Benfica vs Rio Ave: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 14 January

Benfica

W W W L W

2nd place in Portugal Primera Liga

4-1

14/01/2024 14:00

Rio Ave

D D D W D

11th place in Portugal Primera Liga

Portugal Primera Liga

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Benfica vs Rio Ave on 14 January 2024 (kick-off: 14:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Benfica vs Rio Ave preview before placing your bet.

Benfica will face Rio Ave in Portugal Primera Liga on January 14, 2024 at 14:00.
Benfica are currently 2nd with 80 points after 34 matches.
Rio Ave sit 11th with 37 points from 34 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.17.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

14:00

2024-01-14

Benfica vs Rio Ave - Prediction & Odds

Benfica

Rio Ave

2024-01-14 14:00

STANDINGS UP TO 14/01/2024

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Sporting CP	90	34	29	3	2	96	29	67
02 Benfica	80	34	25	5	4	77	28	49
03 FC Porto	72	34	22	6	6	63	27	36
04 Sporting Braga	68	34	21	5	8	71	50	21
05 Vitoria Guimaraes	63	34	19	6	9	52	38	14
06 Moreirense	55	34	16	7	11	36	35	1
07 FC Arouca	46	34	13	7	14	54	50	4
08 FC Famalicao	42	34	10	12	12	37	41	-4
09 Casa Pia AC	38	34	10	8	16	38	50	-12
10 SC Farense	37	34	10	7	17	46	51	-5
11 Rio Ave	37	34	6	19	9	38	43	-5
12 Gil Vicente	36	34	9	9	16	42	52	-10
13 Estoril	33	34	9	6	19	49	58	-9
14 Estrela da Amadora	33	34	7	12	15	33	53	-20
15 Boavista FC	32	34	7	11	16	39	62	-23
16 Portimonense	32	34	8	8	18	39	72	-33
17 Vizela	26	34	5	11	18	36	66	-30
18 GD Chaves	23	34	5	8	21	31	72	-41

Head To Head

02/04/2023 13:00

Rio Ave

0 - 1

Benfica

POR D1

08/10/2022 13:00

Benfica

4 - 2

Rio Ave

POR D1

01/03/2021 15:00

Benfica

2 - 0

Rio Ave

POR D1

18/10/2020 15:00

Rio Ave

0 - 3

Benfica

POR D1

17/06/2020 16:15

Rio Ave

1 - 2

Benfica

POR D1

14/01/2020 17:15

Benfica

3 - 2

Rio Ave

POR CN

Rio Ave

50%

Draw

Benfica

50%

Benfica Last 6 matches

06/01/2024 14:00

FC Arouca 0 - 3 Benfica

POR D1

29/12/2023 14:45

Benfica 3 - 0 FC Famalicao

POR D1

21/12/2023 16:15

Benfica 4 - 1 AVS Futebol SAD

PORLC

17/12/2023 16:30

Sporting Braga 0 - 1 Benfica

POR D1

12/12/2023 16:00

Red Bull Salzburg 1 - 3 Benfica

UEFA CL

08/12/2023 14:00

Benfica 1 - 1 SC Farense

POR D1

Win

83%

Draw

17%

Lost

Last 6 matches Rio Ave

07/01/2024 14:00

Rio Ave 2 - 0 Portimonense

POR D1

23/12/2023 11:30

Vitoria Guimaraes 1 - 0 Rio Ave

POR D1

16/12/2023 11:30

Rio Ave 1 - 1 Vizela

POR D1

10/12/2023 14:00

FC Arouca 2 - 2 Rio Ave

POR D1

02/12/2023 11:30

Rio Ave 1 - 1 Estrela da Amadora

POR D1

17/11/2023 06:30

Moreirense 2 - 0 Rio Ave

INT CF

Win

17%

Draw

50%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Portugal Primera Liga

Played games

Benfica

Rio Ave

Goals

Scored

112

Avg. per game

2.04

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.98

Scored

Avg. per game

1.14

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.27

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 55 matches

YesNo

47 (85%)8 (15%)

In last 55 matches

NoYes

27 (73%)10 (27%)

Benfica

Recent matches

Rio Ave

Under /Over

(82%)37 8(18%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(81%)30 7(19%)

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(27%)10 27(73%)

Under /Over

(58%)26 19(42%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(51%)19 18(49%)

/Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(57%)21 16(43%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Benfica

Rio Ave

Shots

Benfica

Total shots

16.31 avg / game

Blocked

185 total

Avg. 4.20

Rio Ave

Total shots

10.54 avg / game

Blocked

75 total

Avg. 2.34

Benfica Pass Rio Ave

Total passes

26837

Avg. 537 / game

Accurate

85%

Ball possession

57%

Total passes

14150

Avg. 416 / game

Accurate

80%

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Benfica

Played games

Rio Ave

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.36

Clean sheets

0.30

7.09

390

Corners

148

4.00

18.00

990

Throw-ins

691

18.68

1.96

108

Offsides

2.14

2.91

160

GK saves

127

3.43

Benfica

DISCIPLINARY

Rio Ave

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.87

103

102

2.76

0.09

0.11

10.98

604

Fouls

533

14.41

17.98

989

Tackles

541

14.62

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Benfica vs Rio Ave Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Benfica vs Rio Ave on 14 January 2024 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Portugal Primera Liga fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Benfica vs Rio Ave Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Benfica's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Rio Ave's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Portugal Primera Liga Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Portugal Primera Liga standings and the Portugal Primera Liga form table to understand exactly where Benfica and Rio Ave sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Portugal Primera Liga predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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