Rio Ave vs Benfica Prediction

Insights and data-driven predictions for the Rio Ave vs Benfica match on Jan 17, 2026, in the Portugal Primeira Liga

Rio Ave vs Benfica

Saturday, January 17th, 2026
20:30
NS
1X2 Prediction
1
X
2
Tip
Odds
18
23
59
2
0-2
1.27
Double Chance
1
X
2
Tip
Odds
18
23
59
2X
0-2
1.09
Over/Under 2.5
O
U
Tip
Odds
44
56
U
1.63
2.15
Both Teams Score
Y
N
Tip
Odds
45
55
N
1.63
1.70
HT/FT
1
X
2
Tip
Odds
18
23
59
X/2
0-2
6.35
Draw no Bet
1
X
2
Tip
Odds
23
-
77
2
0-2
1.13
Correct Score
1
X
2
Tip
Odds
18
23
59
0-2
1.63
29.58

Head to Head

Benfica
Rio Ave
23/09/25 20:15
Primeira Liga
1 - 1
Rio Ave
Benfica
16/03/25 18:00
Primeira Liga
2 - 3
Benfica
Rio Ave
27/10/24 18:00
Primeira Liga
5 - 0
Rio Ave
Benfica
17/05/24 20:45
Primeira Liga
1 - 1
Benfica
Rio Ave
14/01/24 18:00
Primeira Liga
4 - 1
Rio Ave
Benfica
02/04/23 18:00
Primeira Liga
0 - 1
Benfica
Rio Ave
08/10/22 18:00
Primeira Liga
4 - 2
Benfica
Rio Ave
01/03/21 19:00
Primeira Liga
2 - 0
Rio Ave
0
0%
Draw
2
25%
Benfica
6
75%

Trends

Rio Ave
3
Over 1.5 Goals
Rio Ave has had over 1.5 goals in 3 consecutive games in their recent matches.
Rio Ave
3
Over 2.5 Goals
Rio Ave has had over 2.5 goals in 3 consecutive games in their recent matches.
Rio Ave
3
Over 3.5 Goals
Rio Ave has had over 3.5 goals in 3 consecutive games in their recent matches.

Form

Rio Ave last 5 games
WLDLW
Rio Ave
Casa Pia
2026-01-04T15:30:00+00:00
Primeira Liga
3 - 1
Sporting CP
Rio Ave
2025-12-28T20:30:00+00:00
Primeira Liga
4 - 0
GIL Vicente
Rio Ave
2025-12-20T18:00:00+00:00
Primeira Liga
2 - 2
Rio Ave
Guimaraes
2025-12-13T18:00:00+00:00
Primeira Liga
0 - 1
AVS
Rio Ave
2025-12-06T18:00:00+00:00
Primeira Liga
1 - 2
Benfica last 5 games
LLWDW
FC Porto
Benfica
2026-01-14T20:45:00+00:00
Taça de Portugal
1 - 0
Benfica
SC Braga
2026-01-07T20:00:00+00:00
Taça da Liga
1 - 3
Benfica
Estoril
2026-01-03T18:00:00+00:00
Primeira Liga
3 - 1
SC Braga
Benfica
2025-12-28T18:00:00+00:00
Primeira Liga
2 - 2
Benfica
Famalicao
2025-12-22T20:45:00+00:00
Primeira Liga
1 - 0

Artificial Intelligence Points

Rio Ave
AI Points
310.5
Benfica
AI Points
613.8

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Rio Ave vs Benfica Match Prediction, Stats & AI-Generated Tips - Saturday, January 17th, 2026

Welcome to SoccerSite's in-depth analysis of the thrilling Portugal Primeira Liga clash between Rio Ave and Benfica, set to unfold on Saturday, January 17th, 2026. Our AI-powered predictions, coupled with comprehensive team statistics and dynamic insights, are here to guide you through this high-stakes encounter.

AI-Generated Insights and Predictions

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