Rio Ave vs Benfica

The match between Rio Ave and Benfica in the Regular Season of Liga Portugal, held on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube, ended with a score of Rio Ave 2 - 3 Benfica.

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Predictions for Rio Ave vs. Benfica

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• Over 1.5 goals
• Asian Handicap
• Rio Ave to win
• Both teams to score
• Benfica to win, and more.

Odds for Rio Ave vs. Benfica

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Stats for Rio Ave vs. Benfica

The game between Rio Ave and Benfica ended with a score of Rio Ave 2 - 3 Benfica. On 365Scores, you can check all the head-to-head results between these teams. Explore the stats for Rio Ave and Benfica, including ball possession, goal kicks, yellow and red cards, and much more!

Possession
40% - 60%Expected Goals
1.29 - 4.81Total Shots
7 - 20Shots On Target
2 - 8Big Chances Created
1 - 7Corners
3 - 11Offsides
0 - 2Passes Completed
251 - 387Red Cards
1 - 0Attacks
54 - 100Shots Off Target
3 - 5Shots Blocked
2 - 7Hit Woodwork
0 - 1Expected Goals On Target
1.3 - 2.93Free Kicks
12 - 15Total Passes
312 - 462Expected Assists
0.18 - 1.99Throw-Ins
16 - 17Goal Kicks
8 - 5Expected Goals Conceded
4.81 - 1.29Goalkeeper Saves
5 - 0Fouls
16 - 12Yellow Cards
1 - 1Substitutions
5 - 5

Lineups for Rio Ave vs. Benfica

The lineups for Rio Ave and Benfica were set with the goal of securing victory in this crucial match. Fans closely followed the team selections and absences for this important fixture. The choice of starters and substitutes played a vital role in both teams' preparations. Both Rio Ave and Benfica made tactical adjustments to maximise their performance on the pitch.

Home Team: Rio AveCoach: Petit.
Goalkeeper: Cezary Miszta.
Defenders: Omar Richards, Jonathan Panzo, Andreas Ndoj.
Midfielders: Brandon Aguilera, Ege Tiknaz, Ole Pohlmann.
Strikers: Marios Vrousai, Kiko Bondoso, André Luiz, Clayton.
Subs: Theofanis Bakoulas, João Tomé, Tiago Morais, João Graça, Karem Zoabi, Vitor Gomes, Konstantinos Kostoulas, João Pedro, Matheus Teixeira.

Away Team: BenficaCoach: Bruno Lage.
Goalkeeper: Anatoliy Trubin.
Defenders: Álvaro Carreras, Nicolas Otamendi, António Silva, Tomás Araújo.
Midfielders: Orkun Kökçü, Florentino Luis, Fredrik Aursnes.
Strikers: Bruma, Vangelis Pavlidis, Zeki Amdouni.
Subs: Kerem Aktürkoğlu, Leandro Barreiro, Andrea Belotti, Samuel Dahl, Renato Sanches, Samuel Soares, Arthur Cabral, Andreas Schjelderup, Leandro Santos.

Event Details:

Name: Rio Ave vs. Benfica
Date: Sunday, March 16, 2025
Location: Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube
Capacity: 12815