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Rio Ave vs Benfica Prediction – Primeira Liga
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Here you will find the best prediction for Rio Ave vs Benfica in the Primeira Liga, alongside match analysis and betting tips.
Read below for our detailed analysis of both teams, including their recent records and key statistics from their last matches to provide the best prediction for this encounter between Rio Ave and Benfica.
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Betting tip and prediction for this match between Rio Ave vs Benfica
The best prediction for Rio Ave vs Benfica in the Primeira Liga is over 2.5 goals. Rio Ave has demonstrated the capability to compete well against stronger teams, recently defeating Sporting Braga (2-1) and drawing against FC Porto in a match they almost won. Playing at home, Rio Ave typically puts up a strong performance and is likely to score at least once. Therefore, betting on over 2.5 goals is an intriguing option, particularly considering a possible scoreline of 1-1, which is a scenario that could arise at any moment for Benfica.
The best prediction for Rio Ave vs Benfica
Over 0.5 goal in the 1st half (live bet prediction)
Over 1.5 goals (live prediction, double or treble bet)
Over 2.5 goals (risky prediction)
Match preview: Rio Ave vs Benfica
Rio Ave and Benfica meet at the Rio Ave Futebol Clube stadium for the 26th round of the Primeira Liga. The last time they faced off in this league edition, Benfica triumphed at home with a score of (5-0) on 27-04-2024. Historically, the visiting team has had the upper hand in recent encounters, boasting 3 wins and 1 draw in their last 4 meetings. However, the last encounter at this venue on 17-05-2024 ended in a 1-1 draw, with Costinha scoring for Rio Ave and Orkun Kökçü netting for Benfica. The home advantage could be crucial as Rio Ave has shown significantly better results at home compared to away.
Team analysis: Rio Ave
The home side is currently positioned 10th, having accrued 29 points from 7 wins, 8 draws, and 10 defeats. In their penultimate match, they secured a 2-1 victory against Sporting Braga. However, they faltered in their latest outing, losing 1-0 to Famalicão. This team performs significantly better at home, recording 6 wins, 7 draws, and only 2 losses in their stadium over the last 30 matches, compared to 3 wins, 4 draws, and 8 defeats as visitors. In their last 10 league matches at home, Rio Ave has registered 3 wins, 6 draws, and 1 loss, amassing 15 points from a possible 30. The most common scoreline at half-time in their home games has been 1-0 (5 out of 12 matches). Although they have struggled defensively—conceding in every one of their last 10 matches—their attack has been reliable, scoring in 8 of those 10 fixtures. At home, 8 of the 12 matches have seen more than 2.5 goals. Furthermore, out of 25 league games, they have never managed to turn around a deficit in the 15 matches where they conceded the first goal.
Under the management of Petit, the Rio Ave team has lost some of the consistency they previously displayed. In their last three games, they have suffered 2 losses. They lost to Estoril (2-1), a match in which they came close to equalising but conceded a late goal. They did, however, claim victory against Sporting Braga (2-1) but followed it up with a disappointing loss against Famalicão (1-0), where they struggled to find the back of the net after going behind early. Despite this, Rio Ave still enjoys a 6-point cushion above the relegation places, but the upcoming clash with Benfica will certainly be a demanding challenge for them.
Team analysis: Benfica
The visitors are currently 2nd in the league standings, with 56 points from 18 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses. In their penultimate match, they recorded a convincing 3-0 victory against Boavista and followed up with another 3-0 win at home to Nacional. This is a team that maintains good form away from home, having recorded 9 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses in their last 30 matches on the road, compared to 10 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses at home. Their last circumstance saw them take a heavy defeat away to FC Barcelona (3-1). Within the league, Benfica has managed to collect 20 points from the last 30 available, with 6 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses in their previous 10 away games. Their attack has been consistently effective, scoring in 9 of the last 10 league matches. In the league, they have managed to overturn the scoreline in 3 of the 7 matches where they conceded first. Notably, when playing away, they have conceded 4 out of the 11 goals in the final minutes, specifically between the 76th and 90th minute.
The Benfica side is coming into this encounter following a disappointing elimination from the Champions League, suffering consecutive losses. Their defeat to FC Barcelona was particularly concerning as it lacked the intensity shown in their previous two matches. Now, their focus shifts back to the Primeira Liga, which remains their primary target under Bruno Lage. They are just 3 points behind the leaders, Sporting, with a match in hand, making the championship race very competitive. The pressure is on Benfica, as they must secure a win against Rio Ave to keep their title aspirations alive.
Best predictions for this match
Over 0.5 goal in the 1st half (live bet prediction)
Over 1.5 goals (live prediction, double or treble bet)
Over 2.5 goals (risky prediction)
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