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

Rio Ave

D D D W D

11th place in Portugal Primera Liga

1-1

17/05/2024 15:45

Benfica

W W W L W

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 are currently 11th with 37 points after 34 matches.
Benfica sit 2nd with 80 points from 34 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Benfica to win with probability 67%.
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

15:45

2024-05-17

Rio Ave vs Benfica - Prediction & Odds

Rio Ave

Benfica

2024-05-17 15:45

STANDINGS UP TO 17/05/2024

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

01 Sporting CP	90	34	29	3	2	96	29	67
02 Benfica	80	34	25	5	4	77	28	49
03 FC Porto	72	34	22	6	6	63	27	36
04 Sporting Braga	68	34	21	5	8	71	50	21
05 Vitoria Guimaraes	63	34	19	6	9	52	38	14
06 Moreirense	55	34	16	7	11	36	35	1
07 FC Arouca	46	34	13	7	14	54	50	4
08 FC Famalicao	42	34	10	12	12	37	41	-4
09 Casa Pia AC	38	34	10	8	16	38	50	-12
10 SC Farense	37	34	10	7	17	46	51	-5
11 Rio Ave	37	34	6	19	9	38	43	-5
12 Gil Vicente	36	34	9	9	16	42	52	-10
13 Estoril	33	34	9	6	19	49	58	-9
14 Estrela da Amadora	33	34	7	12	15	33	53	-20
15 Boavista FC	32	34	7	11	16	39	62	-23
16 Portimonense	32	34	8	8	18	39	72	-33
17 Vizela	26	34	5	11	18	36	66	-30
18 GD Chaves	23	34	5	8	21	31	72	-41

Head To Head

14/01/2024 14:00

Benfica

4 - 1

Rio Ave

POR D1

02/04/2023 13:00

Rio Ave

0 - 1

Benfica

POR D1

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

Rio Ave

Draw

Benfica

100%

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

Last 6 matches 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

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

Benfica

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.94

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.71

Scored

Avg. per game

1.65

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.18

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

14 (82%)3 (18%)

In last 17 home matches

NoYes

16 (94%)1 (6%)

Rio Ave

Recent matches

Benfica

Under /Over

(88%)15 2(12%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(88%)15 2(12%)

Under /Over

(24%)4 13(76%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(41%)7 10(59%)

Under /Over

(59%)10 7(41%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(59%)10 7(41%)

/Yes

(59%)10 7(41%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(41%)7 10(59%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Rio Ave

Benfica

Shots

Rio Ave

Total shots

10.59 avg / game

Blocked

43 total

Avg. 2.53

Benfica

Total shots

19.29 avg / game

Blocked

63 total

Avg. 4.50

Rio Ave Pass Benfica

Total passes

7392

Avg. 435 / game

Accurate

80%

Ball possession

52%

Total passes

9677

Avg. 569 / game

Accurate

87%

Ball possession

61%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Rio Ave

Played games

Benfica

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.35

Clean sheets

0.59

4.53

Corners

135

7.94

20.65

351

Throw-ins

347

20.41

2.24

Offsides

2.06

2.94

GK saves

2.35

Rio Ave

DISCIPLINARY

Benfica

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.94

1.59

0.06

0.00

15.24

259

Fouls

209

12.29

15.35

261

Tackles

329

19.35

NEXT MATCHES

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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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