Benfica vs Rio Ave Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – May 02

Prediction

Benfica

W W W L W

6th place in Portugal Primera Liga

? - ?

02/05/2027 08:00

Rio Ave

W W D W W

12th place in Portugal Primera Liga

Portugal Primera Liga

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Benfica vs Rio Ave on May 02, 2027 (kick-off: 08:00) 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 for you.

Benfica are currently 6th with 0 points after 0 matches.
Rio Ave sit 12th with 0 points from 0 matches.

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

STANDINGS UP TO 02/05/2027

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

01 Estoril	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
02 FC Famalicao	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
03 FC Arouca	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
04 Estrela da Amadora	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
05 Alverca	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
06 Benfica	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
07 FC Porto	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
08 Sporting Braga	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
09 Vitoria Guimaraes	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
10 Gil Vicente	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
11 Casa Pia AC	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
12 Rio Ave	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
13 Maritimo	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
14 Moreirense	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
15 Nacional da Madeira	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
16 Sporting CP	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
17 Santa Clara	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
18 Viseu	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Benfica Last 6 matches

07/08/2026 02:00

Benfica 6 - 1 Heart of Midlothian UEFA Europa League

31/07/2026 02:00

Benfica 5 - 0 St. Gallen UEFA Europa League

25/07/2026 00:00

Benfica 5 - 1 CF Os Belenenses International Club Friendly

24/07/2026 01:00

St. Gallen 2 - 1 Benfica UEFA Europa League

18/07/2026 01:45

Benfica 2 - 0 Villarreal International Club Friendly

12/07/2026 01:30

Benfica 1 - 2 Flamengo International Club Friendly

Win

67%

Draw

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Rio Ave

01/08/2026 21:30

Rio Ave 3 - 1 CD Tondela International Club Friendly

23/07/2026 16:30

Rio Ave 5 - 2 Nottingham Forest International Club Friendly

19/07/2026 23:00

Rio Ave 2 - 2 Al-Ahli SFC International Club Friendly

15/07/2026 16:30

Portimonense 0 - 3 Rio Ave International Club Friendly

11/07/2026 16:00

Rio Ave 2 - 1 FC Arouca International Club Friendly

17/05/2026 00:00

Casa Pia AC 1 - 1 Rio Ave Liga Portugal 1

Win

67%

Draw

33%

Lost

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

Rio Ave

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.00

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.00

Scored

Avg. per game

0.00

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.00

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

0 (0%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

0 (0%)0 (0%)

Benfica

Recent matches

Rio Ave

Under /Over

(0%)0 0(0%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(0%)0 0(0%)

Under /Over

(0%)0 0(0%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(0%)0 0(0%)

Under /Over

(0%)0 0(0%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(0%)0 0(0%)

/Yes

(0%)0 0(0%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(0%)0 0(0%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Benfica

Rio Ave

Shots

Benfica

Total shots

— avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Rio Ave

Total shots

— avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Benfica Pass Rio Ave

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

—

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

—

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Benfica

Played games

Rio Ave

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.00

Clean sheets

0.00

Corners

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Benfica

DISCIPLINARY

Rio Ave

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.00

0.00

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Benfica vs Rio Ave Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Benfica vs Rio Ave on 02 May 2027 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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