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: Nuno Miguel Serrano Almeida
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Benfica 6 · draws 0 · Rio Ave 0 · 4 goals/game
  • Recent form: Benfica 1W 3D 1L · Rio Ave 2W 1D 2L

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
BenficaWDDDL
Last 5: 1W 3D 1L · 1.4 scored / 1.2 conceded per game
Rio AveLDWWL
Last 5: 2W 1D 2L · 1 scored / 1 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Benfica 6 · 0 draws · Rio Ave 0 · 4 goals/game
  • 2020-10-18 Rio Ave 0–3 Benfica
  • 2020-06-17 Rio Ave 1–2 Benfica
  • 2020-01-14 Benfica 3–2 Rio Ave
  • 2019-11-02 Benfica 2–0 Rio Ave
  • 2019-05-12 Rio Ave 2–3 Benfica
  • 2019-01-06 Benfica 4–2 Rio Ave
League standing · 2020/21
Last recorded position — not updated during the season.
Benfica#3 pos76 pts34 pl+42 GD
Rio Ave#16 pos34 pts34 pl-15 GD
Goals per game
Benfica scored2.03
Rio Ave scored0.74
Benfica conceded0.79
Rio Ave conceded1.18

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Benfica and Rio Ave?
In their last 6 meetings, Benfica won 6, Rio Ave won 0 and there were 0 draws, averaging 4 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Benfica and Rio Ave?
Recent form — Benfica 1W 3D 1L; Rio Ave 2W 1D 2L.

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