Rio Ave vs Benfica

Score: Rio Ave vs Benfica

Rio Ave ––– Benfica

Regular Season - 15 · 2026-12-20 16:00 UTC

Pre-match xG: Rio Ave vs Benfica

Expected goals from both sides' recent xG: Rio Ave 1.05, Benfica 1.80. On those chances: Rio Ave win 22%, draw 23%, Benfica win 55%; over 2.5 goals 54%, both teams score 54%. A guide from the chances, not a tip.

Rio Ave: last five in xG

• v SC Braga 0–1 (xG 0.26–1.91)
• at Academico Viseu 1–2 (xG 1.14–0.94)
• v Famalicao 0–4 (xG 0.66–1.71)
• v Nacional 3–2 (xG 1.66–1.21)
• at Alverca 0–1 (xG 0.29–3.30)

Benfica: last five in xG

• at Estrela 3–2 (xG 1.09–1.35)
• v Lech Poznan 3–1 (xG 2.32–0.48)
• v Alverca 1–0 (xG 1.68–0.62)
• at Santa Clara 2–1 (xG 1.83–1.60)
• at Omonia Nicosia 4–1 (xG 3.08–0.91)

More on Rio Ave vs Benfica

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Questions and answers

When does Rio Ave v Benfica kick off?

On 20 Dec 2026 at 16:00 UTC.

Which competition is Rio Ave v Benfica in?

Primeira Liga, Regular Season - 15.