Rio Ave v Benfica result
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Rio Ave 0–3 Benfica — Benfica won this Primeira Liga match.
The result
Benfica won 3–0 at Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube in the Primeira Liga on Sunday 18 October. Benfica have scored in 11 consecutive matches in all competitions.
The goals
Benfica led 2–0 at half-time.
What it changes
Rio Ave have scored 25 goals, the second-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs (2020/21 so far). Rio Ave have conceded 40 goals, the seventh-fewest of the 18 clubs.
Benfica have scored 69 goals, the second-most of the 18 clubs (2020/21 so far). Benfica have conceded 27 goals, the second-fewest of the 18 clubs.
Benfica’s three-goal margin was the biggest of round 4, across nine matches. Rio Ave are winless in their last six matches in all competitions. Benfica have won their last four matches in all competitions.
Head-to-head
Benfica are unbeaten in the last six meetings with Rio Ave, every meeting checked.
Next up
Rio Ave next travel to Academico Viseu on 1 November 2026.
Benfica next host Alverca on 2 November 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
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 0–3 Benfica · Primeira Liga
- Venue: Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube · Vila do Conde
- Referee: João Pedro Pinheiro
- Head-to-head (last 6): Rio Ave 0 · draws 0 · Benfica 6 · 4.5 goals/game
- Recent form: Rio Ave 0W 5D 0L · Benfica 3W 0D 2L
Rio Ave 0–3 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.)
- 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
- 2018-02-03 Benfica 5–1 Rio Ave
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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 0, Benfica won 6 and there were 0 draws, averaging 4.5 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Rio Ave and Benfica?
- Recent form — Rio Ave 0W 5D 0L; Benfica 3W 0D 2L.
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