Benfica Lisbon - Rio Ave in live - 14 January 2024

Throw-in for Rio Ave in their own half.

Throw-in Benfica Lisbon.

At Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica, Patrick William has been yellow-carded for the away team.

Free kick for Benfica Lisbon in their own half.

Throw-in for Benfica Lisbon in their own half.

Benfica Lisbon pushes forward through Tiago Gouveia, whose finish on goal is saved.

The home team replace Joao Pedro Goncalves Neves with Chiquinho.

Goal! Joao Mario extends Benfica Lisbon's lead to 4-1. Great play from Rafa Silva to set up the goal.

Free kick for Benfica Lisbon in the half of Rio Ave.

Iancu Ioan Vasilica awards Rio Ave a goal kick.

Marcos Leonardo for Benfica Lisbon gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

Iancu Ioan Vasilica awards Rio Ave a goal kick.

In Lisbon Rio Ave's Aziz is caught offside.

Iancu Ioan Vasilica signals a free kick to Benfica Lisbon.

Benfica Lisbon make their fourth substitution with Tomas Araujo replacing Fredrik Aursnes.

Aziz is replacing Amine Oudrhiri for the away team.

Mateo Tanlongo is on a sub for Miguel Nobrega for Rio Ave.

Throw-in for Benfica Lisbon at Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica.

Benfica Lisbon have been awarded a corner by Iancu Ioan Vasilica.

Benfica Lisbon drives forward and Tiago Gouveia gets in a shot. Without netting, however.

Ball safe as Benfica Lisbon is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Goal! Benfica Lisbon extend their lead to 3-1 thanks to a Marcos Leonardo header. That's a fine assist from Fredrik Aursnes.

Iancu Ioan Vasilica signals a free kick to Rio Ave in their own half.

Rio Ave have a goal kick.

Benfica Lisbon are pushing forward but Tiago Gouveia's finish is wide of the goal.

Jhonatan returns to the field for Rio Ave after picking up a slight injury.

Iancu Ioan Vasilica signals a Benfica Lisbon throw-in in Rio Ave's half.

The match at Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica has been interrupted briefly for a check on Jhonatan, who is down injured.

Rio Ave awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Free kick Benfica Lisbon.

Throw-in high up the field for Benfica Lisbon in Lisbon.

Iancu Ioan Vasilica awards the home team a throw-in.

Rio Ave awarded a free kick in their own half.

Throw-in Rio Ave.

Iancu Ioan Vasilica signals a free kick to Benfica Lisbon in their own half.

Patrick William is on a sub for Emmanuel Boateng for Rio Ave.

Free kick for Rio Ave in their own half.

The home team replace Orkun Kokcu with Florentino Luis.

The home team have replaced Angel Di Maria with Tiago Gouveia. This is the second substitution made today by Roger Schmidt.

Roger Schmidt (Benfica Lisbon) is making a first substitution, with Marcos Leonardo replacing Arthur Cabral.

Benfica Lisbon take a 2-1 lead thanks to Antonio Silva.

Corner awarded to Benfica Lisbon.

Angel Di Maria gets his shot on target but fails to score for Benfica Lisbon.

Benfica Lisbon have been awarded a corner by Iancu Ioan Vasilica.

Angel Di Maria gets his shot on target but fails to score for Benfica Lisbon.

Iancu Ioan Vasilica signals a free kick to Benfica Lisbon.

Rio Ave make their second substitution with Ze Manuel replacing Joca.

Aderllan Santos (Rio Ave) has been booked for the second time by the referee and is off!

Bruno Ventura is replacing Joao Graca for the away team.

Orkun Kokcu (Benfica Lisbon) has received a first yellow card.

Rio Ave awarded a free kick in their own half.

Iancu Ioan Vasilica signals a free kick to Rio Ave in their own half.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Lisbon.

Rio Ave's Emmanuel Boateng misses with an attempt on goal.

Free kick for Rio Ave in their own half.

Arthur Cabral of Benfica Lisbon smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

Benfica Lisbon awarded a throw-in in their own half.

In Lisbon Rio Ave attack through Fabio Ronaldo. The finish is off target, however.

Aderllan Santos (Rio Ave) gets booked by Iancu Ioan Vasilica, and will miss the next match due to the number of yellow cards received this season.

Benfica Lisbon awarded a free kick in their own half.

Joao Graca (Rio Ave) fires in a shot – and hits the post!

Rio Ave awarded a free kick in their own half.

Corner awarded to Rio Ave.

Ball goes out of play for a Benfica Lisbon goal kick.

Fabio Ronaldo hits the post! Very nearly a goal there in Lisbon for Rio Ave.

The first-half has come to a close in Lisbon.

Benfica Lisbon's Rafa Silva looks ok and returns to the pitch.

Attention is being given to Benfica Lisbon’s Rafa Silva and play has been suspended briefly.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

Rio Ave's Fabio Ronaldo gets in a shot on goal at Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica. But the effort is unsuccessful.

Can Rio Ave get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Benfica Lisbon's half?

Throw-in for Rio Ave in the half of Benfica Lisbon.

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

Goal kick for Rio Ave at Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica.

In Lisbon Benfica Lisbon drive forward through Rafa Silva. His shot is on target but it's saved.

Ball safe as Rio Ave is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Goal kick for Rio Ave at Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica.

Benfica Lisbon have been awarded a corner by Iancu Ioan Vasilica.

Joao Mario for Benfica Lisbon drives towards goal at Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica. But the finish is unsuccessful.

Benfica Lisbon to take a throw-in in Rio Ave territory.

Iancu Ioan Vasilica awards the away team a throw-in.

Iancu Ioan Vasilica signals a throw-in for Rio Ave, close to Benfica Lisbon's area.

In Lisbon a free kick has been awarded the home team.

Free kick for Benfica Lisbon in the half of Rio Ave.

Iancu Ioan Vasilica signals a Benfica Lisbon throw-in in Rio Ave's half.

Throw-in Benfica Lisbon.

Can Benfica Lisbon get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Rio Ave's half?

Benfica Lisbon to take a throw-in in Rio Ave territory.

Angel Di Maria gets an equalizer for Benfica Lisbon. The score is now 1-1. Rafa Silva instrumental with a fine assist.

Iancu Ioan Vasilica signals a free kick to Rio Ave in their own half.

Emmanuel Boateng has recovered and rejoins the match in Lisbon.

Emmanuel Boateng is writhing in pain and play has been suspended for a few moments.

Ball goes out of play for a Benfica Lisbon goal kick.

Rio Ave push forward at Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica and Emmanuel Boateng gets in a great header. The attempt is cleared by the Benfica Lisbon defence.

Throw-in for Rio Ave in their own half.

Iancu Ioan Vasilica signals a Benfica Lisbon throw-in in Rio Ave's half.

Throw-in for Rio Ave at Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica.

Benfica Lisbon awarded a throw-in in their own half.

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

Rio Ave's Guga is on target but unsuccessful.

Throw-in Benfica Lisbon.

Corner awarded to Rio Ave.

Rio Ave drives forward and Fabio Ronaldo gets in a shot. Without netting, however.

Iancu Ioan Vasilica awards Rio Ave a goal kick.

Rio Ave have a goal kick.

Throw-in for Rio Ave in their own half.

Rio Ave have been awarded a corner by Iancu Ioan Vasilica.

Free kick for Rio Ave in their own half.

Iancu Ioan Vasilica signals a free kick to Benfica Lisbon in their own half.

Goal! Rio Ave have got their heads in front thanks to a Guga strike. Fabio Ronaldo with an assist there.

Iancu Ioan Vasilica awards the home team a throw-in.

Benfica Lisbon needs to be cautious. Rio Ave have an attacking throw-in.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Lisbon.

Morato of Benfica Lisbon gets in a strike, but is off target.

Corner awarded to Benfica Lisbon.

Benfica Lisbon pushes forward through Joao Pedro Goncalves Neves, whose finish on goal is saved.

Throw-in for Benfica Lisbon in the half of Rio Ave.

Throw-in for Benfica Lisbon at Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica.

Free kick for Rio Ave in their own half.

Ball safe as Rio Ave is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Benfica Lisbon have a dangerous throw-in.

Free kick Benfica Lisbon.

Benfica Lisbon awarded a free kick in their own half.

If Amine receives a yellow card in today's match, he will be suspended after collecting 5 yellow cards so far this season.

If Emmanuel Boateng scores against Benfica Lisbon it will be his 5th goal for Rio Ave FC this season.

Benfica Lisbon have won 3 home matches in a row.

Both teams didn't concede on their last match.

Benfica Lisbon scores 2.14 goals when playing at home and Rio Ave FC scores 0.95 goals when playing away (on average).

Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between Benfica Lisbon and Rio Ave FC is 1.4.

Average number of goals in meetings between Benfica Lisbon and Rio Ave FC is 3.

Benfica Lisbon scores 2.4 goals in a match against Rio Ave FC and Rio Ave FC scores 0.6 goals against Benfica Lisbon (on average).

Rio Ave FC have won just 0 of their last 5 Liga Portugal games against Benfica Lisbon.

Benfica Lisbon have lost just 0 of their last 5 Liga Portugal games against Rio Ave FC.

In the last 5 meetings Benfica Lisbon won 5, Rio Ave FC won 0, 0 draws.

Benfica Lisbon have lost just 0 of their last 5 games against Rio Ave FC (in all competitions).

Benfica Lisbon's performance of the last 5 matches is better than Rio Ave FC's.

In Liga Portugal, Benfica Lisbon has better performance than Rio Ave FC.

When Rio Ave FC is down 1-0 away, they win 0% of their matches.

When Benfica Lisbon is down 0-1 home, they win 33% of their matches.

When Rio Ave FC leads 0-1 away, they win in 14% of their matches.

When Benfica Lisbon leads 1-0 at home, they win in 84% of their matches.

On their last meeting Benfica Lisbon won by 1 goals.

The winner of their last meeting was Benfica Lisbon.

Benfica Lisbon wins 51% of halftimes, Rio Ave FC wins 19%.

Benfica Lisbon wins 1st half in 51% of their matches, Rio Ave FC in 19% of their matches.

Benfica Lisbon have scored at least one goal for 7 consecutive matches.

Rafa Silva has assisted the most goals for Benfica Lisbon with 7. Costinha is Rio Ave FC's biggest assister (4).

Rafa Silva is Benfica Lisbon's top scorer with 6 goals. Emmanuel Boateng has scored 4 times for Rio Ave FC.

Rio Ave FC's away record this season: 0-3-4.

Benfica Lisbon's home record this season: 5-2-0.

Rio Ave FC haven't scored in 3 of their 7 away matches in Liga Portugal this season.

Benfica Lisbon haven't scored in 0 of their 7 home matches in Liga Portugal this season.

When playing at home, Benfica Lisbon have not lost to Rio Ave FC in their last 19 encounters.

Rio Ave FC haven't won any of their last 11 games against Benfica Lisbon.

Rio Ave FC haven't won any of their last 9 away matches.

Benfica Lisbon haven't lost in any of their last 8 home matches.

Benfica Lisbon haven't lost in their last 11 games.

Benfica Lisbon have a winning streak of 6 matches.

Did you know that Rio Ave FC scores 33% of their goals between the minutes 46-60?

Did you know that Benfica Lisbon scores 32% of their goals between the minutes 76-90?

Benfica Lisbon have a winning streak of 3 matches in Liga Portugal.

Last season Benfica Lisbon won both games against Rio Ave FC (4-2 at home and 1-0 away).

During the last 42 meetings, Benfica Lisbon have won 32 times, there have been 8 draws while Rio Ave FC have won 2 times. The goal difference is 92-35 in favour of Benfica Lisbon.

During the last 19 meetings with Benfica Lisbon playing at home, Benfica Lisbon have won 17 times, there have been 2 draws while Rio Ave FC have won 0 times. The goal difference is 58-19 in favour of Benfica Lisbon.

The most common result of matches between Benfica Lisbon and Rio Ave FC is 1-0. 9 matches have ended with this result.

The most common result of matches between Benfica Lisbon and Rio Ave FC when Benfica Lisbon is playing at home is 2-0. 4 matches have ended with this result.