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

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 vs Benfica: Starting Lineups Time : 16/03/2025 14:00

Rio Ave
2 - 3
Finished
Benfica
90+3' event Clayton Fernandes Silva
88' event Joao Tome / Marios Vrousai
88' event Karem Zoabi / Kiko Bondoso
75' event Clayton Fernandes Silva
73' event Joao Graca / Ole Pohlmann
73' event Theofanis Bakoulas / Demir Ege Tiknaz
68' event Demir Ege Tiknaz
64' event Brandon Aguilera
58' event Clayton Fernandes Silva
58' event Tiago Morais / Andre Luiz Inacio da Silva
event 88' Samuel Dahl / Armindo Tue Na Bangna,Bruma
event 80' Muhammed Kerem Akturkoglu
event 74' Renato Junior Luz Sanches / Orkun Kokcu
event 74' Andrea Belotti / Evangelos Pavlidis
event 74' Muhammed Kerem Akturkoglu / Zeki Amdouni
event 62' Florentino Ibrain Morris Luis
event 53' Evangelos Pavlidis
event 46' Leandro Barreiro Martins / Tomas Araujo
event 30' Orkun Kokcu
90+3' event Clayton Fernandes Silva
event 88' Samuel Dahl / Armindo Tue Na Bangna,Bruma
88' event Joao Tome / Marios Vrousai
event 80' Muhammed Kerem Akturkoglu
88' event Karem Zoabi / Kiko Bondoso
event 74' Renato Junior Luz Sanches / Orkun Kokcu
75' event Clayton Fernandes Silva
event 74' Andrea Belotti / Evangelos Pavlidis
73' event Joao Graca / Ole Pohlmann
event 74' Muhammed Kerem Akturkoglu / Zeki Amdouni
73' event Theofanis Bakoulas / Demir Ege Tiknaz
event 62' Florentino Ibrain Morris Luis
68' event Demir Ege Tiknaz
event 53' Evangelos Pavlidis
64' event Brandon Aguilera
event 46' Leandro Barreiro Martins / Tomas Araujo
58' event Clayton Fernandes Silva
event 30' Orkun Kokcu
58' event Tiago Morais / Andre Luiz Inacio da Silva
Rio Ave Rio Ave
Substitutions
#29 Theofanis Bakoulas
#14 Karem Zoabi
#11 Tiago Morais
#21 Joao Graca
#20 Joao Tome
#95 Matheus Henrique Teixeira
#22 Joan Pedro
#82 Konstantinos Kostoulas
#8 Vitor Gomes
Rio Ave Rio Ave Benfica Benfica
7Shots20
2Shots on Goal8
16Fouls12
3Corner Kick11
12Free kick16
0Offside2
3Yellow card1
1Red card0
18Aerial30
5Save0
7Successful Tackles14
7Interceptions7
25Long pass34
0Assist1
3Shots off goal5
0Hit The Post1
8Head Success16
2Blocked7
7Tackle14
8Dribbles8
16Throw-in17
312Passes462
57Attacks113
22Dangerous attacks63
1Corner Kicks(HT)7
Benfica Benfica
Substitutions
#19 Andrea Belotti
#18 Leandro Barreiro Martins
#85 Renato Junior Luz Sanches
#26 Samuel Dahl
#17 Muhammed Kerem Akturkoglu
#9 Arthur Mendonca Cabral
#21 Andreas Schjelderup
#24 Samuel Jumpe Soares
#71 Leandro Santos
Commentary
90+3' Clayton Fernandes Silva - Rio Ave receive second yellow card
88' Rio Ave — substitution: Joao Tome / Marios Vrousai
88' Rio Ave — substitution: Karem Zoabi / Kiko Bondoso
88' Benfica — substitution: Samuel Dahl / Armindo Tue Na Bangna,Bruma
80' Goal! Muhammed Kerem Akturkoglu - Benfica
75' Goal! Clayton Fernandes Silva - Rio Ave
74' Benfica — substitution: Renato Junior Luz Sanches / Orkun Kokcu
74' Benfica — substitution: Andrea Belotti / Evangelos Pavlidis
74' Benfica — substitution: Muhammed Kerem Akturkoglu / Zeki Amdouni
73' Rio Ave — substitution: Joao Graca / Ole Pohlmann
73' Rio Ave — substitution: Theofanis Bakoulas / Demir Ege Tiknaz
68' Demir Ege Tiknaz - Rio Ave receive a yellow card
64' Goal! Brandon Aguilera - Rio Ave
62' Florentino Ibrain Morris Luis - Benfica receive a yellow card
58' Clayton Fernandes Silva - Rio Ave receive a yellow card
58' Rio Ave — substitution: Tiago Morais / Andre Luiz Inacio da Silva
53' Penalty scored! Evangelos Pavlidis - Benfica
46' Benfica — substitution: Leandro Barreiro Martins / Tomas Araujo
30' Goal! Orkun Kokcu - Benfica

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 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

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