Rio Ave vs Benfica: predictions, H2H and market odds

Rio Ave have won 4, drawn 3 and lost 3 of their last 10 matches, averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.6 conceded (1.28 expected goals for, 1.53 against). Benfica have won 6, drawn 4 and lost 0 of their last 10 matches, averaging 2.3 goals scored and 0.7 conceded (1.57 expected goals for, 0.97 against).

Both teams scored in 60% of Rio Ave's recent matches and 50% of Benfica's; 70% and 70% went over 2.5 goals. Both sides have been playing open matches. In their last 7 meetings Rio Ave won 0, Benfica won 5 and 2 ended level. The most recent, on 23 Sept 2025, finished Benfica 1–1 Rio Ave.