Rio Ave vs Benfica (2026-01-17T20:30:00.000Z)
Rio Ave vs Benfica (2026-01-17T20:30:00.000Z)
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- 0.20Expected goals (xG)1.78
- 7Total shots24
- 0Big chances4
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Team form
- 0.20Expected goals (xG)1.78
- 7Total shots24
- 0Big chances4
Top stats
Events
About the match
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The lineups are:
Rio Ave (3-4-3): Cezary Miszta - Francisco Petrasso, Jakub Brabec, Nelson Abbey - Joao Tome, Andreas-Richardos Ntoi, Brandon Aguilera, Nikolaos Athanasiou - Andre Luiz, Clayton, Dario Spikic.
Benfica (4-2-3-1): Anatoliy Trubin - Amar Dedic, Tomas Araujo, Nicolás Otamendi, Samuel Dahl - Leandro Barreiro, Fredrik Aursnes - Gianluca Prestianni, Georgiy Sudakov, Andreas Schjelderup - Vangelis Pavlidis.Unavailable players for Rio Ave: Theofanis Bakoulas (injury). Unavailable players for Benfica: Henrique Araujo (injury), Richard Rios (injury), Samuel Soares (injury), Alexander Bah (injury), Joao Veloso (injury), Dodi Lukebakio (injury).
Team form & Head-to-head history: Compare recent results and see how Rio Ave and Benfica have performed against each other. The current head to head record for the teams are Rio Ave 2 win(s), Benfica 29 win(s), and 5 draw(s).
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Rio Ave faces Benfica at Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube on Sat, Jan 17, 2026, 20:30 UTC. This match is part of the Liga Portugal. You can check the recent head-to-head encounters, as well as full H2H record on this page to see how Rio Ave and Benfica have fared against each other in the past. On FotMob, you can follow the Rio Ave vs Benfica live score with a full set of match features, including:
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Insights
Have scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches
Haven't kept a clean sheet in 10 matches
Cezary Miszta is ranked 1 in saves per match in the competition (3.9)
Have scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches
Have been awarded the most penalties this season (9)
Vangelis Pavlidis is the competition's top scorer (17)
Team form
Cláudio Filipe Ruivo Pereira
Who will win?
About the match
Live updates: Every goal, card, substitution and key moment instantly delivered on FotMob.
Real-time extensive stats powered by Opta: Possession, shots, corners, big chances created, xG, momentum, and shot maps.
The lineups are:
Rio Ave (3-4-3): Cezary Miszta - Francisco Petrasso, Jakub Brabec, Nelson Abbey - Joao Tome, Andreas-Richardos Ntoi, Brandon Aguilera, Nikolaos Athanasiou - Andre Luiz, Clayton, Dario Spikic.
Benfica (4-2-3-1): Anatoliy Trubin - Amar Dedic, Tomas Araujo, Nicolás Otamendi, Samuel Dahl - Leandro Barreiro, Fredrik Aursnes - Gianluca Prestianni, Georgiy Sudakov, Andreas Schjelderup - Vangelis Pavlidis.Unavailable players for Rio Ave: Theofanis Bakoulas (injury). Unavailable players for Benfica: Henrique Araujo (injury), Richard Rios (injury), Samuel Soares (injury), Alexander Bah (injury), Joao Veloso (injury), Dodi Lukebakio (injury).
Team form & Head-to-head history: Compare recent results and see how Rio Ave and Benfica have performed against each other. The current head to head record for the teams are Rio Ave 2 win(s), Benfica 29 win(s), and 5 draw(s).
TV and streaming info: Find out where to watch the match.
Live standings: Follow league tables and tournament info in real time.
Live odds & insights: Track match favorites and before, during and post match.
Commentary & ticker: Rich text commentary for major matches to follow the action even if you can't watch.
Rio Ave faces Benfica at Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube on Sat, Jan 17, 2026, 20:30 UTC. This match is part of the Liga Portugal. You can check the recent head-to-head encounters, as well as full H2H record on this page to see how Rio Ave and Benfica have fared against each other in the past. On FotMob, you can follow the Rio Ave vs Benfica live score with a full set of match features, including:
All of these features make FotMob the best way to follow Rio Ave vs Benfica, whether you're checking the scores or diving into detailed stats. FotMob also covers every team and competition worldwide, with fixtures, results, and squad info available on team pages.
FotMob is available on the web and as a free app for iOS and Android. Install the app to get notifications, live scores, and full match coverage so you never miss a moment.
Insights
Have scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches
Haven't kept a clean sheet in 10 matches
Cezary Miszta is ranked 1 in saves per match in the competition (3.9)
Have scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches
Have been awarded the most penalties this season (9)
Vangelis Pavlidis is the competition's top scorer (17)