Rio Ave vs Benfica Prediction, Lineups & Odds

Don’t Rule Out a Strong Performance from Rio Ave

Rio Ave +1.25 means we split our stake equally between +1 and +1.5. It’s an Asian Handicap bet at odds of 2.02 that we’re expecting to generate a nice return against Benfica.

8 Wins in Last 9 H2H Clashes for Benfica

Rio Ave were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 1-0 loss against Famalicão at Municipal 22 de Junho. The Vila do Conde side had 47% possession and recorded three shots on target.

Benfica claimed a home win in their previous game. A 3-0 triumph against Nacional at Estadio da Luz made it five consecutive victories. Bruno Lage's team had the lion’s share of the ball boasting 56% possession and twelve shots on goal, while Zeki Amdouni, Orkun Kokcu and Vangelis Pavlidis were all on target.

Benfica have gone unbeaten in their past nine meetings with Rio Ave. Their last encounter saw Benfica make home advantage count at Estadio da Luz, winning 5-0. The previous 9 H2H meetings have featured eight Benfica wins and one draw.

Primeira Liga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Benfica	31	24	3	4	80	25	55	80:25	75
13	Rio Ave	31	8	9	14	33	51	-18	33:51	33

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Rio Ave have 3 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 10.6 attempts. The Big River have averaged 46.3% possession, 373.7 passes and 3.2 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.4 goals from 5.7 shots on goal, 15.5 attempts and 5.2 corners.

Top goalscorer Clayton has found the net 5 times, Tiago Morais 2, with Jonathan Panzo and two other players on 1. Marios Vrousai is the top assists maker with 2.

Benfica have 7 victories and 3 defeats, with an average of 2.2 goals from 17.0 attempts and 7.8 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 59.1% possession, 506.9 passes, 7.2 corners in their favour and 2.4 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.0 goals from 7.7 attempts and 2.9 shots on goal.

Vangelis Pavlidis has top scored with 6, while Orkun Kokcu, Zeki Amdouni and Leandro Barreiro are next on 3. Vangelis Pavlidis, Kerem Akturkoglu and Andreas Schjelderup are top assists providers with 2, while Anatoliy Trubin has recorded 3 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Rio Ave confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Cezary Miszta (GK), Marios Vrousai, Andreas-Richardos Ntoi, Jonathan Panzo, Omar Richards, Demir Tiknaz, Brandon Aguilera, Andre Luiz, Ole Pohlmann, Kiko Bondoso, Clayton.

Benfica confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Anatoliy Trubin (GK), Tomas Araujo, Antonio Silva, Nicolas Otamendi, Alvaro Carreras, Fredrik Aursnes, Florentino Luis, Orkun Kokcu, Zeki Amdouni, Vangelis Pavlidis, Bruma.

Expert Primeira Liga Analysis

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Key Rio Ave vs Benfica league stats:

• The +1.25 line has been covered by Rio Ave in all of their last 5 games.
• The +1.25 line has been covered by Rio Ave in 17 of their last 18 games at home.
• The +1.25 line has been covered by Rio Ave in 7 consecutive games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Benfica in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Benfica in 13 of their last 17 games on the road.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Benfica in 4 consecutive games on the road.

Rio Ave vs Benfica Prediction

There’s a strong case for siding with Rio Ave +1.25 on the Asian Handicap. Take the odds of 2.02 for this Primeira Liga game in the hope that the home team can keep the scoreline close.

If you’re looking to move the line, then you have a dual option of either buying or selling goals. It’s a case of assuming a position based on your view and attitude to risk.

Rio Ave +1.25 Probability

The latest odds imply that our pick has a 49.5% prospect of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

Our Pick

Rio Ave Asian Hcp +1.25 @ 2.02 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Rio Ave 2 - 2 Benfica

We’re taking a correct score bet which involves a 2-2 scoreline. The odds of 19.00 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.

Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners 1.91

Each of the past six Rio Ave matches have involved the 9.5 Total Corners line not being covered, with the last two  Benfica away games having the same outcome. There’s everything to like about the Total Corners line which looks high and we’d expect the teams to go under at 1.91.

Corner Stats

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Rio Ave

Total

8.40 3.20 5.20

Home

8.80 4.10 4.70

Away

8.50 3.10 5.40

Benfica

Total

9.60 7.20 2.40

Home

10.10 7.00 3.10

Away

9.40 7.00 2.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

1.80

Under 9.5

1.91

Rio Ave Corners

Over 3.5

2.43

Under 3.5

1.49

Benfica Corners

Over 6.5

1.81

Under 6.5

1.88

Most Corners

1

4.90

X

9.00

2

1.19

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Rio Ave vs Benfica Odds

Benfica are strong 1.29 favourites to win this Primeira Liga match according to the betting odds. The bookies give them a 78% chance of claiming victory. Rio Ave are regarded as the least likely winner at 8.00.

Over 2.5 Goals is trading at a shorter price than Under 2.5 Goals right now. When it comes to the Both Teams to Score betting, the market make it a close call between BTTS Yes and No.

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