Primeira Liga 2025/26 · Regular Season - 1

Benfica vs Rio Ave, 23 September 2025: result and statistics

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Benfica

1 : 1 23 September 2025
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Rio Ave

Primeira Liga standings
#TeamPScoredConcededPoints
3 Benfica 34 74 25 80
13 Rio Ave 34 35 57 36

Pre-match statistics

Form over the last five matches: Benfica — Rio Ave

Benfica

4 wins, 1 draws, 0 losses in the last 5 matches

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Benfica — all matches

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Benfica

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Benfica — at home

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Benfica
Rio Ave

0 wins, 3 draws, 2 losses in the last 5 matches

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Rio Ave — all matches

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Rio Ave

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Rio Ave — away

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Rio Ave

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Head-to-head: Benfica and Rio Ave

Head-to-head
DateCompetitionOpponentScore
16.03.2025 Primeira Liga Rio Ave Benfica 2:3
27.10.2024 Primeira Liga Benfica Rio Ave 5:0
17.05.2024 Primeira Liga Rio Ave Benfica 1:1
14.01.2024 Primeira Liga Benfica Rio Ave 4:1
02.04.2023 Primeira Liga Rio Ave Benfica 0:1

Match timeline

Match events: Benfica — Rio Ave

First half 0 - 0
Franjo Ivanović Simulation
Second half 1 - 1
Jakub Brabec Foul
Samuel Dahl Foul
Clayton Replaced: M. Gual
Andre Luiz Replaced: D. Spikic
Cezary Miszta Argument
D. Lukebakio Replaced: F. Ivanovic
A. Schjelderup Replaced: S. Dahl
N. Athanasiou Replaced: O. Pohlmann
T. Nikitscher Replaced: M. Vrousai
G. Liavas Replaced: O. Richards
1 - 0
G. Sudakov Assist: D. Lukebakio
L. Barreiro Replaced: G. Sudakov
Clayton Argument
1 - 1
Andre Luiz Assist: T. Nikitscher
H. Araujo Replaced: R. Rios
Enzo Barrenechea Foul
Benfica Metric Rio Ave
1 Goals 1
2.7 Expected goals (xG) 0.15
19 Shots 4
7 Shots on target 2
6 Shots off target 1
6 Blocked shots 1
15 Shots inside the box 3
4 Shots outside the box 1
11 Corners 2
16 Fouls 16
2 Offsides
69 % Ball possession, % 31 %
1 Goalkeeper saves 6
557 Total passes 251
482 Accurate passes 186
87 % Pass accuracy, % 74 %
3 Yellow cards 3
Referee: Sergio Guelho, Portugal

Player statistics

Player ratings: Benfica — Rio Ave

Benfica Rating
10
Georgiy Sudakov M · 89 min · goals: 1
8.6
30
Nicolás Otamendi D · 90 min
8.5
4
António Silva D · 90 min
8.2
11
Dodi Lukebakio F · 25 min · assists: 1
7.9
17
Amar Dedić D · 90 min
7.2
5
Enzo Barrenechea M · 90 min
7.2
21
Andreas Schjelderup F · 25 min
7.2
8
Fredrik Aursnes F · 90 min
6.7
26
Samuel Dahl D · 65 min
6.7
18
Leandro Barreiro M · 11 min
6.5
39
Henrique Araújo F · 8 min
6.5
14
Vangelis Pavlidis F · 90 min
6.3
1
Anatoliy Trubin G · 90 min
6.3
9
Franjo Ivanović F · 65 min
6.2
20
Richard Ríos M · 89 min
6.0
24
Samuel Soares G
3
Rafael Obrador D
44
Tomás Araújo D
68
João Veloso M
25
Gianluca Prestianni F
Rio Ave Rating
1
Cezary Miszta G · 90 min
8.3
11
André Luiz F · 32 min · goals: 1
7.6
80
Ole Pohlmann F · 68 min
7.3
23
Francisco Petrasso D · 90 min
7.2
4
Jonathan Panzo D · 90 min
7.2
77
Omar Richards M · 73 min
7.2
17
Marios Vrousai M · 73 min
7.0
10
Brandon Aguilera M · 90 min
6.9
32
Jakub Brabec D · 90 min
6.9
5
Andreas Ndoj M · 90 min
6.9
3
Nikolaos Athanasiou D · 22 min
6.6
54
Georgios Liavas M · 17 min
6.6
44
Tamás Nikitscher M · 17 min · assists: 1
6.6
18
Dario Špikić F · 58 min
6.2
28
Marc Gual F · 58 min
6.2
9
Clayton F · 32 min
5.9
22
Kevin Chamorro G
2
Eric da Silva Moreira F
6
Nelson Abbey D
21
João Graça M

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Match information

Match information: Benfica — Rio Ave

Kick-off23 September 2025, 22:15
CompetitionPrimeira Liga
Season2025/26
Round / stageRegular Season - 1
VenueEstádio da Luz
CityLisbon
RefereeSergio Guelho, Portugal

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions: Benfica — Rio Ave

01 What time does Benfica vs Rio Ave kick off?

Benfica vs Rio Ave (Primeira Liga) kicks off 23 September 2025, 22:15.

02 Where is Benfica vs Rio Ave being played?

The match is played at Estádio da Luz (Lisbon).

03 Who is the referee for Benfica vs Rio Ave?

The referee for Benfica vs Rio Ave is Sergio Guelho, Portugal.

04 What is the recent form of Benfica and Rio Ave?

Benfica: 4 wins, 1 draws and 0 losses in the last 5 matches, goals 10–2. Rio Ave: 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses in the last 5 matches, goals 7–12.

05 How many times have Benfica and Rio Ave played each other?

Our database has 5 previous head-to-head meetings for these teams.

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