Rio Ave vs Benfica Prediction 16 March 2025
🔊 The match between Rio Ave and Benfica promises to be a real test for both teams. Benfica, in excellent form, is aiming to solidify their position at the top of the table, but Rio Ave is not going to give up without a fight. The history of head-to-head meetings is clearly in favor of the visitors. The question is whether the hosts can stop the opponent's powerful attack. The odds clearly point to a favorite, but football is full of surprises, and the intrigue remains until the final whistle.
Head-to-Head
📊 Statistical preview of official encounters between Rio Ave and Benfica:
- 41 matches played;
- number of wins for the home team - 2, for the away team - 33, draws - 6;
- number of goals - 33 against 96;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.37, in the 2nd half - 1.78;
- average total goals per match - 3.15.
The last game took place on 27 October 2024 at Benfica's field and ended with a score of 5:0.
Head-to-head statistics Rio Ave - Benfica
Rio Ave Team Overview
Rio Ave has been showing consistent results at home this season. Although their position in the league standings doesn't allow them to relax, the team has not lost at home in 22 of their last 23 matches. Their average scoring rate is 1.4 goals per match, indicating a balanced approach to the game. The main task for Armando Petit's team will be to strengthen their defense and utilize counter-attacking opportunities in the game against Benfica.
Match Results: Rio Ave
Benfica Lisbon Team Overview
Benfica is confidently moving towards the top of the league table. The team is showing impressive form with seven wins in their last ten matches and an average scoring rate of 1.9 goals per game. In head-to-head encounters with Rio Ave, they consistently score more than 1.5 goals. An important task for the "Eagles" will be to maintain a high pace of play and pressure the opponent's defense from the first minutes. Their attacking power and self-confidence make Benfica a formidable opponent. Bruno Lage's protégés have been eliminated from the Champions League, so they can now fully focus on the domestic championship.
Match Results: Benfica Lisbon
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 41;
- home team wins - 2, away team wins - 33, draws - 6.
Statistics: Rio Ave vs Benfica Lisbon
- number of matches played in the tournament: 25 vs 24;
- number of wins: 7 vs 19;
- win percentage: 28% vs 76%;
- number of losses: 10 vs 4;
- number of draws: 8 vs 2.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 4 vs 7;
- number of losses: 3 vs 2;
- number of draws: 3 vs 1.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0.8, the guests - 2.34;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.15;
- both teams scored: overall - 23; at the home team's field - 11.
Statistics: Rio Ave vs Benfica Lisbon
- average total in the tournament: 2.68 vs 3.04;
- average total goals scored: 1.08 vs 2.32;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.52 vs 1.12;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.56 vs 1.2;
- Rio Ave: average total at home in the tournament - 1.58;
- Benfica Lisbon: average total away in the tournament - 1.5;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.4 (home - 1.4) vs 1.9 (away - 1.5).
- Benfica Lisbon has scored over 1.5 goals in 13 of the last 15 games against Rio Ave.
Prediction on corners
- Rio Ave has taken over 2.5 corners in 7 of the last 8 home games against Benfica Lisbon.
- Rio Ave has taken over 2.5 corners in 6 of the last 7 Primeira Liga home games against Benfica Lisbon.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 4.68 (2.34 for home team and 2.34 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 4.74 (2.42 for home team and 2.32 for away team).
Rio Ave: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.08; at home - 2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.3; at home - 2.6.
Benfica Lisbon: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.6, away - 1.92;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.6; away - 2.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 41;
- both teams scored all-time - 23 times;
- on the home team’s field - 11 times.
Statistics: Rio Ave vs Benfica Lisbon
- number of matches played in the tournament: 25 vs 24;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 14 vs 10;
- number of BTTS matches for Rio Ave at home - 9 (75%);
- number of BTTS matches for Benfica Lisbon away - 5 (42%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 8 vs 4;
- BTTS matches for Rio Ave at home - 4 (80%);
- BTTS matches for Benfica Lisbon away - 2 (50%).
- Rio Ave has scored and conceded in 10 of the last 11 home games.
- Rio Ave has scored and conceded in 9 of the last 10 Primeira Liga home games.
- Rio Ave has scored and conceded in 7 of the last 8 games.
- Rio Ave has scored and conceded in 6 of the last 7 Primeira Liga games.
Editorial Prediction
Taking into account the current form of the teams and head-to-head statistics, Benfica appears as a clear favorite in the upcoming match. Their ability to score more than 1.5 goals in most games against Rio Ave supports this prediction. Based on these trends, the most optimal bet seems to be on Benfica's individual total over 1.5 goals.No comments
Betting Tips: Rio Ave - Benfica Lisbon
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