Benfica
Rio Ave
Benfica vs Rio Ave predictions & stats
Top pick Benfica 45%, Over 2.5 goals 58%. Free match analysis, team stats and betting tips for Primeira Liga.
Top pick Benfica 45%, Over 2.5 goals 58%. Free match analysis, team stats and betting tips for Primeira Liga.
Comparing both teams this season
All Fixtures (15)
Style of play and derived stats from match data this season
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Current league table
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | +15 | 21 | |
| 2 | 7 | +15 | 16 | |
| 3 | 7 | +9 | 15 | |
| 4 | 7 | +7 | 15 | |
| 5 | 7 | +3 | 11 | |
| 6 | 6 | +2 | 11 | |
| 7 | 7 | 0 | 11 | |
| 8 | 7 | 0 | 10 | |
| 9 | 6 | 0 | 8 | |
| 10 | 7 | -2 | 8 | |
| 11 | 7 | -4 | 8 | |
| 12 | 7 | -6 | 8 | |
| 13 | 7 | +2 | 7 | |
| 14 | 7 | -3 | 5 | |
| 15 | 7 | -8 | 4 | |
| 16 | 7 | -10 | 4 | |
| 17 | 7 | -13 | 4 | |
| 18 | 7 | -7 | 2 |
All Fixtures (9)
This team a side that controls possession averaging 64% possession. They favor high-volume passing (554/game) but with a more direct approach (38% accuracy). In attack, they create numerous opportunities (19.0 shots/game, 7.1 on target). They prioritize getting into dangerous areas (13.9 shots inside the box per game) Additionally, They move the ball forward with intent (around 29 passes per shot) Meanwhile, They're well-organized defensively (only 1.4 saves required per game). They generate many corner opportunities (7.3 corners/game). A top-2 side facing a bottom-third opponent, they'll be expected to control this match.
a side that controls possession averaging 64% possession
Read full analysisThis team they maintain balanced possession (43%). Their attacking output is modest (7.1 shots/game) Additionally, They maintain defensive discipline (8.4 fouls/game). As a lower-table side (16th), they'll need to be disciplined against a top-2 opponent.
They maintain balanced possession (43%)
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