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

Rio Ave
LWDLL
12th place in Portugal Primera Liga
2
0-1
FT
02/04/2023 13:00
Benfica
WWWWD
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 will face Benfica in Portugal Primera Liga on April 2, 2023 at 13:00.
  • Rio Ave are currently 12th with 40 points after 34 matches.
  • Benfica sit 1st with 87 points from 34 matches.
  • Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.38.
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
13:00

2023-04-02

Rio Ave vs Benfica - Prediction & Odds

Rio Ave
Rio Ave
Benfica
Benfica
2023-04-02 13:00
14
21
65
2
2 - 1
2 - 1
2.75
1.38
FT
0-1 0-0
-
weather
13℃～14℃
STANDINGS UP TO 02/04/2023
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Benfica Benfica
87 34 28 3 3 82 20 62
02 FC Porto FC Porto
85 34 27 4 3 73 22 51
03 Sporting Braga Sporting Braga
78 34 25 3 6 75 30 45
04 Sporting CP Sporting CP
74 34 23 5 6 71 32 39
05 FC Arouca FC Arouca
54 34 15 9 10 36 37 -1
06 Vitoria Guimaraes Vitoria Guimaraes
53 34 16 5 13 34 39 -5
07 GD Chaves GD Chaves
46 34 12 10 12 35 40 -5
08 FC Famalicao FC Famalicao
44 34 13 5 16 39 47 -8
09 Boavista FC Boavista FC
44 34 12 8 14 43 54 -11
10 Casa Pia AC Casa Pia AC
41 34 11 8 15 31 40 -9
11 Vizela Vizela
40 34 11 7 16 34 38 -4
12 Rio Ave Rio Ave
40 34 10 10 14 36 43 -7
13 Gil Vicente Gil Vicente
37 34 10 7 17 32 41 -9
14 Estoril Estoril
35 34 10 5 19 33 49 -16
15 Portimonense Portimonense
34 34 10 4 20 25 48 -23
16 Maritimo Maritimo
26 34 7 5 22 32 63 -31
17 Pacos de Ferreira Pacos de Ferreira
23 34 6 5 23 26 62 -36
18 Santa Clara Santa Clara
22 34 5 7 22 26 58 -32
Head To Head
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
02/11/2019 14:00
Benfica Benfica
2 - 0
Rio Ave Rio Ave
POR D1
Benfica
4
67%
Draw
0
0%
Rio Ave
2
33%
Rio Ave 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
0%
Lost
33%
Last 6 matches Benfica 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
0%
Lost
0%
Overall Home/Away
Full time First half Second half
All leagues Portugal Primera Liga
Played games
Rio Ave
Rio Ave
17
 Benfica
Benfica
17
Goals
Scored
18
Avg. per game
1.06
Conceded
14
Avg. per game
0.82
Scored
48
Avg. per game
2.82
Conceded
12
Avg. per game
0.71
Scored a goal
In last 6 home matches
YesNo
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 6 home matches
NoYes
6 (100%)0 (0%)
In last 17 home matches
YesNo
12 (71%)5 (29%)
In last 17 home matches
NoYes
17 (100%)0 (0%)
Rio Ave

Rio Ave

Recent matches

Benfica

Benfica

Under /Over

(41%)7 10(59%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(82%)14 3(18%)

Under /Over

(29%)5 12(71%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(59%)10 7(41%)

Under /Over

(18%)3 14(82%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(47%)8 9(53%)

/Yes

(35%)6 11(65%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(47%)8 9(53%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Rio Ave Rio Ave
Benfica Benfica
Shots
Rio Ave
Rio Ave
Total shots
11.53 avg / game
Blocked
38 total
Avg. 2.71
Benfica
Benfica
Total shots
17.82 avg / game
Blocked
72 total
Avg. 4.80
Rio Ave Rio Ave Pass Benfica Benfica
Total passes
7400
Avg. 435 / game
Accurate
82%
Ball possession
52%
Total passes
10621
Avg. 625 / game
Accurate
88%
Ball possession
65%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Rio Ave
Rio Ave
1910
Avg. 112.35 / game
 Benfica
Benfica
2452
Avg. 144.24 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Rio Ave
Rio Ave
680
Avg. 40.00 / game
 Benfica
Benfica
1317
Avg. 77.47 / game
OTHERS
Rio Ave
Rio Ave
17
Played games
Benfica
Benfica
17
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.35
6
Clean sheets
9
0.53
4.53
77
Corners
138
8.12
20.47
348
Throw-ins
298
17.53
2.24
38
Offsides
41
2.41
3.06
52
GK saves
19
1.12
Rio Ave
Rio Ave
DISCIPLINARY
Benfica
Benfica
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
2.94
50
Yellow card
31
1.82
0.12
2
Red card
2
0.12
15.00
255
Fouls
213
12.53
14.88
253
Tackles
306
18.00
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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

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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