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In an upcoming Liga Portugal matchup, Rio Ave FC will face off against SL Benfica at home on January 17, 2026. Both teams have shown mixed results in their recent matches, with Rio Ave winning 2 out of their last 5 games, and Benfica winning 3 out of their last 5.
In terms of form, Benfica seems to have a slight advantage going into this match. Their recent victories have bolstered their confidence and morale, making them a formidable opponent for Rio Ave. However, home advantage could play a crucial role for Rio Ave, as they will have the support of their passionate fans cheering them on.
The bookmakers heavily favor Benfica for this encounter, with odds of 1.4 for an away win compared to 7.25 for a home win. Our model prediction also leans towards Benfica, giving them a 69.5% chance of securing the victory.
Ultimately, this match promises to be a thrilling one, with both teams showcasing their tactical strengths and fighting for the crucial three points. It will be interesting to see how the game unfolds and which team will come out on top.
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| Rio Ave 10.5% |
Draw 18.6% |
Benfica 70.9% |
Outrights of Liga Portugal Benfica: 10.58% Rio Ave: 0.1%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9.3 | 4.95 | 1.32 | |
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9 | 4.8 | 1.3 | |
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8.45 | 5.28 | 1.33 |
Latest Results
| 04.01.26 Rio Ave FC – Casa Pia – 3:1 28.12.25 Sporting Lisbon – Rio Ave FC – 4:0 20.12.25 Gil Vicente – Rio Ave FC – 2:2 13.12.25 Rio Ave FC – Vitoria Guimarães – 0:1 06.12.25 AVS Futebol SAD – Rio Ave FC – 1:2 |
07.01.26 SL Benfica – SC Braga – 1:3 03.01.26 SL Benfica – Estoril Praia – 3:1 28.12.25 SC Braga – SL Benfica – 2:2 22.12.25 SL Benfica – FC Famalicão – 1:0 17.12.25 SC Farense – SL Benfica – 0:2 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 23.09.25 SL Benfica – Rio Ave FC – 1:1 16.03.25 Rio Ave FC – SL Benfica – 2:3 27.10.24 SL Benfica – Rio Ave FC – 5:0 17.05.24 Rio Ave FC – SL Benfica – 1:1 14.01.24 SL Benfica – Rio Ave FC – 4:1 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | FC Porto | 17 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 36:4 | 32 | 49 |
| 2 | Sporting CP | 17 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 47:9 | 38 | 42 |
| 3 | Benfica | 17 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 36:11 | 25 | 39 |
| 4 | Gil Vicente | 17 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 22:12 | 10 | 28 |
| 5 | Braga | 17 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 31:18 | 13 | 27 |
| 6 | Vitoria Guimaraes | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 18:22 | -4 | 25 |
| 7 | Moreirense | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 23:24 | -1 | 24 |
| 8 | Famalicao | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 20:14 | 6 | 23 |
| 9 | Estoril | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 28:29 | -1 | 20 |
| 10 | Rio Ave | 17 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 22:29 | -7 | 20 |
| 11 | Alverca | 17 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 17:27 | -10 | 20 |
| 12 | Estrela | 17 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 23:27 | -4 | 19 |
| 13 | Santa Clara | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 11:16 | -5 | 16 |
| 14 | Nacional | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 18:23 | -5 | 16 |
| 15 | Casa Pia | 17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 17:32 | -15 | 14 |
| 16 | Arouca | 17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 18:42 | -24 | 14 |
| 17 | Tondela | 16 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 12:28 | -16 | 12 |
| 18 | AFS | 17 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 11:43 | -32 | 4 |
Liga Portugal Outrights
1. FC Porto: 1.23 (69.59%)
2. Sporting CP: 5.08 (16.82%)
3. Benfica: 8.08 (10.58%)
4. Aves: 100 (0.85%)
5. Gil Vicente: 280.2 (0.3%)
6. Moreirense: 280.2 (0.3%)
7. Braga: 280.2 (0.3%)
8. Vitoria Guimaraes: 480.2 (0.18%)
9. Estoril: 580.2 (0.15%)
10. Famalicao: 680.2 (0.13%)
11. Estrela da Amadora: 780.2 (0.11%)
12. Santa Clara: 880.2 (0.1%)
13. Rio Ave: 880.2 (0.1%)
14. Alverca: 880.2 (0.1%)
15. Tondela: 980.2 (0.09%)
16. Arouca: 980.2 (0.09%)
17. Nacional: 980.2 (0.09%)
18. Casa Pia: 980.2 (0.09%)
19. AFS: 2300.5 (0.04%)
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