Our Benfica vs Rio Ave Prediction: 3-1
Benfica vs Rio Ave in the Portugal Primeira Liga is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday August 10, 2025. We predict a 3-1 home victory, but with both teams posing an attacking threat, over 2.5 goals is another solid betting option.
This Benfica vs Rio Ave prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Benfica's Last Match – Nice vs Benfica
Benfica will want to continue their winning form after a 2-0 UEFA Champions League Qualifying victory over Nice, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Benfica saw 53% of the ball and 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nice | 47% | 0 (2) | 0.66 | 42 |
Benfica | 53% | 0 (6) | 1.86 | 30 |
Rio Ave's Last Match – Al-Nassr Riyadh vs Rio Ave
Rio Ave will be looking to bounce back after a 0-4 World Club Friendlies defeat against Al-Nassr Riyadh on August 7. In that match, Rio Ave had 32% possession and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Al-Nassr Riyadh | 68% | 0 (8) | 2.86 | 46 |
Rio Ave | 32% | 0 (2) | 0.24 | 16 |
Benfica vs Rio Ave Stats
Key Stats
| Benfica | Rio Ave | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.08 | Attacking Strength | 0.94 |
| 0.77 | Defence Strength | 1.07 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Benfica are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Rio Ave average 1.0 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.