Rio Ave vs Benfica: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 02 April

Rio Ave

L W D L L

12th place in Portugal Primera Liga

0-1

02/04/2023 13:00

Benfica

W W W W D

1st place in Portugal Primera Liga

Portugal Primera Liga

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Rio Ave vs Benfica on 02 April 2023 (kick-off: 13:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Rio Ave vs Benfica preview before placing your bet.

Rio Ave are currently 12th with 40 points after 34 matches.
Benfica sit 1st with 87 points from 34 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Benfica to win with probability 65%.
Head-to-head history favors Benfica, who have won 6 of the last 6 meetings. Rio Ave have no wins, while 0 matches ended in draws.

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

13:00

2023-04-02

Rio Ave vs Benfica - Prediction & Odds

Rio Ave

Benfica

2023-04-02 13:00

STANDINGS UP TO 02/04/2023

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

01 Benfica	87	34	28	3	3	82	20	62
02 FC Porto	85	34	27	4	3	73	22	51
03 Sporting Braga	78	34	25	3	6	75	30	45
04 Sporting CP	74	34	23	5	6	71	32	39
05 FC Arouca	54	34	15	9	10	36	37	-1
06 Vitoria Guimaraes	53	34	16	5	13	34	39	-5
07 GD Chaves	46	34	12	10	12	35	40	-5
08 FC Famalicao	44	34	13	5	16	39	47	-8
09 Boavista FC	44	34	12	8	14	43	54	-11
10 Casa Pia AC	41	34	11	8	15	31	40	-9
11 Vizela	40	34	11	7	16	34	38	-4
12 Rio Ave	40	34	10	10	14	36	43	-7
13 Gil Vicente	37	34	10	7	17	32	41	-9
14 Estoril	35	34	10	5	19	33	49	-16
15 Portimonense	34	34	10	4	20	25	48	-23
16 Maritimo	26	34	7	5	22	32	63	-31
17 Pacos de Ferreira	23	34	6	5	23	26	62	-36
18 Santa Clara	22	34	5	7	22	26	58	-32

Head To Head

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

02/11/2019 14:00

Benfica

2 - 0

Rio Ave

POR D1

Rio Ave

Draw

Benfica

100%

Rio Ave Last 6 matches

17/03/2023 16:15

Santa Clara 0 - 2 Rio Ave POR D1

12/03/2023 11:30

Rio Ave 2 - 1 Gil Vicente POR D1

05/03/2023 16:30

Sporting Braga 2 - 0 Rio Ave POR D1

26/02/2023 11:30

Rio Ave 1 - 0 GD Chaves POR D1

18/02/2023 16:30

FC Porto 1 - 0 Rio Ave POR D1

13/02/2023 15:00

Rio Ave 2 - 0 Estoril POR D1

Win

67%

Draw

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Benfica

18/03/2023 14:00

Benfica 5 - 1 Vitoria Guimaraes POR D1

12/03/2023 14:00

Maritimo 0 - 3 Benfica POR D1

07/03/2023 16:00

Benfica 5 - 1 Club Brugge UEFA CL

03/03/2023 17:15

Benfica 2 - 0 FC Famalicao POR D1

25/02/2023 16:30

Vizela 0 - 2 Benfica POR D1

20/02/2023 17:15

Benfica 3 - 1 Boavista FC POR D1

Win

100%

Draw

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

Goals

Scored

192

Avg. per game

0.74

Conceded

187

Avg. per game

0.72

Scored

341

Avg. per game

1.14

Conceded

151

Avg. per game

0.50

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 260 matches

YesNo

134 (52%)126 (48%)

In last 260 matches

NoYes

204 (68%)96 (32%)

Rio Ave

Recent matches

Benfica

Under /Over

(87%)39 6(13%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(89%)40 5(11%)

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

Under /Over

(62%)28 17(38%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(53%)24 21(47%)

/Yes

(58%)26 19(42%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(49%)22 23(51%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Rio Ave

Benfica

Shots

Rio Ave

Total shots

10.87 avg / game

Blocked

408 total

Avg. 2.81

Benfica

Total shots

15.17 avg / game

Blocked

928 total

Avg. 4.14

Rio Ave Pass Benfica

Total passes

67487

Avg. 407 / game

Accurate

80%

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

127763

Avg. 505 / game

Accurate

84%

Ball possession

57%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Rio Ave

260

Played games

Benfica

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.26

Clean sheets

128

0.43

4.18

1087

Corners

1977

6.59

12.56

3266

Throw-ins

4638

15.46

1.40

365

Offsides

549

1.83

2.58

670

GK saves

683

2.28

Rio Ave

DISCIPLINARY

Benfica

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.25

586

567

1.89

0.12

0.07

11.07

2879

Fouls

3215

10.72

9.46

2460

Tackles

4200

14.00

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How We Build the Rio Ave vs Benfica Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Rio Ave vs Benfica on 02 April 2023 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.

Rio Ave vs Benfica Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Rio Ave's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Benfica'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 Rio Ave and Benfica sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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