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by Devesh Jaganath in Liga Portugal Predictions
Gameweek nine in the Primeira Liga will see Benfica playing host to Rio Ave on Sunday evening. As Aguias are in third place in the league standings, while Vilacondenses are in 12th after the first eight games of the season. Let’s get into the match prediction.
After an unexpected opening day loss to Famalicao, Benfica have refound their Primeira Liga form and are set to enter this weekend’s round of matches unbeaten in their last six games.
Their most recent league match ended in a thumping 5-1 win over Gil Vicente, marking their third victory on the bounce before suffering defeat to Feyenoord in the Champions League in midweek.
At home, though, As Aguias have been perfect this term with four wins in four. They have now won 15 straight home games in the top flight and are unbeaten in their last 24.
Meanwhile, Rio Ave could do with a positive result here, as they have failed to win any of their last four league matches, losing two and drawing two.
Vilacondenses’ last victory in the league was at the start of September against Arouca and that was their second for the season having beaten Farense on matchday two.
Notably, though, both the visitors’ wins this term were at home, while on the road they have not tasted success since March 2023 - a winless run of 25 consecutive matches.
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Benfica Lisbon vs Rio Ave Form
Benfica Lisbon and Rio Ave's standings in the Liga Portugal
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2
|
80 | 34 | 25 | 5 | 4 | 56 |
|
11
|
38 | 34 | 9 | 11 | 14 | -16 |
Benfica Lisbon and Rio Ave Last Matches
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
23 Oct 2024 - Champions League
19 Oct 2024 - Taca de Portugal
6 Oct 2024 - Liga Portugal
2 Oct 2024 - Champions League
28 Sept 2024 - Liga Portugal
23 Sept 2024 - Liga Portugal
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
23 Oct 2024 - Champions League
2 Oct 2024 - Champions League
28 Sept 2024 - Liga Portugal
14 Sept 2024 - Liga Portugal
24 Aug 2024 - Liga Portugal
17 Aug 2024 - Liga Portugal
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
19 Oct 2024 - Taca de Portugal
6 Oct 2024 - Liga Portugal
23 Sept 2024 - Liga Portugal
19 Sept 2024 - Champions League
30 Aug 2024 - Liga Portugal
11 Aug 2024 - Liga Portugal
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
19 Oct 2024 - Taca de Portugal
4 Oct 2024 - Liga Portugal
29 Sept 2024 - Liga Portugal
21 Sept 2024 - Liga Portugal
14 Sept 2024 - Liga Portugal
1 Sept 2024 - Liga Portugal
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
4 Oct 2024 - Liga Portugal
21 Sept 2024 - Liga Portugal
1 Sept 2024 - Liga Portugal
17 Aug 2024 - Liga Portugal
27 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
17 May 2024 - Liga Portugal
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
19 Oct 2024 - Taca de Portugal
29 Sept 2024 - Liga Portugal
14 Sept 2024 - Liga Portugal
24 Aug 2024 - Liga Portugal
9 Aug 2024 - Liga Portugal
11 May 2024 - Liga Portugal
Benfica Lisbon vs Rio Ave Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
83 %
17 %
0 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
17 May 2024 - Liga Portugal
14 Jan 2024 - Liga Portugal
2 Apr 2023 - Liga Portugal
8 Oct 2022 - Liga Portugal
1 Mar 2021 - Liga Portugal
18 Oct 2020 - Liga Portugal
Benfica Lisbon against Rio Ave Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 5 - 4 - 1
Most goals and assists
Benfica Lisbon
Rio Ave
V. Pavlidis
(28 Goals)
C. Silva
(14 Goals)
V. Pavlidis
(11 Assists)
C. Silva
(3 Assists)
,
M. Vroussay
(3 Assists)
Benfica Lisbon - Rio Ave Key Points
- Benfica have kept five clean sheets in their last eight home league matches.
- Benfica have won their last 15 home league games.
- Benfica are unbeaten in their last 16 matches against this opponent.
- Rio Ave have failed to score in their last three away league games.
- Rio Ave have lost all four of their away games this season.
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Our Benfica Lisbon vs Rio Ave Prediction
Barring that defeat in midweek to Feyenoord, Benfica have been in excellent form domestically this season and will know they need to keep churning out wins to keep up with Sporting Lisbon.
Rio Ave are in a notable dip in form lately, and they’ve struggled to find results and goals on the road this term, which we feel will be the case in this match as well. Our Benfica vs Rio Ave prediction: Benfica win and BTTS (NO).
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