Rio Ave vs Benfica Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

Our Rio Ave vs Benfica Prediction: 1-2

Rio Ave vs Benfica in the Portugal Primeira Liga is scheduled for an 20:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 17, 2026. Our correct score prediction favors a 1-2 away triumph, but considering both teams’ attacking strengths, BTTS is a highly likely scenario.

This Rio Ave vs Benfica 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

Rio Ave's Last Match – Rio Ave vs Casa Pia

Rio Ave must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 3-1 Portugal Primeira Liga victory over Casa Pia in their last outing. In that match, Rio Ave recorded 51% possession, firing 8 shots at goal, with 7 on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Rio Ave	51%	8 (7)	2.37	41
Casa Pia	49%	9 (5)	1.79	35

Benfica's Last Match – Benfica vs Braga

Benfica will aim to put their last result behind them following a 1-3 Portugal League Cup loss to Braga on January 7. In that match, Benfica had 54% possession and 15 attempts at goal, with 9 on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Benfica	54%	15 (9)	1.85	46
Braga	46%	6 (4)	2.34	26

Rio Ave vs Benfica Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Rio Ave are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.9 conceded per match, while Benfica average 2.0 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.

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