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Rio Ave vs Benfica: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Saturday, 17 January, 2026 14:30
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8
Played
2
Wins
3
Draws
3
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.3
(10 total)
xG
1.20
(9.7 total)
Shots per Match
9
(72 total)
Shots on Target
4.1
(46% acc)
Corners
3.8
(30 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.6
per match
xGa
1.50
per match
Clean Sheets
1
(13%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.4
avg
Red Cards
0.4
(3 total)
Fouls
11.5
(92 total)
Offsides
1
(8 total)
9
Played
2
Wins
5
Draws
2
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.3
(12 total)
xG
0.90
(7.7 total)
Shots per Match
9
(81 total)
Shots on Target
3.6
(40% acc)
Corners
3.8
(34 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.8
per match
xGa
1.70
per match
Clean Sheets
1
(11%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.7
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(1 total)
Fouls
14.7
(132 total)
Offsides
1.6
(14 total)
17
Played
4
Wins
8
Draws
5
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.3
(22 total)
xG
1.00
(17.4 total)
Shots per Match
9
(153 total)
Shots on Target
3.8
(42% acc)
Corners
3.8
(64 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.7
per match
xGa
1.70
per match
Clean Sheets
2
(12%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.5
avg
Red Cards
0.2
(4 total)
Fouls
13.2
(224 total)
Offsides
1.3
(22 total)
14
Played
8
Wins
4
Draws
2
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.9
(26 total)
xG
1.60
(22.4 total)
Shots per Match
15.9
(222 total)
Shots on Target
5.4
(34% acc)
Corners
5.9
(83 total)
Defense
Conceded
0.8
per match
xGa
0.70
per match
Clean Sheets
6
(43%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.7
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(1 total)
Fouls
11.1
(156 total)
Offsides
2.1
(30 total)
13
Played
8
Wins
3
Draws
2
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.6
(21 total)
xG
1.10
(14.0 total)
Shots per Match
12.8
(167 total)
Shots on Target
4.5
(35% acc)
Corners
4.7
(61 total)
Defense
Conceded
0.6
per match
xGa
0.80
per match
Clean Sheets
8
(62%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.4
avg
Red Cards
0.2
(2 total)
Fouls
12
(156 total)
Offsides
1
(13 total)
27
Played
16
Wins
7
Draws
4
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.7
(47 total)
xG
1.30
(36.4 total)
Shots per Match
14.4
(389 total)
Shots on Target
5
(34% acc)
Corners
5.3
(144 total)
Defense
Conceded
0.7
per match
xGa
0.80
per match
Clean Sheets
14
(52%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(3 total)
Fouls
11.6
(312 total)
Offsides
1.6
(43 total)
Probable Scores Heatmap
xG: 0.74 vs 2.60
0
1
2
3
4
5
0
0:0
4.68%
0:1
11.1%
0:2
13.17%
🔥
0:3
10.41%
0:4
6.18%
0:5
2.93%
1
1:0
2.4%
1:1
6.75%
1:2
9.27%
1:3
8.33%
1:4
5.53%
⭐
1:5
2.91%
⭐
2
2:0
0.61%
2:1
2%
2:2
3.14%
2:3
3.19%
⭐
2:4
2.37%
⭐
2:5
1.37%
⭐
3
3:0
0.1%
3:1
0.39%
3:2
0.69%
3:3
0.78%
⭐
3:4
0.65%
⭐
3:5
0.41%
⭐
4
4:0
0.01%
4:1
0.06%
4:2
0.11%
4:3
0.14%
4:4
0.13%
⭐
4:5
0.09%
⭐
5
5:0
0%
5:1
0.01%
5:2
0.01%
5:3
0.02%
5:4
0.02%
5:5
0.02%
Hotspot:
0:2 (13.2%)
Total Boundaries:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Probability Distribution by Total Goals
Most Probable
In this exciting Primeira Liga 2025-2026 - Regular Season matchup, Rio Ave will take on Benfica as part of the 2025-2026 season in Primeira Liga. This match is part of Matchweek 18 and will take place on 2026-01-17 at 2026-01-17 in the famous Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube.
The referee for the game will be . Fans can expect an intense battle between the home team, Rio Ave, and the visiting side, Benfica. The scoreline predictions suggest Winner : Benfica.
Kickoff Details:
Date: 2026-01-17
Time: 20:30
Location: Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube
Stay tuned to see how the teams perform in this crucial game!
Value Bets and Betting Odds Comparison for Rio Ave vs Benfica Saturday, Jan 17th, 2026 at 14:30 Football
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Our model identified 3 recurring performance patterns influencing this matchup:
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Benfica have league's best defense — hard to break down
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Benfica rarely concede quality chances (xGA ≤1.0) — disciplined defensive structure limits opposition
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Unlock Premium InsightsComprehensive betting trends for Rio Ave vs Benfica, grouped by market type. Including recent form and head-to-head history.
🏆 Match Winner — Benfica @ 1.33 ✅ 
Benfica
- UnbeatenH2H7/7100%Benfica are unbeaten in their last 7 7 matches
- Good Goal RatioH2H6/786%Benfica have good goal ratio (1.5+) in 6 of their last 7 Primeira Liga matches
- Above League AverageLeague7/775%Benfica score 2.14 goals/match in away matches (+61% above league average)
- League Best DefenseLeague7/770%Benfica concede only 0.29 goals/match in away matches (excellent defense)
- Top Table FormLeague65%Benfica are currently 3rd in the table (Top 3)
- League Top ScorerLeague7/765%Benfica rank 3 of 18 in scoring in away matches (2.14 goals/match vs league avg 2.66)
- UnbeatenRecent15/15100%Benfica are unbeaten in their last 15 15 matches
- High ScoringRecent15/15100%Benfica score 2+ goals per match in 15 of their last 15 Primeira Liga matches
- Good Goal RatioRecent15/15100%Benfica have good goal ratio (1.5+) in 15 of their last 15 Primeira Liga matches
Rio Ave
- Not WinH2H7/7100%Rio Ave have not won in 7 of their last 7 Primeira Liga matches
- Not WinRecent12/1580%Rio Ave have not won in 12 of their last 15 Primeira Liga matches
Benfica dominate both recent form and H2H trends, strongly supporting a win bet.
⚽ Both Teams To Score — Yes @ 2.25 ⚠️ 
Benfica(1 trends)
- Strong DefenseLeague5/771%Benfica score well (2.14/match) but have strong defense in away matches (0.29 conceded) - opponents fail to score in 71% of matches
Head-to-Head(1 trends)
- Both Teams ScoredH2H5/771.4%Both teams scored in 5 of their last 7 H2H matches (71.4%%)
🎯 Over/Under 2.5 Goals — Over 2.5 @ 1.74 ✅
Benfica(5 trends)
- Good Goal RatioH2H6/786%Benfica have good goal ratio (1.5+) in 6 of their last 7 Primeira Liga matches
- Above League AverageLeague7/775%Benfica score 2.14 goals/match in away matches (+61% above league average)
- League Top ScorerLeague7/765%Benfica rank 3 of 18 in scoring in away matches (2.14 goals/match vs league avg 2.66)
- High ScoringRecent15/15100%Benfica score 2+ goals per match in 15 of their last 15 Primeira Liga matches
- Good Goal RatioRecent15/15100%Benfica have good goal ratio (1.5+) in 15 of their last 15 Primeira Liga matches
Combined 2.1 goals per match average • Low scoring average but offensive form suggests potential for goals
🛡️ Double Chance — Benfica Win or Draw @ 1.07 ✅ 
Benfica
- UnbeatenH2H7/7100%Benfica are unbeaten in their last 7 7 matches
- Undefeated at HTH2H7/7100%Benfica are undefeated at half time in their last 7 7 matches
- League Best DefenseLeague7/770%Benfica concede only 0.29 goals/match in away matches (excellent defense)
- Top Table FormLeague65%Benfica are currently 3rd in the table (Top 3)
- UnbeatenRecent15/15100%Benfica are unbeaten in their last 15 15 matches
- Undefeated at HTRecent15/15100%Benfica are undefeated at half time in their last 15 15 matches
Rio Ave
- Not WinH2H7/7100%Rio Ave have not won in 7 of their last 7 Primeira Liga matches
- Not WinRecent12/1580%Rio Ave have not won in 12 of their last 15 Primeira Liga matches
Benfica dominate both recent form and H2H trends, strongly supporting a win bet.
⚡ Team Total Goals — Benfica Over 1.5 Goals @ 1.44 ✅
Benfica
- Above League AverageLeague7/775%Benfica score 2.14 goals/match in away matches (+61% above league average)
- League Top ScorerLeague7/765%Benfica rank 3 of 18 in scoring in away matches (2.14 goals/match vs league avg 2.66)
- Scored 1+Recent7/7100%Benfica scored 1+ goals in their last 7 7 matches
Benfica maintain strong offensive output even away — value on Over 1.5 goals.
🟨 Cards Over/Under
Rio Ave(3 trends) — avg 2.7 (+1% above league)
- Many CardsH2H6/786%Rio Ave receive 2+ cards in 6 of their last 7 Primeira Liga matches
- High Card MatchesLeague15/1584.5%Rio Ave average 3.1 cards/match in all matches (+13% above league avg 2.7) — rank #3 in league
- Many CardsRecent13/1587%Rio Ave receive 2+ cards in 13 of their last 15 Primeira Liga matches
Benfica(1 trends) — avg 2 (-26% below league)
- Low Card MatchesLeague15/1583%Benfica average 2.4 cards/match in all matches (-12% below league avg 2.7) — rank #4 lowest in league
Benfica disciplined play balances Rio Ave aggression —
🚩 Corners Over/Under — Over 9.5 Corners @ 1.85 ✅
Rio Ave(2 trends) — avg 3.5 (-23% below league)
- Few CornersH2H7/7100%Rio Ave win 4 or fewer corners in 7 of their last 7 Primeira Liga matches
- Few CornersLeague7/785%Rio Ave average 3.5 corners/match at home (-23% below league avg 4.6)
Benfica(2 trends) — avg 6.6 (+31% above league)
- Corner DominanceH2H7/7100%Benfica dominate corners (5+ and more than opponent) in 7 of their last 7 Primeira Liga matches
- Many CornersH2H6/786%Benfica win 6+ corners in 6 of their last 7 Primeira Liga matches
Rio Ave drive corners - Over 9.5 Corners @ 1.85
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Rio Ave vs Benfica
🔮 Main Prediction by Periods
🔄 Second Half: Rio Ave is stronger in the second half (15 vs 8).
⚡ Final Stage: Rio Ave is stronger in the final minutes (9 vs 3).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the away team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
⚡ Final Stage: Rio Ave is stronger in the final minutes (9 vs 3).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the away team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
⚔️ Team Comparison
🏠 Rio Ave
Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.22
Pressure
0.12
✈️ Benfica
Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
-0.02
Pressure
0.04
⏰ Match Periods Analysis
📊 Periods Explanation:
Fast Start (0-15 min): Who starts the match better and scores in the first 15 minutes.
First Half (0-45 min): Overall team effectiveness in the first half.
Second Half (46-90 min): How teams play after the break.
Final Stage (76-90 min): Who is stronger in the final minutes of the match.
🏠 Rio Ave - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
2
Avg. Goals per Match
0.1
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
6
Avg. Goals per Match
0.3
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
15
Avg. Goals per Match
0.75
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
9
Avg. Goals per Match
0.45
✈️ Benfica - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
2
Avg. Goals per Match
0.1
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
9
Avg. Goals per Match
0.45
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
8
Avg. Goals per Match
0.4
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
3
Avg. Goals per Match
0.15
🏆 Detailed Team Analysis
🏠 Rio Ave - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
6
Comeback Goals
8
Negative Sequences
3
Killer Goals
11
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
2
Late Pressure
9
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
2
Half-time Spurts
4
Second Half Starts
6
Late Surges
9
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
3
Late Conceded
7
✈️ Benfica - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
4
Comeback Goals
3
Negative Sequences
4
Killer Goals
9
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
2
Late Pressure
3
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
2
Half-time Spurts
7
Second Half Starts
5
Late Surges
3
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
3
Late Conceded
9
💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods
- 🔄 Second Half Dominance: Rio Ave shows superior performance after the break (15 vs 8 goals)
- Second Half Winner: High probability of Rio Ave winning the second half
- ⚡ Final Stage Mastery: Rio Ave excels in the closing minutes (9 vs 3 late goals)
- Last Goal Scorer: High probability of Rio Ave scoring the final goal
- Late Goals Market: Consider bets on goals after 75th minute
- Overall Result: Benfica has an advantage in the match
- Away Handicap: Consider Benfica handicap
- Total Goals: Analyze team goal statistics
- Both Teams to Score: Consider defensive qualities of teams
📊 Factor Breakdown
💡 Factor Explanations:
Momentum: Team's ability to maintain and develop success. Shows how the team reacts to scored and conceded goals.
Pressure: Team's ability to create dangerous moments and score in important match moments.
Timing: Team's ability to score in specific periods of the match (start, end of half, etc.).
Defense: Defensive reliability in different periods of the match.
Momentum (Advantage)
Home +0.24
Pressure (Advantage)
Home +0.074
Timing (Advantage)
Home +0.01 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Home +0.015
📝 Detailed Summary
🏠 Home Team Analysis (Rio Ave):
Momentum: Very strong - team excellently maintains success and often scores in response. Pressure: Moderate - team periodically creates danger. Defense: Vulnerable at the start of the match.
✈️ Away Team Analysis (Benfica):
Momentum: Weak - team may lose concentration. Pressure: Low - team rarely creates dangerous moments. Defense: Vulnerable at the start of the match.
🎯 Final Betting Recommendations:
Home team has a significant advantage in the second half and final stage. We recommend bets on second half result, late goals, and home team victory.
Rio Ave vs Benfica Head-to-head statistics for Sat 17 Jan, 2026 @ 14:30 Primeira Liga
Primeira Liga 2025-2026 – Group #1
#
Club
M
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pt
2
13
3
1
47
9
38
42
3
11
6
0
36
11
25
39
4
7
7
3
22
12
10
28
10
6
2
9
17
27
-10
20
11
4
8
5
22
29
-7
20
12
4
7
6
23
27
-4
19
Team comparison
Prediction
Benfica to Win
Goals Home:
-2.5*
Goals Away:
+1.5*
* -1.5 means that there will be a maximum of 1.5 goals in the fixture, i.e : 1 goal
Who Will Win
Rio Ave
VS
Benfica
Last 7 Head-to-Head Matches
0
Wins
2
Draws
5
Wins
Attack
Goals Scored
1 (7)
2.7 (19)
xG
0.50
3.30
Shots
7.7 (54)
20.4 (143)
Shots on Target
2.6 (18)
9 (63)
Corners
2.6 (18)
8.1 (57)
Defense
Conceded
2.7 (19)
1 (7)
xGa
3.30
0.50
Clean Sheets
0 (0%)
2 (29%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.3 (16)
1.7 (12)
Red Cards
0.3 (2)
0 (0)
Fouls
12.4 (87)
11.9 (83)
Offsides
1.3 (9)
2.1 (15)
Last 6 Matches
Rio Ave
VS
Benfica
2/6 (33%)
Victories
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
Draws
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Defeats
0/6 (0%)
1.33
PPG
2.33
1.33
Avg Goals Scored
2.17
1.67
Avg Goals Conceded
0.67
67%
BTTS %
50%
17%
Over 2.5 Goals Scored %
33%
1.23
Avg xG
1.48
Rio Ave vs Benfica: Pre-match Stats Comparison
This section provides average statistics and percentages on the main markets for the last 10 matches of both teams ℹ️
Home/Away: Shows home matches for Rio Ave and away matches for Benfica
Number of goals
Rio Ave
Under
Over
Benfica
Under
Over
0.5
30%
3
70%
7
10%
1
90%
9
1.5
50%
5
50%
5
30%
3
70%
7
2.5
80%
8
20%
2
80%
8
20%
2
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
90%
9
10%
1
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Rio Ave
Benfica
Yes
60%
6
50%
5
No
40%
4
50%
5
1X2
Rio Ave
Benfica
1
40%
4
60%
6
X
30%
3
30%
3
2
30%
3
10%
1
Double Chance
Rio Ave
Benfica
12
70%
7
70%
7
1X
70%
7
90%
9
X2
60%
6
40%
4
Total Goals
Rio Ave
Benfica
0-1
10%
1
20%
2
2-3
50%
5
40%
4
4+
40%
4
40%
4
Total Corners
Rio Ave
Under
Over
Benfica
Under
Over
7.5
80%
8
20%
2
90%
9
10%
1
8.5
80%
8
20%
2
90%
9
10%
1
9.5
90%
9
10%
1
90%
9
10%
1
10.5
90%
9
10%
1
90%
9
10%
1
Clean Sheet
Rio Ave
Benfica
Yes
10%
1
40%
4
No
90%
9
60%
6
1X2 HT - FT
Rio Ave
Benfica
HT 1 - FT 1
20%
2
50%
5
HT 1 - FT 2
0%
0
0%
0
HT 1 - FT X
10%
1
10%
1
HT 2 - FT 1
10%
1
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 2
30%
3
0%
0
HT 2 - FT X
0%
0
10%
1
HT X - FT 1
10%
1
10%
1
HT X - FT 2
0%
0
10%
1
HT X - FT X
20%
2
10%
1
xG(xGa)
Rio Ave
Benfica
xG
1.1
1.59
xGa
1.55
0.79
Number of goals
Rio Ave
Under
Over
Benfica
Under
Over
0.5
50%
5
50%
5
20%
2
80%
8
1.5
90%
9
10%
1
90%
9
10%
1
2.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Rio Ave
Benfica
Yes
20%
2
30%
3
No
80%
8
70%
7
1X2
Rio Ave
Benfica
1
30%
3
60%
6
X
30%
3
30%
3
2
40%
4
10%
1
Double Chance
Rio Ave
Benfica
12
70%
7
70%
7
1X
60%
6
90%
9
X2
70%
7
40%
4
Total Goals
Rio Ave
Benfica
0-1
60%
6
70%
7
2-3
40%
4
30%
3
4+
0%
0
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Rio Ave
Benfica
Yes
40%
4
70%
7
No
60%
6
30%
3
Number of goals
Rio Ave
Under
Over
Benfica
Under
Over
0.5
50%
5
50%
5
30%
3
70%
7
1.5
80%
8
20%
2
80%
8
20%
2
2.5
90%
9
10%
1
90%
9
10%
1
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Rio Ave
Benfica
Yes
30%
3
20%
2
No
70%
7
80%
8
1X2
Rio Ave
Benfica
1
30%
3
60%
6
X
40%
4
20%
2
2
30%
3
20%
2
Double Chance
Rio Ave
Benfica
12
60%
6
80%
8
1X
70%
7
80%
8
X2
70%
7
40%
4
Total Goals
Rio Ave
Benfica
0-1
40%
4
70%
7
2-3
50%
5
30%
3
4+
10%
1
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Rio Ave
Benfica
Yes
40%
4
70%
7
No
60%
6
30%
3
0.55
xG
1.99
44%
Ball Possession
56%
10
Total Shots
13
4
Shots on Goal
4
6
Shots Off Goal
8
4
Corners
5
3
Yellow Cards
2
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