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

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 vs Benfica: Starting Lineups Time : 17/05/2024 15:45

Rio Ave
1 - 1
Finished
Benfica
90+2' event Joao Pedro Loureiro da Costa
90' event Aderllan Leandro de Jesus Santos Penalty awarded
86' event Adrien Sebastian Perruchet Silva
75' event Vitor Gomes / Amine Oudrhiri Idrissi
68' event Umaro Embalo / Marios Vrousai
57' event Amine Oudrhiri Idrissi
46' event Adrien Sebastian Perruchet Silva / Mateo Tanlongo
46' event Fabio Ronaldo / Joao Graca
45' event Patrick William Sá De Oliveira
23' event Joao Graca
20' event Jorge Samuel Figueiredo Fernandes / Andre Filipe Alves Monteiro,Ukra
event 87' Juan Bernat / Alvaro Fernandez
event 87' Gianluca Prestianni / Orkun Kokcu
event 86' Orkun Kokcu
event 75' Gustavo Varela / Casper Tengstedt
event 63' Tiago Maria Antunes Gouveia / Benjamin Rollheiser
event 39' Casper Tengstedt
event 32' Orkun Kokcu
90+2' event Joao Pedro Loureiro da Costa
event 87' Juan Bernat / Alvaro Fernandez
90' event Aderllan Leandro de Jesus Santos Penalty awarded
event 87' Gianluca Prestianni / Orkun Kokcu
86' event Adrien Sebastian Perruchet Silva
event 86' Orkun Kokcu
75' event Vitor Gomes / Amine Oudrhiri Idrissi
event 75' Gustavo Varela / Casper Tengstedt
68' event Umaro Embalo / Marios Vrousai
event 63' Tiago Maria Antunes Gouveia / Benjamin Rollheiser
57' event Amine Oudrhiri Idrissi
event 39' Casper Tengstedt
46' event Adrien Sebastian Perruchet Silva / Mateo Tanlongo
event 32' Orkun Kokcu
46' event Fabio Ronaldo / Joao Graca
45' event Patrick William Sá De Oliveira
23' event Joao Graca
20' event Jorge Samuel Figueiredo Fernandes / Andre Filipe Alves Monteiro,Ukra
Rio Ave Rio Ave
Substitutions
#77 Fabio Ronaldo
#11 Umaro Embalo
#14 Jorge Samuel Figueiredo Fernandes
#15 Adrien Sebastian Perruchet Silva
#8 Vitor Gomes
#3 Miguel Nobrega
#28 Helder Sa
#70 Jose Manuel Silva Oliveira, Ze Manuel
#18 Jhonatan Luiz da Siqueira
Rio Ave Rio Ave Benfica Benfica
10Shots17
2Shots on Goal9
13Fouls11
2Corner Kick8
9Free kick10
2Offside2
4Yellow card2
24Aerial28
6Save2
22Successful Tackles22
19Interceptions10
0Assist1
3Shots off goal5
11Head Success15
5Blocked3
22Tackle22
7Dribbles6
18Throw-in20
454Passes539
96Attacks115
27Dangerous attacks56
1Corner Kicks(HT)1
Benfica Benfica
Substitutions
#25 Gianluca Prestianni
#47 Tiago Maria Antunes Gouveia
#14 Juan Bernat
#89 Gustavo Varela
#45 Leo Kokubo
#4 Antonio Silva
#1 Anatolii Trubin
#82 Diogo Spencer
#84 Joao Rego
Commentary
90+2' Penalty scored! Joao Pedro Loureiro da Costa - Rio Ave
90' VAR review - Rio Ave
87' Benfica — substitution: Juan Bernat / Alvaro Fernandez
87' Benfica — substitution: Gianluca Prestianni / Orkun Kokcu
86' Adrien Sebastian Perruchet Silva - Rio Ave receive a yellow card
86' Orkun Kokcu - Benfica receive a yellow card
75' Rio Ave — substitution: Vitor Gomes / Amine Oudrhiri Idrissi
75' Benfica — substitution: Gustavo Varela / Casper Tengstedt
68' Rio Ave — substitution: Umaro Embalo / Marios Vrousai
63' Benfica — substitution: Tiago Maria Antunes Gouveia / Benjamin Rollheiser
57' Amine Oudrhiri Idrissi - Rio Ave receive a yellow card
46' Rio Ave — substitution: Adrien Sebastian Perruchet Silva / Mateo Tanlongo
46' Rio Ave — substitution: Fabio Ronaldo / Joao Graca
45' Patrick William Sá De Oliveira - Rio Ave receive a yellow card
39' Casper Tengstedt - Benfica receive a yellow card
32' Goal! Orkun Kokcu - Benfica
23' Joao Graca - Rio Ave receive a yellow card
20' Rio Ave — substitution: Jorge Samuel Figueiredo Fernandes / Andre Filipe Alves Monteiro,Ukra

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 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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