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

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 vs Rio Ave: Starting Lineups Time : 14/01/2024 14:00

Benfica

4 - 1

Finished

Rio Ave

90+1'

Chiquinho / Joao Neves

90+1'

Joao Mario

86'

Tomas Araujo / Fredrik Aursnes

80'

Marcos Leonardo Santos Almeida

63'

Tiago Maria Antunes Gouveia / Angel Fabian Di Maria

63'

Marcos Leonardo Santos Almeida / Arthur Mendonça Cabral

63'

Florentino Ibrain Morris Luis / Orkun Kokcu

61'

Antonio Silva

57'

Orkun Kokcu

29'

Angel Fabian Di Maria

90+2' Patrick William Sá De Oliveira

86' Abdul-Aziz Yakubu / Amine Oudrhiri Idrissi

86' Mateo Tanlongo / Miguel Nobrega

64' Patrick William Sá De Oliveira / Emmanuel Boateng

58' Bruno Ventura / Joao Graca

58' Jose Manuel Silva Oliveira, Ze Manuel / Jorge Samuel Figueiredo Fernandes

58' Aderllan Leandro de Jesus Santos

49' Aderllan Leandro de Jesus Santos

9' Goncalo Rodrigues

90+1'

Chiquinho / Joao Neves

90+2' Patrick William Sá De Oliveira

90+1'

Joao Mario

86' Abdul-Aziz Yakubu / Amine Oudrhiri Idrissi

86'

Tomas Araujo / Fredrik Aursnes

86' Mateo Tanlongo / Miguel Nobrega

80'

Marcos Leonardo Santos Almeida

64' Patrick William Sá De Oliveira / Emmanuel Boateng

63'

Tiago Maria Antunes Gouveia / Angel Fabian Di Maria

58' Bruno Ventura / Joao Graca

63'

Marcos Leonardo Santos Almeida / Arthur Mendonça Cabral

58' Jose Manuel Silva Oliveira, Ze Manuel / Jorge Samuel Figueiredo Fernandes

63'

Florentino Ibrain Morris Luis / Orkun Kokcu

58' Aderllan Leandro de Jesus Santos

61'

Antonio Silva

49' Aderllan Leandro de Jesus Santos

57'

Orkun Kokcu

9' Goncalo Rodrigues

29'

Angel Fabian Di Maria

Benfica

Substitutions

#36 Marcos Leonardo Santos Almeida

#22 Chiquinho

#47 Tiago Maria Antunes Gouveia

#61 Florentino Ibrain Morris Luis

#44 Tomas Araujo

#33 Petar Musa

#13 David Jurasek

#24 Samuel Jumpe Soares

#17 Goncalo Manuel Ganchinho Guedes

Benfica Rio Ave Rio Ave

15Shots11

10Shots on Goal5

12Fouls11

5Corner Kick3

12Free kick12

0Offside1

1Yellow card3

0Red card1

14Aerial12

4Save8

19Successful Tackles21

9Interceptions9

3Assist1

3Shots off goal4

0Hit The Post1

8Head Success5

2Blocked2

19Tackle21

4Dribbles8

24Throw-in15

623Passes447

127Attacks85

52Dangerous attacks32

2Corner Kicks(HT)2

Rio Ave

Substitutions

#5 Mateo Tanlongo

#4 Patrick William Sá De Oliveira

#81 Abdul-Aziz Yakubu

#70 Jose Manuel Silva Oliveira, Ze Manuel

#11 Bruno Ventura

#82 Magrao

#9 Leonardo Ruiz

#8 Vitor Gomes

#75 Nuno Namora

Commentary

90+2' Patrick William Sá De Oliveira - Rio Ave receive a yellow card

90+1' Benfica — substitution: Chiquinho / Joao Neves

90+1' Goal! Joao Mario - Benfica

86' Benfica — substitution: Tomas Araujo / Fredrik Aursnes

86' Rio Ave — substitution: Abdul-Aziz Yakubu / Amine Oudrhiri Idrissi

86' Rio Ave — substitution: Mateo Tanlongo / Miguel Nobrega

80' Goal! Marcos Leonardo Santos Almeida - Benfica

64' Rio Ave — substitution: Patrick William Sá De Oliveira / Emmanuel Boateng

63' Benfica — substitution: Tiago Maria Antunes Gouveia / Angel Fabian Di Maria

63' Benfica — substitution: Marcos Leonardo Santos Almeida / Arthur Mendonça Cabral

63' Benfica — substitution: Florentino Ibrain Morris Luis / Orkun Kokcu

61' Goal! Antonio Silva - Benfica

58' Rio Ave — substitution: Bruno Ventura / Joao Graca

58' Rio Ave — substitution: Jose Manuel Silva Oliveira, Ze Manuel / Jorge Samuel Figueiredo Fernandes

58' Aderllan Leandro de Jesus Santos - Rio Ave receive second yellow card

57' Orkun Kokcu - Benfica receive a yellow card

49' Aderllan Leandro de Jesus Santos - Rio Ave receive a yellow card

29' Goal! Angel Fabian Di Maria - Benfica

9' Goal! Goncalo Rodrigues - Rio Ave

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 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.

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 standings and the 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 predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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