Rio Ave F.C.vs
SL BenficaRio Ave F.C. vs SL Benfica Prediction, H2H & Form
Primeira LigaSun, 20 Dec 2026 15:59 GMTStatus: scheduled
Tofiko prediction
Model backs SL Benfica73%
Tofiko7% / 20% / 73%
- Rio Ave F.C.
- Draw
- SL Benfica
Model families: agree (goals models + Elo)
Analysis
Both model families pick SL Benfica, rating it at 73.3% — a consensus worth weighing, not a certainty.
The two have met 10 times, and Rio Ave F.C. won none of them. Across 10 meetings the pattern is worth noting, though the forecast doesn't lean on it.
Recent form
As of 22 Sep 2026. Kickoff is still 90 days away, so these are today's results, not the form either side will carry into this match.
Rio Ave F.C.: LDLLW
SL Benfica: LWWWW
Head-to-head
As of 22 Sep 2026. Kickoff is still 90 days away, so these are the meetings played so far, and the two may meet again before it.
- 10Games
- 3.30Avg goals
- 50%Both scored
- 50%Over 2.5
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-17 | Rio Ave F.C. vs SL Benfica | 0–2 |
| 2025-09-23 | SL Benfica vs Rio Ave F.C. | 1–1 |
| 2025-03-16 | Rio Ave FC vs SL Benfica | 2–3 |
| 2024-10-27 | SL Benfica vs Rio Ave FC | 5–0 |
| 2024-05-17 | Rio Ave vs SL Benfica | 1–1 |
| 2024-01-14 | SL Benfica vs Rio Ave | 4–1 |
| 2023-04-02 | Rio Ave vs SL Benfica | 0–1 |
| 2022-10-08 | SL Benfica vs Rio Ave | 4–2 |
| 2021-03-01 | SL Benfica vs Rio Ave | 2–0 |
| 2020-10-18 | Rio Ave vs SL Benfica | 0–3 |
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FAQ
- Who will win Rio Ave F.C. vs SL Benfica?
- Tofiko's model favours SL Benfica (73% probability), with both model families in agreement.
- What time does Rio Ave F.C. vs SL Benfica kick off?
- Sun, 20 Dec 2026 15:59 GMT — Primeira Liga.
- What is the Rio Ave F.C. vs SL Benfica head-to-head record?
- In their last 10 meetings: 4 home wins, 2 draws, 4 away wins, averaging 3.30 goals per game.