🇵🇹 Primeira Liga·Saturday, 17 January 2026
Rio Ave
0 – 2
Benfica
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Rio Ave
| 17 Aug | H | vs Nacional | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Aug | A | vs Arouca | 3–3 | D |
| 31 Aug | H | vs Braga | 2–2 | D |
| 13 Sept | A | vs Moreirense | 1–3 | L |
| 19 Sept | H | vs Porto | 0–3 | L |
Benfica
| 16 Aug | A | vs Estrela Amadora | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Aug | H | vs Tondela | 3–0 | W |
| 31 Aug | A | vs Alverca | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Sept | H | vs Santa Clara | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Sept | A | vs AVS | 3–0 | W |
Head to head
No previous meetings found.
Betting context
| Stat | Rio Ave (Home) | Benfica (Away) |
|---|---|---|
| BTTS rate | 52.9% | 58.8% |
| Over 2.5 rate | 64.7% | 70.6% |
| Clean sheet | 17.6% | 41.2% |
| Avg goals | 2.71 | 2.65 |
Home stats use Rio Ave's home record; away stats use Benfica's away record this season.