Result
1:1
23/09/2025 at 15:15 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
- Liga Portugal - Round 1
- Referee: Guelho S. (Por)
- Where to Watch on TV:
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Africa | ZAP |
Albania | Tring Sport 2 |
Brazil | Claro TV+, Disney+, ESPN 4, Sky+, Vivo Play, Zapping |
Bulgaria | Ring, Voyo |
Croatia | SportKlub 1 |
Cyprus | Cytavision on the Go, Cytavision Sports 7, Cytavision Sports 7 |
Germany | Sportdigital FUSSBALL |
Greece | COSMOTE Sport 3 |
Israel | Sport 4 |
Italy | DAZN Italia |
Poland | Eleven Sports 2, Eleven Sports 4 |
Portugal | Benfica TV |
Serbia | Arena Premium 5 |
Slovakia | Arena sport 1 |
Slovenia | SportKlub 2 |
South-america | Gol TV Latinoamerica, Gol TV Latinoamerica, Gol TV Play Latinoamerica |
Switzerland | Sunrise TV, Sunrise TV |
Ukraine | MEGOGO Futbol 2, MEGOGO Ukraine |
Usa | Fanatiz |
Venezuela | Inter |
Match Stats
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Expected Goals (xG) |
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2.68 | 0.15 |
Ball Possession |
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69% | 31% |
Total shots |
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19 | 4 |
Shots on target |
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7 | 2 |
Big Chances |
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4 | 0 |
Corner Kicks |
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11 | 2 |
Passes |
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87% (482/557) | 74% (185/251) |
Yellow Cards |
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3 | 2 |
Expected Goals (xG) |
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2.68 | 0.15 |
xG on target (xGOT) |
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2.45 | 0.82 |
Total shots |
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19 | 4 |
Shots on target |
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7 | 2 |
Shots off target |
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6 | 1 |
Blocked Shots |
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6 | 1 |
Shots inside the Box |
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15 | 3 |
Shots outside the Box |
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4 | 1 |
Hit the Woodwork |
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0 | 0 |
Headed Goals |
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1 | 0 |
Big Chances |
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4 | 0 |
Corner Kicks |
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11 | 2 |
Touches in opposition box |
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54 | 12 |
Accurate through passes |
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1 | 0 |
Offsides |
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2 | 0 |
Free Kicks |
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16 | 16 |
Passes |
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87% (482/557) | 74% (185/251) |
Long passes |
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74% (25/34) | 35% (17/48) |
Passes in final third |
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78% (181/232) | 51% (29/57) |
Crosses |
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22% (8/36) | 50% (3/6) |
Expected assists (xA) |
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1.52 | 0.20 |
Throw-ins |
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31 | 15 |
Fouls |
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16 | 16 |
Tackles |
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54% (14/26) | 73% (19/26) |
Duels won |
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65 | 64 |
Clearances |
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7 | 66 |
Interceptions |
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8 | 15 |
Errors leading to shot |
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0 | 0 |
Errors leading to goal |
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0 | 0 |
Goalkeeper Saves |
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1 | 6 |
xGOT faced |
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0.82 | 2.45 |
Goals prevented |
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-0.18 | 1.45 |
Key Moments
Here there are
- 1st Half (0 - 0)
- 10', Ivanovic F. 🟨,
- 2nd Half (1 - 1)
- 55', Brabec J. 🟨,
- 57', Dahl S. 🟨,
- 58', Gual M. ↓, Clayton ↑,
- 58', Spikic D. ↓, Andre Luiz ↑,
- 65', Ivanovic F. ↓, Lukebakio D. ↑,
- 65', Dahl S. ↓, Schjelderup A. ↑,
- 68', Pohlmann O. ↓, Athanasiou N. ↑,
- 74', Vrousai M. ↓, Nikitscher T. ↑,
- 74', Richards O. T. C. ↓, Liavas G. ↑,
- 86', 1 - 0, Sudakov G. ⚽, Lukebakio D. (A),
- 89', Sudakov G. ↓, Barreiro L. ↑,
- 90', Clayton 🟨,
- 90+1', 1 - 1, Andre Luiz ⚽, Nikitscher T. (A),
- 90+2', Rios R. ↓, Araujo H. ↑,
- 90+7', Barrenechea E. 🟨,
Chances of winning
Benfica 82.1% | Draw 11.9% | Rio Ave 6% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:
Benfica has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-3.6%)Rio Ave has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+1.8%)
Benfica - Rio Ave Odds
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X |
2 |
Marga |
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Avarage Now (Initially) |
1.17 ↑ (1.08) |
7.97 ↓ (9.2) |
15.36 ↓ (22) |
4.9% (8%) | |
The most likely Over/Under: 3.50
What is the prediction for Benfica - Rio Ave?
Users Predictions:
19 users predict this event. Benfica will win (votes: 14 - 73.7%). Rio Ave will win (votes: 3 - 15.8%). It will Tie (votes: 2 - 10.5%).
Confidence interval (95%) for Benfica: 53.9% – 93.5%.High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): 3 high ROI users predict this event. Benfica (votes: 1 - 33.3%). Rio Ave (votes: 1 - 33.3%). Tie (votes: 1 - 33.3%).Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:- O/U 2.5 - over (votes: 3 - 100%).
The most likely score by Bookmakers is 2:0.
Preview Facts
- This match features one of the leaders against an outsider (ranked 3 in the zone Promotion ~ Europa League (Qualification: ) and 16 in the zone Liga Portugal (Relegation)).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Benfica won 4.
- Benfica is currently in amazing form (last 5 games: 3 wins).
- Rio Ave has been struggling lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 0).
- Benfica may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
- In this match, Benfica is the undisputed favorite.
- There will not play in Benfica: Bah A.
(Knee Injury)
Bruma
(Achilles Tendon Injury)
Felix N.
(Knee Injury)
Lukebakio D.
(Foot Injury)
Manu
(Knee Injury)
- There will not play in Rio Ave: Bakoulas T.
(Injury)
- In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Benfica won 17 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 51:19. (average 2.6:1).
- Including home matches between the teams, Benfica won 10 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 33:9. (average 3.3:0.9).
How many head-to-head matches has Benfica won against Rio Ave?
Benfica has won 4 of their last 5 head-to-head matches.
How many head-to-head matches has Rio Ave won against Benfica?
Rio Ave has won 0 of their last 5 head-to-head matches.
What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
The latest head-to-head matches between Benfica - Rio Ave were as follows:
27.10.2024
Benfica
-
Rio Ave
5:0
17.05.2024
Rio Ave
-
Benfica
1:1
14.01.2024
Benfica
-
Rio Ave
4:1
02.04.2023
Rio Ave
-
Benfica
0:1
08.10.2022
Benfica
-
Rio Ave
4:2
Latest results of Benfica
Latest results of Rio Ave
Liga Portugal Table
2025/26 | | Pl | W | D | L | | Diff | Pts |
1 | FC Porto | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 19:1 | 18 | 22 |
2 | Sporting CP | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 20:5 | 15 | 19 |
3 | Benfica | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 13:4 | 9 | 18 |
4 | Gil Vicente | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 10:4 | 6 | 16 |
5 | Moreirense | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 12:11 | 1 | 15 |
6 | Famalicao | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 8:4 | 4 | 13 |
7 | Vitoria Guimaraes | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9:12 | -3 | 11 |
8 | Braga | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 12:8 | 4 | 10 |
9 | Alverca | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 11:12 | -1 | 10 |
10 | Nacional | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 9:12 | -3 | 10 |
11 | Arouca | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 10:19 | -9 | 9 |
12 | Rio Ave | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 11:13 | -2 | 8 |
13 | Santa Clara | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6:10 | -4 | 8 |
14 | Casa Pia | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8:13 | -5 | 8 |
15 | Estrela | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 6:8 | -2 | 7 |
16 | Estoril | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 10:13 | -3 | 6 |
17 | Tondela | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4:14 | -10 | 5 |
18 | AFS | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 5:20 | -15 | 1 |
Promotion ~ Champions League (League phase: )
Promotion ~ Champions League (Qualification: )
Promotion ~ Europa League (Qualification: )
Promotion ~ Conference League (Qualification: )
Liga Portugal (Relegation)
Relegation ~ Liga Portugal 2