Benfica vs Rio Ave Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 23 Sep 2025

Primeira Liga Betting Preview: Benfica vs Rio Ave

Benfica host Rio Ave in this Portuguese Primeira Liga meeting at Estadio da Luz, with kick-off set for 03:15 on Wednesday 24 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Benfica Primed for Convincing Win

Benfica could be big winners against Rio Ave. Take the 1.89 about them on the -2.25 Asian Handicap and get half stakes returned if the favourites win by two and a full payout if they triumph by more.

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9 Benfica Wins in Previous 10 H2H Encounters

Benfica won last time out by a 3-0 scoreline. It was away from home against AVS at Estadio do CD Aves. The Eagles managed six shots on target and enjoyed 64% possession, with Georgiy Sudakov, Vangelis Pavlidis and Franjo Ivanovic each scoring one goal.

Rio Ave have been defeated in back-to-back Primeira Liga outings. In a recent home game at Estadio dos Arcos, they were turned over 3-0 by Porto. The Vila do Conde team recorded two shots on goal and had 48% possession.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Benfica have beaten Rio Ave in the last two encounters. A 3-2 win on their travels at Estadio dos Arcos came after a 5-0 home success at Estadio da Luz. There have been nine Benfica wins and one draw in the past 10 H2H matches.

Primeira Liga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Benfica	5	4	1	0	10	2	8	10:2	13
16	Rio Ave	5	0	3	2	7	12	-5	7:12	3

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Benfica have 7 wins and 3 draws, averaging 2.3 goals from 5.4 shots on goal and 14.3 attempts. The Eagles have averaged 59.1% possession and 5.3 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 0.5 goals from 4.0 shots on goal, 10.7 attempts and 4.0 corners.

Top goalscorer Vangelis Pavlidis has found the net 7 times, with Franjo Ivanovic, Fredrik Aursnes, Kerem Akturkoglu and Nicolas Otamendi scoring 2 each. Vangelis Pavlidis is the top assists maker on 4, with goalkeepers Anatoliy Trubin and Samuel Soares managing 5 clean sheets between them.

Rio Ave have 1 victory, 3 defeats and 6 draws, averaging 4.9 shots on goal, 10.1 attempts and 1.4 goals. Sotiris Sylaidopoulos' men average 47.7% possession, 362.3 passes, 3.7 corners awarded and 6.1 corners against, while 2.0 goals have been conceded from 13.6 attempts and 5.6 shots on goal.

Clayton has scored 6, followed by Andre Luiz and Demir Tiknaz with 2 goals apiece. Andre Luiz is top assists provider with 3, while Cezary Miszta has recorded one clean sheet in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Benfica predicted lineup (4-1-3-2): Anatoliy Trubin (GK), Amar Dedic, Antonio Silva, Nicolas Otamendi, Samuel Dahl, Enzo Barrenechea, Fredrik Aursnes, Richard Rios, Georgiy Sudakov, Vangelis Pavlidis, Franjo Ivanovic.

Rio Ave predicted lineup (3-4-3): Cezary Miszta (GK), Nelson Abbey, Andreas-Richardos Ntoi, Jakub Brabec, Marios Vrousai, Joao Graca, Brandon Aguilera, Nikolaos Athanasiou, Andre Luiz, Clayton, Ole Pohlmann.

Benfica vs Rio Ave Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ve lined up expert Benfica vs Rio Ave betting tips, from our match prediction and correct score call to corners betting insight, best player prop picks and bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.

Match Prediction

It could be worth backing Benfica -2.25 when they take to the field for this Primeira Liga match. Generous odds of 1.89 are available and we can see the home team stretching clear of the opposition.

The latest Primeira Liga injuries and suspensions can affect the overall outcome and we use this information as well as the form guide. The same applies to the stats so that we can get the best understanding of how things might pan out.

Key Benfica vs Rio Ave league stats:

• The -2.25 line has been covered by Benfica in 10 of their last 18 games at home.

Benfica -2.25 Probability

The odds at the best football bookies suggest our pick has a 52.9% chance of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Benfica 3 - 0 Rio Ave

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Player Prop Picks

Corners Prediction

Benfica Under 7.5 Corners

It’s been an average of 4.80 corners for Benfica in their past 5 games, with Rio Ave conceding under 7.5 corners in the previous three away matches. We can use these stats to our advantage, with odds of 1.76 that Benfica fall short when it comes to the Team Corners line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Benfica

Total

9.30 5.30 4.00

Home

11.50 8.00 3.50

Away

8.30 4.40 3.90

Rio Ave

Total

9.80 3.70 6.10

Home

10.10 4.20 5.90

Away

8.00 2.70 5.30

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Benfica vs Rio Ave Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Benfica Massive Favourites to Win

Benfica are the overwhelming 1.18 favourites to win this Primeira Liga clash which means a 85% probability of claiming a victory according to the latest Full-Time Result betting odds. If you want to get against the market leader, then you’re able to secure 11.50 for Rio Ave.

If you fancy Benfica to be leading at the interval, then you can secure odds of 1.58. Alternatively, there’s the chance to wager on Rio Ave at 8.50 on the Half-Time Result, with the draw trading at 3.05.

The Total Goals market indicates that Over 2.5 Goals is the betting favourite right now. For those wanting to back Both Teams to Score No, this is currently priced at 1.75.

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Vangelis Pavlidis Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

Vangelis Pavlidis is the favourite to be First Goalscorer at 2.50. If you’re interested in backing him to find the net at anytime, then the price is 1.38.

Benfica Victorious in Past Five H2H Estadio da Luz Clashes

Benfica have six victories, three draws and one defeat in the last 10 home matches, netting an average of 2.40 goals per game and conceding 0.90.

Rio Ave haven’t triumphed in four straight games on the road. The Big River have recorded five losses, three draws and two wins in the previous 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 1.90.

Benfica were 5-0 victors against Rio Ave last time out at Estadio da Luz. For the past 5 H2H meetings at Estadio da Luz, Benfica have won every time.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Benfica Home Stats		6-3-1	3.30	2.40	0.90	6	4	5	5
Rio Ave Away Stats		2-3-5	3.30	1.40	1.90	7	3	7	3

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

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Benfica vs Rio Ave Lineups & Team News

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