Rio Ave v Benfica result

Full-time · Rio Ave 1–2 Benfica

Primeira Liga · · Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube

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Rio Ave 1–2 Benfica — Benfica won this Primeira Liga match.

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

The Numbers

  • Result: Rio Ave 1–2 Benfica · Primeira Liga
  • Venue: Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube · Vila do Conde
  • Referee: Luis Godinho
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Rio Ave 1 · draws 0 · Benfica 5 · 4.83 goals/game
  • Recent form: Rio Ave 2W 2D 1L · Benfica 0W 5D 0L

Rio Ave 1–2 Benfica (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 Rio Ave v Benfica — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
Rio AveWDDLW
Last 5: 2W 2D 1L · 1.2 scored / 1 conceded per game
BenficaDDDDD
Last 5: 0W 5D 0L · 1.4 scored / 1.4 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Rio Ave 1 · 0 draws · Benfica 5 · 4.83 goals/game
  • 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
  • 2018-02-03 Benfica 5–1 Rio Ave
  • 2017-12-13 Rio Ave 3–2 Benfica
League standing · 2019/20
Last recorded position — not updated during the season.
Rio Ave#5 pos55 pts34 pl+12 GD
Benfica#2 pos77 pts34 pl+45 GD
Goals per game
Rio Ave scored1.41
Benfica scored2.09
Rio Ave conceded1.06
Benfica conceded0.76

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Rio Ave and Benfica?
In their last 6 meetings, Rio Ave won 1, Benfica won 5 and there were 0 draws, averaging 4.83 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Rio Ave and Benfica?
Recent form — Rio Ave 2W 2D 1L; Benfica 0W 5D 0L.

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