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

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 vs Benfica: Starting Lineups Time : 02/04/2023 13:00

Rio Ave
0 - 1
Finished
Benfica
90+3' event Andre Pereira
82' event Hernani Jorge Santos Fortes
81' event Hernani Jorge Santos Fortes / Emmanuel Boateng
81' event Savio Antonio Alves / Patrick William Sá De Oliveira
81' event Paulo Vitor / Joao Pedro Loureiro da Costa
64' event Vitor Gomes / Andreas Samaris
64' event Bruno Ventura / Joao Graca
61' event Patrick William Sá De Oliveira
event 90+2' Odisseas Vlachodimos
event 80' Casper Tengstedt / Rafael Ferreira Silva
event 71' Goncalo Matias Ramos
event 71' Petar Musa / Goncalo Matias Ramos
event 71' Florentino Ibrain Morris Luis / David Neres Campos
event 58' Joao Mario
event 46' Goncalo Matias Ramos
90+3' event Andre Pereira
event 90+2' Odisseas Vlachodimos
82' event Hernani Jorge Santos Fortes
event 80' Casper Tengstedt / Rafael Ferreira Silva
81' event Hernani Jorge Santos Fortes / Emmanuel Boateng
event 71' Goncalo Matias Ramos
81' event Savio Antonio Alves / Patrick William Sá De Oliveira
event 71' Petar Musa / Goncalo Matias Ramos
81' event Paulo Vitor / Joao Pedro Loureiro da Costa
event 71' Florentino Ibrain Morris Luis / David Neres Campos
64' event Vitor Gomes / Andreas Samaris
event 58' Joao Mario
64' event Bruno Ventura / Joao Graca
event 46' Goncalo Matias Ramos
61' event Patrick William Sá De Oliveira
Rio Ave Rio Ave
Substitutions
#93 Paulo Vitor
#27 Hernani Jorge Santos Fortes
#8 Vitor Gomes
#11 Bruno Ventura
#16 Savio Antonio Alves
#1 Magrao
#17 Andre Filipe Alves Monteiro,Ukra
#23 Josué Filipe Soares
#15 Miguel Baeza Perez
Rio Ave Rio Ave Benfica Benfica
10Shots12
4Shots on Goal5
12Fouls17
3Corner Kick6
9Free kick4
2Offside2
3Yellow card3
25Aerial23
4Save4
20Successful Tackles24
7Interceptions18
5Shots off goal5
1Hit The Post0
13Head Success11
1Blocked2
20Tackle24
9Dribbles10
21Throw-in23
481Passes515
92Attacks135
27Dangerous attacks65
0Corner Kicks(HT)3
Benfica Benfica
Substitutions
#33 Petar Musa
#19 Casper Tengstedt
#61 Florentino Ibrain Morris Luis
#4 Lucas Verissimo Da Silva
#2 Gilberto Moraes Junior
#21 Andreas Schjelderup
#24 Samuel Jumpe Soares
#87 Joao Neves
#91 Felipe Rodrigues Da Silva,Morato
Commentary
90+3' Andre Pereira - Rio Ave receive a yellow card
90+2' Odisseas Vlachodimos - Benfica receive a yellow card
82' Hernani Jorge Santos Fortes - Rio Ave receive a yellow card
81' Rio Ave — substitution: Hernani Jorge Santos Fortes / Emmanuel Boateng
81' Rio Ave — substitution: Savio Antonio Alves / Patrick William Sá De Oliveira
81' Rio Ave — substitution: Paulo Vitor / Joao Pedro Loureiro da Costa
80' Benfica — substitution: Casper Tengstedt / Rafael Ferreira Silva
71' Goncalo Matias Ramos - Benfica receive a yellow card
71' Benfica — substitution: Petar Musa / Goncalo Matias Ramos
71' Benfica — substitution: Florentino Ibrain Morris Luis / David Neres Campos
64' Rio Ave — substitution: Vitor Gomes / Andreas Samaris
64' Rio Ave — substitution: Bruno Ventura / Joao Graca
61' Patrick William Sá De Oliveira - Rio Ave receive a yellow card
58' Joao Mario - Benfica receive a yellow card
46' Goal! Goncalo Matias Ramos - Benfica

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 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.

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

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