Benfica v Rio Ave result

Full-time · Benfica 2–0 Rio Ave

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Benfica 2–0 Rio Ave — Benfica won this Primeira Liga match.

Next for Benfica: Benfica v Alverca, Monday 2 November — the preview. Next for Rio Ave: Academico Viseu v Rio Ave, Sunday 1 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Benfica 2–0 Rio Ave · Primeira Liga
  • Referee: Carlos Xistra
  • Head-to-head (last 5): Benfica 3 · draws 1 · Rio Ave 1 · 4.8 goals/game
  • Recent form: Benfica 4W 0D 1L · Rio Ave 2W 2D 1L

Benfica 2–0 Rio Ave (Primeira Liga): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 12 May 2026). See the live track record →

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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Benfica v Rio Ave — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
BenficaLWWWW
Last 5: 4W 0D 1L · 2.4 scored / 0.8 conceded per game
Rio AveWLWDD
Last 5: 2W 2D 1L · 0.8 scored / 0.4 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 5
Benfica 3 · 1 draw · Rio Ave 1 · 4.8 goals/game
  • 2019-05-12 Rio Ave 2–3 Benfica
  • 2019-01-06 Benfica 4–2 Rio Ave
  • 2018-02-03 Benfica 5–1 Rio Ave
  • 2017-12-13 Rio Ave 3–2 Benfica
  • 2017-08-26 Rio Ave 1–1 Benfica
League standing · 2019/20
Last recorded position — not updated during the season.
Benfica#2 pos77 pts34 pl+45 GD
Rio Ave#5 pos55 pts34 pl+12 GD
Goals per game
Benfica scored2.09
Rio Ave scored1.41
Benfica conceded0.76
Rio Ave conceded1.06

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Benfica and Rio Ave?
In their last 5 meetings, Benfica won 3, Rio Ave won 1 and there was 1 draw, averaging 4.8 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Benfica and Rio Ave?
Recent form — Benfica 4W 0D 1L; Rio Ave 2W 2D 1L.

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