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Rio Ave vs Benfica: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Sunday, 18 January, 2026 12:00
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Primeira Liga 2025-2026 – Group #1
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Club
M
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pt
2
10
1
1
31
6
25
31
3
8
4
0
25
7
18
28
4
7
2
3
16
6
10
23
10
▼
3
4
5
19
18
1
13
11
2
7
3
15
20
-5
13
12
3
3
6
10
14
-4
12
Last 6 Matches
Rio Ave
VS
Benfica
2/6 (33%)
Victories
4/6 (67%)
3/6 (50%)
Draws
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Defeats
1/6 (17%)
1.50
PPG
2.33
1.17
Avg Goals Scored
2.33
1.17
Avg Goals Conceded
0.67
50%
BTTS %
33%
17%
Over 2.5 Goals Scored %
33%
1.00
Avg xG
1.97
No predictions available for win/draw probability for this match.
Unable to calculate goals probability for this match due to missing prediction data.
Unable to calculate BTTS probability for this match due to missing prediction data.
Expected Points not available for this match.
0.70
xG [Total: 2.13]
1.43
3
Yellow Cards [Total: 5]
3
4
Corners [Total: 9]
5
2
Offsides [Total: 4]
2
13
Fouls [Total: 24]
12
4
Shots on Goal [Total: 8]
4
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 2026-01-18 at 2026-01-18 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 .
Kickoff Details:
Date: 2026-01-18
Time: 17:00
Location: Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube
Stay tuned to see how the teams perform in this crucial game!
Trends for Rio Ave vs Benfica Football 18 Jan, 2026 12:00
🤖 AI Pattern Insights
Our model identified 4 recurring performance patterns influencing this matchup:
-
Defensive Fortress
Benfica have league's best defense — hard to break down
-
Chance Suppression
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
Rio Ave(3 trends)
- Not WinH2H7/7100%Rio Ave have not won in 7 of their last 7 Primeira Liga matches vs Benfica
- Not WinRecent12/1580%Rio Ave have not won in 12 of their last 15 Primeira Liga (Home) matches
- Efficient ScoringRecent23/3077%Rio Ave efficiently convert chances (high accuracy) in 23 of their last 30 Primeira Liga matches
Benfica(13 trends)
- UnbeatenH2H7/7100%Benfica are unbeaten in their last 7 7 matches vs Rio Ave
- Efficient ScoringH2H6/786%Benfica efficiently convert chances (high accuracy) in 6 of their last 7 Primeira Liga matches vs Rio Ave
- Good Goal RatioH2H6/786%Benfica have good goal ratio (1.5+) in 6 of their last 7 Primeira Liga matches vs Rio Ave
- Above League AverageLeague6/675%Benfica score 1.83 goals/match in away matches (+37% above league average)
- League Best DefenseLeague6/670%Benfica concede only 0.33 goals/match in away matches (excellent defense)
- Top Table FormLeague65%Benfica are currently 3rd in the table (Top 3)
- League Top ScorerLeague6/665%Benfica rank 3 of 18 in scoring in away matches (1.83 goals/match vs league avg 2.68)
- Good Goal RatioRecent15/15100%Benfica have good goal ratio (1.5+) in 15 of their last 15 Primeira Liga (Away) matches
- Good Goal RatioRecent30/30100%Benfica have good goal ratio (1.5+) in 30 of their last 30 Primeira Liga matches
- UnbeatenRecent14/1593%Benfica are unbeaten in their last 14 15 matches
- Efficient ScoringRecent14/1593%Benfica efficiently convert chances (high accuracy) in 14 of their last 15 Primeira Liga (Away) matches
- UnbeatenRecent27/3090%Benfica are unbeaten in their last 27 30 matches
- Efficient ScoringRecent25/3083%Benfica efficiently convert chances (high accuracy) in 25 of their last 30 Primeira Liga matches
⚽ Both Teams To Score
Rio Ave(1 trends)
- BTTS FriendlyLeague3/650%Rio Ave score (1.17/match) and concede (1.83/match) regularly at home - BTTS in 50% of matches (league avg: 44%)
Benfica(1 trends)
- Strong DefenseLeague4/667%Benfica score well (1.83/match) but have strong defense in away matches (0.33 conceded) - opponents fail to score in 67% of matches
🎯 Over/Under 2.5 Goals
Benfica(5 trends)
- Good Goal RatioH2H6/786%Benfica have good goal ratio (1.5+) in 6 of their last 7 Primeira Liga matches vs Rio Ave
- Above League AverageLeague6/675%Benfica score 1.83 goals/match in away matches (+37% above league average)
- League Top ScorerLeague6/665%Benfica rank 3 of 18 in scoring in away matches (1.83 goals/match vs league avg 2.68)
- Good Goal RatioRecent15/15100%Benfica have good goal ratio (1.5+) in 15 of their last 15 Primeira Liga (Away) matches
- Good Goal RatioRecent30/30100%Benfica have good goal ratio (1.5+) in 30 of their last 30 Primeira Liga matches
Combined 1.8 goals per match average • Low scoring average but offensive form suggests potential for goals
🛡️ Double Chance
Rio Ave(2 trends)
- Not WinH2H7/7100%Rio Ave have not won in 7 of their last 7 Primeira Liga matches vs Benfica
- Not WinRecent12/1580%Rio Ave have not won in 12 of their last 15 Primeira Liga (Home) matches
Benfica(6 trends)
- UnbeatenH2H7/7100%Benfica are unbeaten in their last 7 7 matches vs Rio Ave
- Undefeated at HTH2H7/7100%Benfica are undefeated at half time in their last 7 7 matches vs Rio Ave
- League Best DefenseLeague6/670%Benfica concede only 0.33 goals/match in away matches (excellent defense)
- Top Table FormLeague65%Benfica are currently 3rd in the table (Top 3)
- UnbeatenRecent14/1593%Benfica are unbeaten in their last 14 15 matches
- UnbeatenRecent27/3090%Benfica are unbeaten in their last 27 30 matches
⚡ Team Total Goals
Benfica(7 trends)
- Scored 1+H2H7/7100%Benfica scored 1+ goals in their last 7 7 matches vs Rio Ave
- Defensive SolidarityH2H7/7100%Benfica rarely concede chances (xGA under 1.0) in 7 of their last 7 Primeira Liga matches vs Rio Ave
- Above League AverageLeague6/675%Benfica score 1.83 goals/match in away matches (+37% above league average)
- League Best DefenseLeague6/670%Benfica concede only 0.33 goals/match in away matches (excellent defense)
- League Top ScorerLeague6/665%Benfica rank 3 of 18 in scoring in away matches (1.83 goals/match vs league avg 2.68)
- Defensive SolidarityRecent15/15100%Benfica rarely concede chances (xGA under 1.0) in 15 of their last 15 Primeira Liga (Away) matches
- Defensive SolidarityRecent30/30100%Benfica rarely concede chances (xGA under 1.0) in 30 of their last 30 Primeira Liga matches
🟨 Cards Over/Under
Rio Ave(2 trends)
- Many CardsH2H6/786%Rio Ave receive 2+ cards in 6 of their last 7 Primeira Liga matches vs Benfica
- Many CardsRecent12/1580%Rio Ave receive 2+ cards in 12 of their last 15 Primeira Liga (Home) matches
Benfica disciplined play balances Rio Ave aggression — • H2H average: 4.3 total cards/match
🚩 Corners Over/Under
Rio Ave(2 trends) — avg 3.0 (-34% below league)
- Few CornersH2H7/7100%Rio Ave win 4 or fewer corners in 7 of their last 7 Primeira Liga matches vs Benfica
- Few CornersLeague6/685%Rio Ave average 3.0 corners/match at home (-34% below league avg 4.6)
Benfica(2 trends) — avg 6.7 (+32% above league)
- Corner DominanceH2H7/7100%Benfica dominate corners (5+ and more than opponent) in 7 of their last 7 Primeira Liga matches vs Rio Ave
- Many CornersH2H6/786%Benfica win 6+ corners in 6 of their last 7 Primeira Liga matches vs Rio Ave
Low corner activity in recent matches -
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Rio Ave vs Benfica
🔮 Main Prediction by Periods
⚡ Final Stage: Rio Ave is stronger in the final minutes (7 vs 4).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the away team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
💡 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
Moderate
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.09
Pressure
0.11
✈️ Benfica
Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.04
Pressure
0.05
⏰ 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
3
Avg. Goals per Match
0.15
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
7
Avg. Goals per Match
0.35
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
9
Avg. Goals per Match
0.45
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
7
Avg. Goals per Match
0.35
✈️ 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
7
Avg. Goals per Match
0.35
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
8
Avg. Goals per Match
0.4
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
4
Avg. Goals per Match
0.2
🏆 Detailed Team Analysis
🏠 Rio Ave - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
3
Comeback Goals
7
Negative Sequences
3
Killer Goals
10
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
3
Late Pressure
7
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
3
Half-time Spurts
4
Second Half Starts
2
Late Surges
7
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
3
Late Conceded
7
✈️ Benfica - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
5
Comeback Goals
2
Negative Sequences
3
Killer Goals
7
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
2
Late Pressure
4
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
2
Half-time Spurts
5
Second Half Starts
4
Late Surges
4
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
3
Late Conceded
8
💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods
- ⚡ Final Stage Mastery: Rio Ave excels in the closing minutes (7 vs 4 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 +0.051
Pressure (Advantage)
Home +0.06
Timing (Advantage)
Home +0.003 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Home +0.007
📝 Detailed Summary
🏠 Home Team Analysis (Rio Ave):
Momentum: Moderate - team shows stable play. 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:
Teams are approximately equal in strength across all periods. Consider bets on draw, low total goals, or exact score.
Rio Ave vs Benfica Head-to-head statistics for Sun 18 Jan, 2026 @ 12:00 Primeira Liga
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
Home/Away: Shows home matches for Rio Ave and away matches for Benfica
Number of goals
Number of goals
Rio Ave
Under
Over
Benfica
Under
Over
0.5
30%
3
70%
7
40%
4
60%
6
1.5
70%
7
30%
3
40%
4
60%
6
2.5
90%
9
10%
1
80%
8
20%
2
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
90%
9
10%
1
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
90%
9
10%
1
Both teams to score
Both teams to score
Rio Ave
Benfica
Yes
60%
6
30%
3
No
40%
4
70%
7
1X2
1X2
Rio Ave
Benfica
1
20%
2
50%
5
X
50%
5
20%
2
2
30%
3
30%
3
Double Chance
Double Chance
Rio Ave
Benfica
12
50%
5
80%
8
1X
70%
7
70%
7
X2
80%
8
50%
5
Total Goals
Total Goals
Rio Ave
Benfica
0-1
10%
1
30%
3
2-3
60%
6
50%
5
4+
30%
3
20%
2
Total Corners
Total Corners
Rio Ave
Under
Over
Benfica
Under
Over
7.5
100%
10
0%
0
70%
7
30%
3
8.5
100%
10
0%
0
80%
8
20%
2
9.5
100%
10
0%
0
90%
9
10%
1
10.5
100%
10
0%
0
90%
9
10%
1
Clean Sheet
Clean Sheet
Rio Ave
Benfica
Yes
20%
2
40%
4
No
80%
8
60%
6
1X2 HT - FT
1X2 HT - FT
Rio Ave
Benfica
HT 1 - FT 1
10%
1
30%
3
HT 1 - FT 2
0%
0
0%
0
HT 1 - FT X
20%
2
10%
1
HT 2 - FT 1
10%
1
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 2
20%
2
20%
2
HT 2 - FT X
0%
0
0%
0
HT X - FT 1
0%
0
20%
2
HT X - FT 2
10%
1
10%
1
HT X - FT X
30%
3
10%
1
xG(xGa)
xG(xGa)
Rio Ave
Benfica
xG
0.87
1.45
xGa
1.74
0.98
Number of goals
Number of goals
Rio Ave
Under
Over
Benfica
Under
Over
0.5
60%
6
40%
4
60%
6
40%
4
1.5
80%
8
20%
2
80%
8
20%
2
2.5
100%
10
0%
0
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
Both teams to score
Rio Ave
Benfica
Yes
20%
2
10%
1
No
80%
8
90%
9
1X2
1X2
Rio Ave
Benfica
1
30%
3
40%
4
X
40%
4
40%
4
2
30%
3
20%
2
Double Chance
Double Chance
Rio Ave
Benfica
12
60%
6
60%
6
1X
70%
7
80%
8
X2
70%
7
60%
6
Total Goals
Total Goals
Rio Ave
Benfica
0-1
50%
5
80%
8
2-3
50%
5
20%
2
4+
0%
0
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Clean Sheet
Rio Ave
Benfica
Yes
50%
5
70%
7
No
50%
5
30%
3
Number of goals
Number of goals
Rio Ave
Under
Over
Benfica
Under
Over
0.5
60%
6
40%
4
50%
5
50%
5
1.5
90%
9
10%
1
70%
7
30%
3
2.5
100%
10
0%
0
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
Both teams to score
Rio Ave
Benfica
Yes
20%
2
20%
2
No
80%
8
80%
8
1X2
1X2
Rio Ave
Benfica
1
20%
2
40%
4
X
30%
3
30%
3
2
50%
5
30%
3
Double Chance
Double Chance
Rio Ave
Benfica
12
70%
7
70%
7
1X
50%
5
70%
7
X2
80%
8
60%
6
Total Goals
Total Goals
Rio Ave
Benfica
0-1
60%
6
50%
5
2-3
30%
3
50%
5
4+
10%
1
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Clean Sheet
Rio Ave
Benfica
Yes
40%
4
60%
6
No
60%
6
40%
4
No predictions available for this match
No predictions available for this match
Rio Ave
Benfica
Played:
7
Wins
0
0
Draws
2
2
Wins
5
5
Total
Per Match
Per Match
Total
7
1
Goals
2.7
19
19
2.7
Goals Conceded
1
7
16
2.3
Yellow Cards
1.7
12
2
0.3
Red Cards
0
0
Clean Sheets
0.3
2
18
2.6
Corners
8.1
57
87
12.4
Fouls
11.9
83
9
1.3
Offsides
2.1
15
54
7.7
Shots
20.4
143
18
2.6
Shots on Goal
9
63
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Played | 6 | 6 | 12 | |||
| Wins | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Draws | 3 | 4 | 7 | |||
| Losses | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | |
| Goals | 1.2 | 7 | 1.3 | 8 | 1.3 | 15 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.8 | 11 | 1.5 | 9 | 1.7 | 20 |
| Yellow Cards | 2.7 | 16 | 2.2 | 13 | 2.4 | 29 |
| Red Cards | 0.3 | 2 | 0 | 0.2 | 2 | |
| Clean Sheets | 0.2 | 1 | 0.2 | 1 | 0.2 | 2 |
| Corners | 2.5 | 15 | 3.5 | 21 | 3 | 36 |
| Fouls | 11.5 | 69 | 15.7 | 94 | 13.6 | 163 |
| Offsides | 1 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 12 |
| Shots | 8.8 | 53 | 9.3 | 56 | 9.1 | 109 |
| Shots on Goal | 3.8 | 23 | 3.7 | 22 | 3.8 | 45 |
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Played | 6 | 6 | 12 | |||
| Wins | 3 | 5 | 8 | |||
| Draws | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Losses | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | |
| Goals | 2.3 | 14 | 1.8 | 11 | 2.1 | 25 |
| Goals Conceded | 0.8 | 5 | 0.3 | 2 | 0.6 | 7 |
| Yellow Cards | 2.5 | 15 | 2.8 | 17 | 2.7 | 32 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0.2 | 1 | 0.1 | 1 | |
| Clean Sheets | 0.3 | 2 | 0.7 | 4 | 0.5 | 6 |
| Corners | 7 | 42 | 4.5 | 27 | 5.8 | 69 |
| Fouls | 11.5 | 69 | 12.7 | 76 | 12.1 | 145 |
| Offsides | 2.3 | 14 | 0.8 | 5 | 1.6 | 19 |
| Shots | 16.8 | 101 | 15.7 | 94 | 16.3 | 195 |
| Shots on Goal | 7 | 42 | 4.8 | 29 | 5.9 | 71 |
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