Benfica v Rio Ave result

Full-time · Benfica 1–1 Rio Ave

Primeira Liga · · Estádio José Alvalade

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Benfica 1–1 Rio Ave — this Primeira Liga match was drawn.

Match report, in numbers

The result

Benfica and Rio Ave drew 1–1 at Estádio José Alvalade in the Primeira Liga on Tuesday 23 September. Rio Ave are winless in their last eight matches in all competitions.

The goals

It was 0–0 at half-time. The goals — Benfica: Heorhii Sudakov (86’, assisted by D. Lukebakio); Rio Ave: André Luiz (90’, assisted by Tamás Nikitscher).

The numbers

Expected goals (xG) tell a different story: Benfica out-shot Rio Ave 19 to 4 and created the better chances, 2.70 xG to 0.15 (the provider’s expected goals for this match). Context.

Discipline

Sergio Guelho, Portugal showed six yellow cards — against 3.4 yellows a game across the last 5 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Benfica: Franjo Ivanović (10’), Samuel Dahl (57’) and Enzo Barrenechea (90+6’); Rio Ave: Jakub Brabec (55’), C. Miszta (60’) and Clayton (90’).

What it changes

Benfica have scored in seven consecutive matches in all competitions.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, N. Otamendi (Benfica) 9.3, Heorhii Sudakov (Benfica) 6.6 and Amar Dedić (Benfica) 6.2 led the match.

Next up

Benfica next travel to Omonia Nicosia on 22 October 2026.

Rio Ave next host Famalicao on 25 October 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for Benfica: Omonia Nicosia v Benfica, Thursday 22 October — the preview. Next for Rio Ave: Rio Ave v Famalicao, Sunday 25 October — the preview.

The numbers

  • Result: Benfica 1–1 Rio Ave · Primeira Liga
  • Venue: Estádio José Alvalade · Lisbon
  • Referee: Sergio Guelho, Portugal
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Benfica 5 · draws 1 · Rio Ave 0 · 4 goals/game
  • Recent form: Benfica 3W 1D 1L · Rio Ave 0W 3D 2L

Benfica 1–1 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 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key stats

1.63 / 1.63
Goals
against 0.63 / 2 · 3 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
5 / 3.17
Corners
against 3.38 / 6.33 · 1 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 6 matches
4.88 / 5.33
Shots on target
against 3.75 / 6.67 · 2 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 6 matches
2.75 / 2.17
Cards
against 2.5 / 2.17 · 2 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 6 matches
3.4 yellows
Referee · Sergio Guelho, Portugal
1.4 home / 2 away
over 5 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 20 September 2025. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 20 September 2025. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameBenfica for / againstLineRio Ave for / against
Goals scored
1.63 for · 0.63 against n 8
2.5standard
1.63 for · 2 against n 8
Corners won
5 for · 3.38 against n 8
9.5standard
3.17 for · 6.33 against n 6
Shots
14.63 for · 10.13 against n 8
19.5standard
12.5 for · 15.33 against n 6
Shots on target
4.88 for · 3.75 against n 8
8.5standard
5.33 for · 6.67 against n 6
Fouls committed
13.75 for · 13.5 against n 8
21.5standard
13.67 for · 14 against n 6
Cards shown
2.75 for · 2.5 against n 8
3.5standard
2.17 for · 2.17 against n 6

Referee: Sergio Guelho, Portugal — 3.4 yellow cards a game, 0 red cards, 30.6 fouls over 5 matches (1.4 to the home side, 2 to the away side).

Benfica
Benfica — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 20 September 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
João Pedro Seno Luís Rêgo n 811.6
6.85/1
11/0
—
Florentino n 834.3
3.35/1
0.31/0
—
Henrique Araújo n 828.4
2.85/2
1.64/0
—
L. Barreiro n 841.6
2.74/2
3.25/3
—
F. Ivanović n 848.4
2.35/4
2.36/3
—
Benfica — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 20 September 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
F. Ivanović n 848.4
34/3
1.93/3
G. Prestianni n 825
2.74/2
0.51/0
V. Pavlidis n 877
25/4
1.25/2
R. Rios n 883.3
1.97/4
0.73/2
K. Aktürkoğlu n 857.6
1.87/2
1.26/0
Benfica — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 20 September 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
V. Pavlidis n 877
0.64/0
0.31/1
Henrique Araújo n 828.4
0.41/0
0.41/0
H. Sudakov n 883.4
0.32/0
0.32/0
F. Ivanović n 848.4
0.52/0
00/0
L. Barreiro n 841.6
00/0
0.52/0
Benfica — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 20 September 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
Florentino n 834.3
3.95/4
Tomás Araújo n 868.3
2.85/5
Rafael Obrador n 867.9
2.76/3
F. Aursnes n 887
2.57/5
R. Rios n 883.3
2.47/6
Benfica — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 20 September 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
A. Trubin n 890
2.65/3
Rio Ave
Rio Ave — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 20 September 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
Clayton n 886.1
2.58/6
2.28/5
—
B. Aguilera n 873.5
2.37/4
1.25/2
—
Demir Ege Tıknaz n 848.1
2.14/3
0.52/0
—
T. Bakoulas n 860.5
25/3
1.14/2
—
João Novais n 838.5
24/3
0.92/1
—
Rio Ave — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 20 September 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
André Luiz n 884.9
2.36/6
0.95/2
Clayton n 886.1
27/6
1.66/6
D. Špikić n 856.4
1.86/2
1.25/1
João Novais n 838.5
1.52/2
0.92/1
M. Vrousai n 885.4
1.25/3
0.75/0
Rio Ave — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 20 September 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
Clayton n 886.1
0.84/2
0.11/0
Martim Neto n 854.8
0.21/0
0.42/0
D. Špikić n 856.4
0.63/0
00/0
André Luiz n 884.9
0.11/0
0.43/0
N. Athanasiou n 884.1
0.11/0
0.43/0
Rio Ave — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 20 September 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
Demir Ege Tıknaz n 848.1
3.58/3
G. Liavas n 858.1
2.77/5
M. Vrousai n 885.4
2.18/6
J. Brabec n 884.4
1.95/3
João Pedro n 858.3
1.94/3
Rio Ave — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 20 September 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
C. Miszta n 888.3
3.88/6

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Match statistics & details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
BenficaRio Ave
69%Possession31%
2.70Expected goals (xG)0.15
19Shots4
7Shots on target2
6Shots off target1
6Blocked shots1
15Shots inside the box3
11Corners2
2Offsides0
16Fouls16
3Yellow cards3
0Red cards0
1Saves6
557Passes251
87%Pass accuracy74%

Benfica player stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
A. Trubin9000000006.3
A. Dedić9000003507.2
António Silva9000002208.2
N. Otamendi9000001808.5
E. Barrenechea90000014Y7.2
F. Aursnes9000101406.7
V. Pavlidis9000540006.3
R. Rios8900410106
H. Sudakov8910112008.6
S. Dahl65000012Y6.7
F. Ivanović65000000Y6.2
D. Lukebakio sub2501212007.9
A. Schjelderup sub2500001007.2
L. Barreiro sub1100000006.5
Henrique Araújo sub800000006.5

Rio Ave player stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
C. Miszta90000000Y8.3
F. Petrasso9000000207.2
J. Brabec90000002Y6.9
J. Panzo9000000307.2
A. Ntoi9000000006.9
B. Aguilera9000000206.9
M. Vrousai7300000507
O. Richards7300002107.2
Ole Pohlmann6800001507.3
Marc Gual5800100006.2
D. Špikić5800110106.2
André Luiz sub3210110107.6
Clayton sub32000000Y5.9
N. Athanasiou sub2200000206.6
G. Liavas sub1700000206.6
T. Nikitscher sub1701001006.6

Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.

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
BenficaWWDLW
Last 5: 3W 1D 1L · 1.8 scored / 1 conceded per game
Rio AveDDDLL
Last 5: 0W 3D 2L · 1.4 scored / 2.4 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Benfica 5 · 1 draw · Rio Ave 0 · 4 goals/game
  • 2025-03-16 Rio Ave 2–3 Benfica
  • 2024-10-27 Benfica 5–0 Rio Ave
  • 2024-05-17 Rio Ave 1–1 Benfica
  • 2024-01-14 Benfica 4–1 Rio Ave
  • 2023-04-02 Rio Ave 0–1 Benfica
  • 2022-10-08 Benfica 4–2 Rio Ave
League standing · 2025/26
Benfica#3 pos80 pts34 pl+49 GD
Rio Ave#12 pos36 pts34 pl-22 GD
Goals per game
Benfica scored2.18
Rio Ave scored1.03
Benfica conceded0.74
Rio Ave conceded1.68

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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 5, Rio Ave won 0 and there was 1 draw, averaging 4 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Benfica and Rio Ave?
Recent form — Benfica 3W 1D 1L; Rio Ave 0W 3D 2L.

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