Primeira Liga
2025/26 · Regular Season - 18
| # | Team | P | Scored | Conceded | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 |
|
34 | 35 | 57 | 36 |
| 3 |
|
34 | 74 | 25 | 80 |
Pre-match statistics
Form over the last five matches: Rio Ave — Benfica
2 wins, 1 draws, 2 losses in the last 5 matches
2 wins, 1 draws, 2 losses in the last 5 matches
3 wins, 2 draws, 0 losses in the last 5 matches
3 wins, 2 draws, 0 losses in the last 5 matches
Pre-match statistics
Head-to-head: Rio Ave and Benfica
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23.09.2025 |
|
|
1:1 |
| 16.03.2025 |
|
|
2:3 |
| 27.10.2024 |
|
|
5:0 |
| 17.05.2024 |
|
|
1:1 |
| 14.01.2024 |
|
|
4:1 |
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16.03.2025 |
|
|
2:3 |
| 17.05.2024 |
|
|
1:1 |
Match timeline
Match events: Rio Ave — Benfica
0 - 1
L. Barreiro
Assist: G. Sudakov
0 - 2
A. Ntoi
Own goal
Andreas Schjelderup
Argument
S. Lopes Cabral
Replaced: A. Schjelderup
Andreas Ndoj
Foul
A. Papakanellos
Replaced: N. Athanasiou
T. Nikitscher
Replaced: A. Ntoi
O. Pohlmann
Replaced: Andre Luiz
J. Rego
Replaced: G. Prestianni
Diogo Bezerra
Replaced: D. Spikic
G. Liavas
Replaced: B. Aguilera Zamora
Manu
Replaced: G. Sudakov
Samuel Dahl
Foul
Rio Ave
Metric
Benfica
Goals
2
0.19
Expected goals (xG)
2.48
7
Shots
24
1
Shots on target
8
2
Shots off target
11
4
Blocked shots
5
3
Shots inside the box
15
4
Shots outside the box
9
3
Corners
11
12
Fouls
8
2
Offsides
37 %
Ball possession, %
63 %
5
Goalkeeper saves
1
346
Total passes
602
285
Accurate passes
54
82 %
Pass accuracy, %
90 %
1
Yellow cards
2
Goals
2
0.19
Expected goals (xG)
2.48
7
Shots
24
1
Shots on target
8
2
Shots off target
11
4
Blocked shots
5
3
Shots inside the box
15
4
Shots outside the box
9
3
Corners
11
12
Fouls
8
2
Offsides
37 %
Ball possession, %
63 %
5
Goalkeeper saves
1
346
Total passes
602
285
Accurate passes
54
82 %
Pass accuracy, %
90 %
1
Yellow cards
2
Goals
0
Expected goals (xG)
0
Shots
Shots on target
Shots off target
Blocked shots
Shots inside the box
Shots outside the box
Corners
Fouls
Offsides
Goalkeeper saves
Total passes
Accurate passes
Yellow cards
Player statistics
Player ratings: Rio Ave — Benfica
6
Nelson Abbey
D · 90 min
7.0
9
Clayton
F · 90 min
6.9
1
Cezary Miszta
G · 90 min
6.9
23
Francisco Petrasso
D · 90 min
6.9
54
Georgios Liavas
M · 10 min
6.9
11
André Luiz
F · 73 min
6.7
10
Brandon Aguilera
M · 80 min
6.6
18
Dario Špikić
F · 80 min
6.6
44
Tamás Nikitscher
M · 17 min
6.6
7
Diogo Bezerra
F · 10 min
6.6
20
João Tomé
M · 90 min
6.5
3
Nikolaos Athanasiou
M · 72 min
6.5
32
Jakub Brabec
D · 90 min
6.3
19
Antonis Papakanellos
M · 18 min
6.3
80
Ole Pohlmann
M · 17 min
6.3
5
Andreas Ndoj
M · 73 min
5.3
22
Kevin Chamorro
G
—
77
Omar Richards
D
—
4
Jonathan Panzo
D
—
14
Karem Zoabi
F
—
18
Leandro Barreiro
M · 90 min · goals: 1
8.2
26
Samuel Dahl
D · 90 min
7.9
44
Tomás Araújo
D · 90 min
7.7
8
Fredrik Aursnes
M · 90 min
7.7
30
Nicolás Otamendi
D · 90 min
7.5
1
Anatoliy Trubin
G · 90 min
7.5
25
Gianluca Prestianni
M · 78 min
7.3
10
Georgiy Sudakov
M · 89 min · assists: 1
7.0
15
Sidny Lopes Cabral
D · 28 min
7.0
17
Amar Dedić
D · 90 min
6.9
14
Vangelis Pavlidis
F · 90 min
6.3
21
Andreas Schjelderup
M · 62 min
6.3
84
João Rêgo
M · 12 min
6.3
16
Manuel Silva
M · 1 min
—
50
Diogo Ferreira
G
—
62
José Neto
D
—
4
António Silva
D
—
5
Enzo Barrenechea
M
—
27
Bruma
F
—
9
Franjo Ivanović
F
—
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Match information
Match information: Rio Ave — Benfica
Kick-off17 January 2026, 22:30
CompetitionPrimeira Liga
Season2025/26
Round / stageRegular Season - 18
VenueEstádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube
CityVila do Conde
RefereeC. Pereira
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions: Rio Ave — Benfica
01 What time does Rio Ave vs Benfica kick off?
Rio Ave vs Benfica (Primeira Liga) kicks off 17 January 2026, 22:30.
02 Where is Rio Ave vs Benfica being played?
The match is played at Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube (Vila do Conde).
03 Who is the referee for Rio Ave vs Benfica?
The referee for Rio Ave vs Benfica is C. Pereira.
04 What is the recent form of Rio Ave and Benfica?
Rio Ave: 2 wins, 1 draws and 2 losses in the last 5 matches, goals 7–9. Benfica: 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses in the last 5 matches, goals 11–4.
05 How many times have Rio Ave and Benfica played each other?
Our database has 5 previous head-to-head meetings for these teams.
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