Benfica vs Rio Ave result and stats
Win probability: home 82%, draw 11%, away 6%
Match report
GossipBall's parrot has been crunching the numbersBenfica and Rio Ave drew 1–1 in the Primeira Liga on Tuesday 23 September 2025. This match was played before GossipBall launched. In a retrospective test using only results available before kick-off, GossipBall's ratings gave Benfica 82%, the draw 11% and Rio Ave 6%, so a draw had a 11% chance. It would have been an upset.
GossipBall analysis · based on five seasons of results and expected goals · updated 30 October 2026, 05:56 UTC
Match stats
BERA
19Shots4
7On target2
11Corners2
16Fouls16
3Yellow cards2
0Red cards0
0Half-time goals0
Recent form
Benfica
W @ AVS3–0 · 20 Sep
D v Santa Clara1–1 · 12 Sep
W @ Alverca2–1 · 31 Aug
W v Tondela3–0 · 23 Aug
W @ Estrela1–0 · 16 Aug
Rio Ave
L v Porto0–3 · 19 Sep
L @ Moreirense1–3 · 13 Sep
D v Sp Braga2–2 · 31 Aug
D @ Arouca3–3 · 23 Aug
D v Nacional1–1 · 17 Aug
Head to head
In 6 league meetings since 2022, Benfica won 5, Rio Ave won 0 and 1 was drawn; the most recent, on 16 Mar 2025, finished Rio Ave 2–3 Benfica, a win for Benfica.
Rio Ave 2–3 Benfica16 Mar 2025
Benfica 5–0 Rio Ave27 Oct 2024
Rio Ave 1–1 Benfica17 May 2024
Benfica 4–1 Rio Ave14 Jan 2024
Rio Ave 0–1 Benfica2 Apr 2023
Benfica 4–2 Rio Ave8 Oct 2022