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 76% confidence. In their last 5 matches, Benfica's games produced 4.0 goals on average, 5 of them over 2.5. Rio Ave's games averaged 2.4, with 2 of 5 over the line. Current form is what points us towards Over 2.5.
The head-to-head points the other way: only 2 of their last 5 meetings finished over 2.5 goals. Older meetings say less about how these teams play now, so recent form counts for more in our numbers. At 76%, most of the recent evidence lands on this side of the line, which makes it one of our stronger calls. Final score: 5-0. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2024 | Rio Ave | Benfica | 1-1 | Under 2.5✕ |
| Jan 14, 2024 | Benfica | Rio Ave | 4-1 | Over 2.5✓ |
| 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✕ |