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

Benfica
WWWLW
2nd place in Portugal Primera Liga
1
4-1
FT
14/01/2024 14:00
Rio Ave
DDDWD
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 %
1
X
2
Pred
Correct
Avg.g
Coef.
Score.
Live coef.
Weather
favorite match
14:00

2024-01-14

Benfica vs Rio Ave - Prediction & Odds

Benfica
Benfica
Rio Ave
Rio Ave
2024-01-14 14:00
77
15
8
1
2 - 1
2 - 1
3.00
1.17
FT
4-1 1-1
-
weather
15℃～16℃
STANDINGS UP TO 14/01/2024
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Sporting CP Sporting CP
90 34 29 3 2 96 29 67
02 Benfica Benfica
80 34 25 5 4 77 28 49
03 FC Porto FC Porto
72 34 22 6 6 63 27 36
04 Sporting Braga Sporting Braga
68 34 21 5 8 71 50 21
05 Vitoria Guimaraes Vitoria Guimaraes
63 34 19 6 9 52 38 14
06 Moreirense Moreirense
55 34 16 7 11 36 35 1
07 FC Arouca FC Arouca
46 34 13 7 14 54 50 4
08 FC Famalicao FC Famalicao
42 34 10 12 12 37 41 -4
09 Casa Pia AC Casa Pia AC
38 34 10 8 16 38 50 -12
10 SC Farense SC Farense
37 34 10 7 17 46 51 -5
11 Rio Ave Rio Ave
37 34 6 19 9 38 43 -5
12 Gil Vicente Gil Vicente
36 34 9 9 16 42 52 -10
13 Estoril Estoril
33 34 9 6 19 49 58 -9
14 Estrela da Amadora Estrela da Amadora
33 34 7 12 15 33 53 -20
15 Boavista FC Boavista FC
32 34 7 11 16 39 62 -23
16 Portimonense Portimonense
32 34 8 8 18 39 72 -33
17 Vizela Vizela
26 34 5 11 18 36 66 -30
18 GD Chaves GD Chaves
23 34 5 8 21 31 72 -41
Head To Head
02/04/2023 13:00
Rio Ave Rio Ave
0 - 1
Benfica Benfica
POR D1
08/10/2022 13:00
Benfica Benfica
4 - 2
Rio Ave Rio Ave
POR D1
01/03/2021 15:00
Benfica Benfica
2 - 0
Rio Ave Rio Ave
POR D1
18/10/2020 15:00
Rio Ave Rio Ave
0 - 3
Benfica Benfica
POR D1
17/06/2020 16:15
Rio Ave Rio Ave
1 - 2
Benfica Benfica
POR D1
14/01/2020 17:15
Benfica Benfica
3 - 2
Rio Ave Rio Ave
POR CN
Rio Ave
3
50%
Draw
0
0%
Benfica
3
50%
Benfica 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
0%
Last 6 matches Rio Ave 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

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games
Benfica
Benfica
34
 Rio Ave
Rio Ave
34
Goals
Scored
42
Avg. per game
1.24
Conceded
18
Avg. per game
0.53
Scored
21
Avg. per game
0.62
Conceded
27
Avg. per game
0.79
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 34 matches
YesNo
26 (76%)8 (24%)
In last 34 matches
NoYes
19 (56%)15 (44%)
Benfica

Benfica

Recent matches

Rio Ave

Rio Ave

Under /Over

(82%)28 6(18%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(79%)27 7(21%)

Under /Over

(41%)14 20(59%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(29%)10 24(71%)

Under /Over

(56%)19 15(44%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(50%)17 17(50%)

/Yes

(47%)16 18(53%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(59%)20 14(41%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Benfica Benfica
Rio Ave Rio Ave
Shots
Benfica
Benfica
Total shots
17.24 avg / game
Blocked
126 total
Avg. 4.20
Rio Ave
Rio Ave
Total shots
10.29 avg / game
Blocked
75 total
Avg. 2.34
Benfica Benfica Pass Rio Ave Rio Ave
Total passes
18963
Avg. 558 / game
Accurate
86%
Ball possession
59%
Total passes
14150
Avg. 416 / game
Accurate
80%
Ball possession
49%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Benfica
Benfica
4165
Avg. 122.50 / game
 Rio Ave
Rio Ave
3290
Avg. 96.76 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Benfica
Benfica
2274
Avg. 66.88 / game
 Rio Ave
Rio Ave
1232
Avg. 36.24 / game
OTHERS
Benfica
Benfica
34
Played games
Rio Ave
Rio Ave
34
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.47
16
Clean sheets
10
0.29
7.26
247
Corners
125
3.68
21.38
727
Throw-ins
691
20.32
2.24
76
Offsides
79
2.32
2.62
89
GK saves
122
3.59
Benfica
Benfica
DISCIPLINARY
Rio Ave
Rio Ave
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
1.91
65
Yellow card
98
2.88
0.09
3
Red card
4
0.12
11.50
391
Fouls
508
14.94
19.35
658
Tackles
541
15.91
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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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