
9 | Famalicão | 25 | 10 | 3 | 12 | 25:32 | 33 |
10 | Vizela | 25 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 27:27 | 32 |
11 | Chaves | 25 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 26:31 | 32 |
12 | Boavista | 25 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 28:40 | 30 |
13 | Gil Vicente | 24 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 26:31 | 29 |
14 | Portimonense | 25 | 8 | 2 | 15 | 18:32 | 26 |
15 | Estoril Praia | 25 | 6 | 4 | 15 | 21:39 | 22 |
16 | Marítimo | 25 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 17:47 | 16 |
17 | P. Ferreira | 25 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 19:43 | 16 |
18 | Santa Clara | 25 | 3 | 6 | 16 | 17:38 | 15 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Benfica | 13 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 42:10 | 37 |
2 | FC Porto | 12 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 35:9 | 30 |
3 | Sporting CP | 12 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 32:7 | 30 |
4 | Braga | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 23:6 | 26 |
5 | V. Guimarães | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 14:10 | 26 |
6 | Arouca | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 19:16 | 23 |
7 | Rio Ave | 12 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 14:9 | 22 |
8 | Famalicão | 12 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 13:9 | 22 |
9 | Casa Pia | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 12:9 | 21 |
10 | Boavista | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 16:17 | 20 |
11 | Portimonense | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 10:12 | 17 |
12 | Gil Vicente | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 11:11 | 16 |
13 | Chaves | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 14:15 | 14 |
14 | Vizela | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 12:13 | 14 |
15 | Marítimo | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 10:16 | 11 |
16 | Estoril Praia | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 11:22 | 11 |
17 | Santa Clara | 13 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 13:25 | 10 |
18 | P. Ferreira | 13 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 9:23 | 8 |
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