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

Rio Ave
WDLDL
12th place in Portugal Primera Liga
2
0-2
FT
17/01/2026 16:30
Benfica
WWWDD
3rd place in Portugal Primera Liga
Portugal Primera Liga
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Rio Ave vs Benfica on 17 January 2026 (kick-off: 16:30) 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 January 17, 2026 at 16:30.
  • Rio Ave are currently 12th with 36 points after 34 matches.
  • Benfica sit 3rd with 80 points from 34 matches.
  • Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.25.
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
16:30

2026-01-17

Rio Ave vs Benfica - Prediction & Odds

Rio Ave
Rio Ave
Benfica
Benfica
2026-01-17 16:30
11
18
71
2
2 - 1
2 - 1
2.75
1.25
FT
0-2 0-2
-
weather
7℃～8℃
STANDINGS UP TO 17/01/2026
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 FC Porto FC Porto
88 34 28 4 2 66 18 48
02 Sporting CP Sporting CP
82 34 25 7 2 89 24 65
03 Benfica Benfica
80 34 23 11 0 74 25 49
04 Sporting Braga Sporting Braga
59 34 16 11 7 64 36 28
05 FC Famalicao FC Famalicao
56 34 15 11 8 42 29 13
06 Gil Vicente Gil Vicente
50 34 13 11 10 47 38 9
07 Moreirense Moreirense
43 34 12 7 15 37 49 -12
08 FC Arouca FC Arouca
42 34 12 6 16 47 64 -17
09 Vitoria Guimaraes Vitoria Guimaraes
42 34 12 6 16 39 51 -12
10 Estoril Estoril
39 34 10 9 15 54 57 -3
11 Alverca Alverca
39 34 10 9 15 35 52 -17
12 Rio Ave Rio Ave
36 34 8 12 14 35 57 -22
13 Santa Clara Santa Clara
36 34 9 9 16 32 41 -9
14 Nacional da Madeira Nacional da Madeira
34 34 9 7 18 37 45 -8
15 Estrela da Amadora Estrela da Amadora
30 34 6 12 16 38 56 -18
16 Casa Pia AC Casa Pia AC
30 34 6 12 16 31 57 -26
17 CD Tondela CD Tondela
28 34 6 10 18 27 55 -28
18 AVS Futebol SAD AVS Futebol SAD
21 34 3 12 19 27 67 -40
Head To Head
23/09/2025 15:15
Benfica Benfica
1 - 1
Rio Ave Rio Ave
POR D1
16/03/2025 14:00
Rio Ave Rio Ave
2 - 3
Benfica Benfica
POR D1
27/10/2024 14:00
Benfica Benfica
5 - 0
Rio Ave Rio Ave
POR D1
17/05/2024 15:45
Rio Ave Rio Ave
1 - 1
Benfica Benfica
POR D1
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
Benfica
2
33%
Draw
2
33%
Rio Ave
2
33%
Rio Ave Rio Ave Last 6 matches
04/01/2026 11:30
Rio Ave 3 - 1 Casa Pia AC
POR D1
28/12/2025 16:30
Sporting CP 4 - 0 Rio Ave
POR D1
20/12/2025 14:00
Gil Vicente 2 - 2 Rio Ave
POR D1
13/12/2025 14:00
Rio Ave 0 - 1 Vitoria Guimaraes
POR D1
06/12/2025 14:00
AVS Futebol SAD 1 - 2 Rio Ave
POR D1
30/11/2025 11:30
Rio Ave 1 - 1 Santa Clara
POR D1
Win
33%
Draw
33%
Lost
33%
Last 6 matches Benfica Benfica
07/01/2026 16:00
Benfica 1 - 3 Sporting Braga
PORLC
03/01/2026 14:00
Benfica 3 - 1 Estoril
POR D1
28/12/2025 14:00
Sporting Braga 2 - 2 Benfica
POR D1
22/12/2025 16:45
Benfica 1 - 0 FC Famalicao
POR D1
17/12/2025 16:45
SC Farense 0 - 2 Benfica
POR CUP
14/12/2025 14:00
Moreirense 0 - 4 Benfica
POR D1
Win
67%
Draw
17%
Lost
17%
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
22
Avg. per game
0.65
Conceded
32
Avg. per game
0.94
Scored
36
Avg. per game
1.06
Conceded
15
Avg. per game
0.44
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
3 (50%)3 (50%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
3 (50%)3 (50%)
In last 34 matches
YesNo
15 (44%)19 (56%)
In last 34 matches
NoYes
22 (65%)12 (35%)
Rio Ave

Rio Ave

Recent matches

Benfica

Benfica

Under /Over

(82%)28 6(18%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(88%)30 4(12%)

Under /Over

(32%)11 23(68%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(47%)16 18(53%)

Under /Over

(53%)18 16(47%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(53%)18 16(47%)

/Yes

(53%)18 16(47%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(59%)20 14(41%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Rio Ave Rio Ave
Benfica Benfica
Shots
Rio Ave
Rio Ave
Total shots
10.61 avg / game
Blocked
104 total
Avg. 3.35
Benfica
Benfica
Total shots
17.00 avg / game
Blocked
151 total
Avg. 4.72
Rio Ave Rio Ave Pass Benfica Benfica
Total passes
12708
Avg. 385 / game
Accurate
82%
Ball possession
47%
Total passes
15866
Avg. 481 / game
Accurate
84%
Ball possession
58%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Rio Ave
Rio Ave
2588
Avg. 76.12 / game
 Benfica
Benfica
3754
Avg. 110.41 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Rio Ave
Rio Ave
1084
Avg. 31.88 / game
 Benfica
Benfica
2085
Avg. 61.32 / game
OTHERS
Rio Ave
Rio Ave
34
Played games
Benfica
Benfica
34
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.18
6
Clean sheets
14
0.41
4.26
145
Corners
236
6.94
17.26
587
Throw-ins
662
19.47
1.38
47
Offsides
50
1.47
3.26
111
GK saves
79
2.32
Rio Ave
Rio Ave
DISCIPLINARY
Benfica
Benfica
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
2.62
89
Yellow card
63
1.85
0.18
6
Red card
4
0.12
12.47
424
Fouls
367
10.79
9.68
329
Tackles
331
9.74
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How We Build the Rio Ave vs Benfica Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Rio Ave vs Benfica on 17 January 2026 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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