Rio Ave vs Benfica
Portugal Primeira Liga
Match Info

The Portugal Primeira Liga match between Rio Ave and Benfica is one of the most highly anticipated games on January 17, 2026. It will be held at Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube and officiated by Claudio Filipe Ruivo Pereira, Portugal, starting at 20:30 UK Time. Find out everything you need to know by checking out our preview for Rio Ave vs Benfica, including the best predictions, tips, statistics, and odds.

Match Prediction

Main Tip

2

Tip Goals

Under 3.5

Tip BTTS

Btts No

Teams Form
Rio Ave
WDLLL
Benfica
DWLWL
Head to Head
Date Match Result
23.09.25 Benfica vs Rio Ave 1 - 1
16.03.25 Rio Ave vs Benfica 2 - 3
27.10.24 Benfica vs Rio Ave 5 - 0
17.05.24 Rio Ave vs Benfica 1 - 1
14.01.24 Benfica vs Rio Ave 4 - 1
02.04.23 Rio Ave vs Benfica 0 - 1
08.10.22 Benfica vs Rio Ave 4 - 2
01.03.21 Benfica vs Rio Ave 2 - 0
Teams Stats
Rio Ave
(Last 10 games)
Benfica
(Last 10 games)
Won
2 games 6 games
Draw
1 game 2 games
Lost
7 games 2 games
Scored goals
5 goals 20 goals
Avg. Scored goals
0.5 goals 2.0 goals
Conceded goals
20 goals 10 goals
Avg. Conceded goals
2.0 goals 1.0 goals
BTTS Yes %
20.0% 60.0%
BTTS No %
80.0% 40.0%
Over 1.5 Goals
7 games 8 games
Avg. Over 1.5 Goals
70.0% 80.0%
Over 2.5 Goals
6 games 8 games
% Over 2.5 Goals
60.0% 80.0%
Over 3.5 Goals
3 games 3 games
Avg. Over 3.5 Goals
30.0% 30.0%
Over 4.5 Goals
0 games 1 game
Avg. Over 4.5 Goals
0.0% 10.0%
Game Odds
1X2 Odds
Rio Ave
9.60
Draw
5.20
Benfica
1.31
Double Chance Odds
Rio Ave or Draw
3.30
Rio Ave or Benfica
1.14
Draw or Benfica
1.05
Both Teams To Score Odds
Yes
1.95
No
1.77
Under/Over Goals Odds
Over 1.5 Goals
1.20
Under 1.5 Goals
4.50
Over 2.5 Goals
1.62
Under 2.5 Goals
2.25
Over 3.5 Goals
2.55
Under 3.5 Goals
1.50
Half Time-Full Time Odds
Rio Ave - Draw
21.00
Rio Ave - Benfica
21.00
Draw - Benfica
4.00
Rio Ave - Rio Ave
15.00
Draw - Rio Ave
15.00
Benfica - Rio Ave
51.00
Benfica - Draw
19.00
Benfica - Benfica
1.80
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Defensa y Justicia
DDDDW
12.03
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Central Cordoba SdE
LWDLD
Pick: Under 3.5
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Samsunspor
LWDWD
12.03
17:45
Rayo Vallecano
DWDDW
Pick: Over 1.5
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Francs Borains
LLDLD
12.03
19:00
SC Lokeren-Temse
LLWDL
Pick: Over 1.5
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Operario PR
DWDDD
12.03
22:30
Capital DF
DDDWW
Pick: 1
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Nottm Forest
DLLLW
12.03
20:00
Midtjylland
DDWWW
Pick: 1X
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Paysandu
DWWWW
12.03
00:30
Portuguesa RJ
WWWDW
Pick: 1X
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Dinamo Samarqand
WLLLL
12.03
15:00
Nasaf
WWWDW
Pick: Over 1.5
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Al Faisaly
DWWWL
12.03
19:00
Shabab Al Ordon
LDWDD
Pick: 1
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News

Rio Ave vs Benfica: Portugal Primeira Liga Clash on January 17, 2026

Rio Ave and Benfica are set to clash in a Portugal Primeira Liga match on January 17, 2026. The match is expected to be a fiercely contested battle as both teams will be looking to secure a vital win to boost their position in the league standings. Rio Ave will be hoping to utilize their home advantage to claim all three points, while Benfica will be looking to put up a strong challenge to claim the victory on the road.

Overall, the match between Rio Ave and Benfica promises to be an exciting and tightly contested affair, with both teams hungry for the victory. Football fans can expect an entertaining game full of energy and passion, and it will be interesting to see which team comes out on top.

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is the Rio Ave vs Benfica match taking place?

The match will take place on January 17, 2026, for the Portugal Primeira Liga.

What time does the match kick-off?

The match is scheduled to kick-off at 20:30 UK Time.

Can I watch the match on TV?

It is recommended to check with the official broadcasters of the Portugal Primeira Liga in your region to see if they will be airing the match.