Rio Ave vs Benfica: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 May

Rio Ave
DDDWD
11th place in Portugal Primera Liga
2
1-1
FT
17/05/2024 15:45
Benfica
WWWLW
2nd place in Portugal Primera Liga
Portugal Primera Liga
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Rio Ave vs Benfica on 17 May 2024 (kick-off: 15:45) 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 May 17, 2024 at 15:45.
  • Rio Ave are currently 11th with 37 points after 34 matches.
  • Benfica sit 2nd with 80 points from 34 matches.
  • Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.35.
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
15:45

2024-05-17

Rio Ave vs Benfica - Prediction & Odds

Rio Ave
Rio Ave
Benfica
Benfica
2024-05-17 15:45
13
20
67
2
2 - 1
2 - 1
3.00
1.35
FT
1-1 0-1
-
weather
13℃～14℃
STANDINGS UP TO 17/05/2024
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Sporting CP Sporting CP
90 34 29 3 2 96 29 67
02 Benfica Benfica
80 34 25 5 4 77 28 49
03 FC Porto FC Porto
72 34 22 6 6 63 27 36
04 Sporting Braga Sporting Braga
68 34 21 5 8 71 50 21
05 Vitoria Guimaraes Vitoria Guimaraes
63 34 19 6 9 52 38 14
06 Moreirense Moreirense
55 34 16 7 11 36 35 1
07 FC Arouca FC Arouca
46 34 13 7 14 54 50 4
08 FC Famalicao FC Famalicao
42 34 10 12 12 37 41 -4
09 Casa Pia AC Casa Pia AC
38 34 10 8 16 38 50 -12
10 SC Farense SC Farense
37 34 10 7 17 46 51 -5
11 Rio Ave Rio Ave
37 34 6 19 9 38 43 -5
12 Gil Vicente Gil Vicente
36 34 9 9 16 42 52 -10
13 Estoril Estoril
33 34 9 6 19 49 58 -9
14 Estrela da Amadora Estrela da Amadora
33 34 7 12 15 33 53 -20
15 Boavista FC Boavista FC
32 34 7 11 16 39 62 -23
16 Portimonense Portimonense
32 34 8 8 18 39 72 -33
17 Vizela Vizela
26 34 5 11 18 36 66 -30
18 GD Chaves GD Chaves
23 34 5 8 21 31 72 -41
Head To Head
14/01/2024 14:00
Benfica Benfica
4 - 1
Rio Ave Rio Ave
POR D1
02/04/2023 13:00
Rio Ave Rio Ave
0 - 1
Benfica Benfica
POR D1
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
Benfica
3
50%
Draw
0
0%
Rio Ave
3
50%
Rio Ave Rio Ave Last 6 matches
11/05/2024 10:30
Portimonense 2 - 2 Rio Ave
POR D1
04/05/2024 10:30
Rio Ave 2 - 1 Vitoria Guimaraes
POR D1
27/04/2024 10:30
Vizela 1 - 1 Rio Ave
POR D1
19/04/2024 15:15
Rio Ave 1 - 1 FC Arouca
POR D1
14/04/2024 10:30
Estrela da Amadora 2 - 2 Rio Ave
POR D1
06/04/2024 10:30
Rio Ave 3 - 0 Gil Vicente
POR D1
Win
33%
Draw
67%
Lost
0%
Last 6 matches Benfica Benfica
12/05/2024 13:00
Benfica 5 - 0 FC Arouca
POR D1
05/05/2024 15:30
FC Famalicao 2 - 0 Benfica
POR D1
27/04/2024 13:00
Benfica 3 - 1 Sporting Braga
POR D1
22/04/2024 15:15
SC Farense 1 - 3 Benfica
POR D1
18/04/2024 15:00
Marseille 1 - 0 Benfica
UEFA EL
14/04/2024 15:30
Benfica 3 - 0 Moreirense
POR D1
Win
67%
Draw
0%
Lost
33%
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
Rio Ave
Rio Ave
34
 Benfica
Benfica
34
Goals
Scored
21
Avg. per game
0.62
Conceded
27
Avg. per game
0.79
Scored
42
Avg. per game
1.24
Conceded
18
Avg. per game
0.53
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 34 matches
YesNo
19 (56%)15 (44%)
In last 34 matches
NoYes
26 (76%)8 (24%)
Rio Ave

Rio Ave

Recent matches

Benfica

Benfica

Under /Over

(79%)27 7(21%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(82%)28 6(18%)

Under /Over

(29%)10 24(71%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(41%)14 20(59%)

Under /Over

(50%)17 17(50%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(56%)19 15(44%)

/Yes

(59%)20 14(41%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(47%)16 18(53%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Rio Ave Rio Ave
Benfica Benfica
Shots
Rio Ave
Rio Ave
Total shots
10.29 avg / game
Blocked
75 total
Avg. 2.34
Benfica
Benfica
Total shots
17.24 avg / game
Blocked
126 total
Avg. 4.20
Rio Ave Rio Ave Pass Benfica Benfica
Total passes
14150
Avg. 416 / game
Accurate
80%
Ball possession
49%
Total passes
18963
Avg. 558 / game
Accurate
86%
Ball possession
59%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Rio Ave
Rio Ave
3290
Avg. 96.76 / game
 Benfica
Benfica
4165
Avg. 122.50 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Rio Ave
Rio Ave
1232
Avg. 36.24 / game
 Benfica
Benfica
2274
Avg. 66.88 / game
OTHERS
Rio Ave
Rio Ave
34
Played games
Benfica
Benfica
34
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.29
10
Clean sheets
16
0.47
3.68
125
Corners
247
7.26
20.32
691
Throw-ins
727
21.38
2.32
79
Offsides
76
2.24
3.59
122
GK saves
89
2.62
Rio Ave
Rio Ave
DISCIPLINARY
Benfica
Benfica
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
2.88
98
Yellow card
65
1.91
0.12
4
Red card
3
0.09
14.94
508
Fouls
391
11.50
15.91
541
Tackles
658
19.35
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How We Build the Rio Ave vs Benfica Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Rio Ave vs Benfica on 17 May 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 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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