Rio Ave vs Benfica: Match Preview, Form Guide, and Key Stats

Match Details

City:
Stadium: Estadio dos Arcos
Date: 2026-01-17
Time: 20:30:00
Competition: Liga Portugal

Rio Ave takes on Benfica in at Estadio dos Arcos as part of the Liga Portugal. Both sides are looking to improve their position in the standings and continue their season momentum.

Current Form and Rankings

Rio Ave Current Ranking: 12

Benfica Current Ranking: 3

Rio Ave Record: D,L,D,L,D

Benfica Record: W,W,D,D,W

Both teams enter the match with different recent performances. Rio Ave will look to build on their current form, while Benfica aims to find consistency and close the gap in the standings.

Key Players

Rio Ave Captain:

Rio Ave Top Scorer: Clayton

Benfica Captain:

Benfica Top Scorer: Vangelis Pavlidis

These players are expected to play key roles in shaping the outcome, leading by example and creating opportunities for their teams.