Benfica
Rio Ave
Benfica vs Rio Ave Prediction
Why we picked this for Benfica vs Rio Ave
For this Primeira Liga fixture we go with Over 2.5 goals for Benfica vs Rio Ave, at 67% confidence. In their last 5 matches, Benfica's games produced 2.6 goals on average, 3 of them over 2.5. Rio Ave's games averaged 2.2, with 1 of 5 over the line. Form on its own doesn't settle this one: 4 of the 10 recent games went over 2.5, which is worth keeping in mind before backing Over 2.5.
History between the two sides fits the pick too: 3 of 5 recent meetings went over 2.5. At 67%, the recent numbers lean this way, but not strongly. Final score: 4-1. The pick won.
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Last 5 matches, each side
Most recent match first. Tag shows whether that match went over or under 2.5 total goals.
Last 5 meetings
Benfica vs Rio Ave, most recent first.
| Date | Home | Away | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 02, 2023 | Rio Ave | Benfica | 0-1 | Under 2.5✕ |
| Oct 08, 2022 | Benfica | Rio Ave | 4-2 | Over 2.5✓ |
| Mar 01, 2021 | Benfica | Rio Ave | 2-0 | Under 2.5✕ |
| Oct 18, 2020 | Rio Ave | Benfica | 0-3 | Over 2.5✓ |
| Jun 17, 2020 | Rio Ave | Benfica | 1-2 | Over 2.5✓ |