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

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 vs Benfica: Starting Lineups Time : 17/01/2026 16:30

Rio Ave
0 - 2
Finished
Benfica
80' event Diogo Bezerra / Dario Spikic
80' event Georgios Liavas / Brandon Aguilera
73' event Tamas Nikitscher / Andreas Ntoi
73' event Ole Pohlmann / Andre Luiz Inacio da Silva
72' event Antonis Papakanellos / Nikolaos Athanasiou
66' event Andreas Ntoi
event 90+1' Samuel Dahl
event 90' Manu Silva / Georgiy Sudakov
event 78' Joao Rego / Gianluca Prestianni
event 62' Sidny Lopes Cabral / Andreas Schjelderup
event 59' Andreas Schjelderup
event 25' Andreas Ntoi
event 23' Amar Dedic Penalty cancelled
event 16' Leandro Barreiro Martins
80' event Diogo Bezerra / Dario Spikic
event 90+1' Samuel Dahl
80' event Georgios Liavas / Brandon Aguilera
event 90' Manu Silva / Georgiy Sudakov
73' event Tamas Nikitscher / Andreas Ntoi
event 78' Joao Rego / Gianluca Prestianni
73' event Ole Pohlmann / Andre Luiz Inacio da Silva
event 62' Sidny Lopes Cabral / Andreas Schjelderup
72' event Antonis Papakanellos / Nikolaos Athanasiou
event 59' Andreas Schjelderup
66' event Andreas Ntoi
event 25' Andreas Ntoi
event 23' Amar Dedic Penalty cancelled
event 16' Leandro Barreiro Martins
Rio Ave Rio Ave
Substitutions
#7 Diogo Bezerra
#80 Ole Pohlmann
#19 Antonis Papakanellos
#44 Tamas Nikitscher
#54 Georgios Liavas
#22 Kevin Chamorro
#14 Karem Zoabi
#77 Omar Richards
#4 Jonathan Panzo
Rio Ave Rio Ave Benfica Benfica
8Shots24
2Shots on Goal7
12Fouls8
3Corner Kick11
8Free kick12
2Offside0
1Yellow card2
0Aerial1
5Save1
10Successful Tackles15
7Interceptions10
21Long pass22
0Assist1
2Successful center8
6Shots off goal17
1Hit The Post1
8Head Success8
10Tackle15
4Dribbles10
22Throw-in16
346Passes602
61Attacks135
21Dangerous attacks92
1Corner Kicks(HT)6
0BigChances3
0BigChancesMissed2
3ShotsInsideBox15
4ShotsOutsideBox9
35DuelsWon49
0.19ExpectedGoals2.48
0.16xGOpenPlay1.3
0.03xGSetPlay1.18
0.19xGNonPenalty2.48
0.25xGOT1.16
7Touches In Opposition Box49
11AccurateCrosses23
27GroundDuelsWon41
8AerialDuelsWon8
34Clearances13
Benfica Benfica
Substitutions
#15 Sidny Lopes Cabral
#16 Manu Silva
#84 Joao Rego
#5 Enzo Barrenechea
#9 Franjo Ivanovic
#4 Antonio Silva
#27 Armindo Tue Na Bangna,Bruma
#50 Diogo Ferreira
#62 Jose Neto
Commentary
90+1' Samuel Dahl - Benfica receive a yellow card
90' Benfica — substitution: Manu Silva / Georgiy Sudakov
80' Rio Ave — substitution: Diogo Bezerra / Dario Spikic
80' Rio Ave — substitution: Georgios Liavas / Brandon Aguilera
78' Benfica — substitution: Joao Rego / Gianluca Prestianni
73' Rio Ave — substitution: Tamas Nikitscher / Andreas Ntoi
73' Rio Ave — substitution: Ole Pohlmann / Andre Luiz Inacio da Silva
72' Rio Ave — substitution: Antonis Papakanellos / Nikolaos Athanasiou
66' Andreas Ntoi - Rio Ave receive a yellow card
62' Benfica — substitution: Sidny Lopes Cabral / Andreas Schjelderup
59' Andreas Schjelderup - Benfica receive a yellow card
25' Own goal! Andreas Ntoi - Benfica
23' VAR review - Benfica
16' Goal! Leandro Barreiro Martins - Benfica

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 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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