Rio Ave vs Benfica: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 March

Rio Ave
WDLWD
11th place in Portugal Primera Liga
2
2-3
FT
16/03/2025 14:00
Benfica
DWWWD
2nd place in Portugal Primera Liga
Portugal Primera Liga
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Rio Ave vs Benfica on 16 March 2025 (kick-off: 14:00) 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 38 points after 34 matches.
  • Benfica sit 2nd with 80 points from 34 matches.
  • Our algorithm prediction: Benfica to win with probability 69%.
  • Head-to-head history favors Benfica, who have won 5 of the last 6 meetings. Rio Ave have no wins, while one match ended in a draw.
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
14:00

2025-03-16

Rio Ave vs Benfica - Prediction & Odds

Rio Ave
Rio Ave
Benfica
Benfica
2025-03-16 14:00
13
18
69
2
2 - 1
2 - 1
2.75
1.29
FT
2-3 0-1
-
weather
12℃～13℃
STANDINGS UP TO 16/03/2025
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Sporting CP Sporting CP
82 34 25 7 2 88 27 61
02 Benfica Benfica
80 34 25 5 4 84 28 56
03 FC Porto FC Porto
71 34 22 5 7 65 30 35
04 Sporting Braga Sporting Braga
66 34 19 9 6 55 30 25
05 Santa Clara Santa Clara
57 34 17 6 11 36 32 4
06 Vitoria Guimaraes Vitoria Guimaraes
54 34 14 12 8 47 37 10
07 FC Famalicao FC Famalicao
47 34 12 11 11 44 39 5
08 Estoril Estoril
46 34 12 10 12 48 53 -5
09 Casa Pia AC Casa Pia AC
45 34 12 9 13 39 44 -5
10 Moreirense Moreirense
40 34 10 10 14 42 50 -8
11 Rio Ave Rio Ave
38 34 9 11 14 39 55 -16
12 FC Arouca FC Arouca
38 34 9 11 14 35 49 -14
13 Gil Vicente Gil Vicente
34 34 8 10 16 34 47 -13
14 Nacional da Madeira Nacional da Madeira
34 34 9 7 18 32 50 -18
15 Estrela da Amadora Estrela da Amadora
29 34 7 8 19 24 50 -26
16 AVS Futebol SAD AVS Futebol SAD
27 34 5 12 17 25 60 -35
17 SC Farense SC Farense
27 34 6 9 19 25 46 -21
18 Boavista FC Boavista FC
24 34 6 6 22 24 59 -35
Head To Head
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
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
Rio Ave
0
0%
Draw
1
17%
Benfica
5
83%
Rio Ave Rio Ave Last 6 matches
02/03/2025 16:30
Rio Ave 2 - 1 Sporting Braga POR D1
22/02/2025 16:30
Estoril 2 - 1 Rio Ave POR D1
16/02/2025 11:30
Rio Ave 1 - 1 AVS Futebol SAD POR D1
10/02/2025 16:15
FC Arouca 1 - 1 Rio Ave POR D1
06/02/2025 16:45
Rio Ave 2 - 1 S. Joao Ver POR CN
03/02/2025 16:45
Rio Ave 2 - 2 FC Porto POR D1
Win
33%
Draw
50%
Lost
17%
Last 6 matches Benfica Benfica
08/03/2025 14:00
Benfica 3 - 0 Nacional da Madeira POR D1
05/03/2025 16:00
Benfica 0 - 1 FC Barcelona UEFA CL
26/02/2025 16:45
Benfica 1 - 0 Sporting Braga POR CN
22/02/2025 14:00
Benfica 3 - 0 Boavista FC POR D1
18/02/2025 16:00
Benfica 3 - 3 Monaco UEFA CL
15/02/2025 14:00
Santa Clara 0 - 1 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
259
 Benfica
Benfica
300
Goals
Scored
189
Avg. per game
0.73
Conceded
187
Avg. per game
0.72
Scored
337
Avg. per game
1.12
Conceded
152
Avg. per game
0.51
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
5 (83%)1 (17%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
3 (50%)3 (50%)
In last 259 matches
YesNo
133 (51%)126 (49%)
In last 259 matches
NoYes
203 (68%)97 (32%)
Rio Ave

Rio Ave

Recent matches

Benfica

Benfica

Under /Over

(87%)39 6(13%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(87%)39 6(13%)

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

Under /Over

(62%)28 17(38%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(51%)23 22(49%)

/Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(49%)22 23(51%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Rio Ave Rio Ave
Benfica Benfica
Shots
Rio Ave
Rio Ave
Total shots
10.86 avg / game
Blocked
408 total
Avg. 2.81
Benfica
Benfica
Total shots
15.11 avg / game
Blocked
924 total
Avg. 4.13
Rio Ave Rio Ave Pass Benfica Benfica
Total passes
67487
Avg. 407 / game
Accurate
80%
Ball possession
50%
Total passes
127535
Avg. 504 / game
Accurate
84%
Ball possession
57%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Rio Ave
Rio Ave
22195
Avg. 85.69 / game
 Benfica
Benfica
34417
Avg. 114.72 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Rio Ave
Rio Ave
10153
Avg. 39.20 / game
 Benfica
Benfica
18235
Avg. 60.78 / game
OTHERS
Rio Ave
Rio Ave
259
Played games
Benfica
Benfica
300
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.26
68
Clean sheets
127
0.42
4.20
1087
Corners
1971
6.57
12.53
3244
Throw-ins
4612
15.37
1.41
364
Offsides
548
1.83
2.59
670
GK saves
686
2.29
Rio Ave
Rio Ave
DISCIPLINARY
Benfica
Benfica
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
2.26
586
Yellow card
573
1.91
0.12
32
Red card
21
0.07
11.12
2879
Fouls
3226
10.75
9.50
2460
Tackles
4205
14.02
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How We Build the Rio Ave vs Benfica Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Rio Ave vs Benfica on 16 March 2025 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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