Rio Ave vs Benfica head to head
Updated
Rio Ave and Benfica have met 48 times in the league since 1996: Rio Ave won 3, Benfica won 35 and 10 ended in a draw (goals 40-105).
Next meeting
- Rio Ave v Benfica · Liga Portugal · Sun, 20 Dec 2026, 17:00 UTC
All-time record (league matches since 1996)
| Rio Ave | Draws | Benfica | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wins | 3 | 10 | 35 |
| Goals | 40 | 105 |
Rio Ave at home: 3 wins, 6 draws, 15 defeats. Over 2.5 goals in 24 of 48 games; both teams scored in 27. Competitions: Liga Portugal.
This season
| Rio Ave | Benfica | |
|---|---|---|
| League | Liga Portugal | Liga Portugal |
| Position | 14th (7 pts) | 2nd (19 pts) |
| Form | LDLWW | WWLWW |
| Coach | Nuno Espírito Santo | Jorge Jesus |
| Stadium | Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube | Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica (da Luz) |
Previous league meetings
- Rio Ave 0-2 Benfica · Liga Portugal · Sat, 17 Jan 2026
- Benfica 1-1 Rio Ave · Liga Portugal · Tue, 23 Sept 2025
- Rio Ave 2-3 Benfica · Liga Portugal · Sun, 16 Mar 2025
- Benfica 5-0 Rio Ave · Liga Portugal · Sun, 27 Oct 2024
- Rio Ave 1-1 Benfica · Liga Portugal · Fri, 17 May 2024
- Benfica 4-1 Rio Ave · Liga Portugal · Sun, 14 Jan 2024
- Rio Ave 0-1 Benfica · Liga Portugal · Sun, 2 Apr 2023
- Benfica 4-2 Rio Ave · Liga Portugal · Sat, 8 Oct 2022
- Benfica 2-0 Rio Ave · Liga Portugal · Mon, 1 Mar 2021
- Rio Ave 0-3 Benfica · Liga Portugal · Sun, 18 Oct 2020
- Rio Ave 1-2 Benfica · Liga Portugal · Wed, 17 Jun 2020
- Benfica 2-0 Rio Ave · Liga Portugal · Sat, 2 Nov 2019
Teams
Questions
Who has won more matches between Rio Ave and Benfica?
Benfica lead with 35 wins to 3, with 10 draws in 48 league meetings since 1996.
What is the biggest win in Rio Ave vs Benfica?
Rio Ave: Rio Ave 3-1 Benfica (Sat, 20 Sept 1997). Benfica: Benfica 6-1 Rio Ave (Sat, 30 Mar 2013).
How many goals are scored when Rio Ave play Benfica?
3.02 per game on average; 50% of meetings had over 2.5 goals and both teams scored in 56%.
When do Rio Ave and Benfica play next?
Rio Ave v Benfica on Sun, 20 Dec 2026, 17:00 UTC (Liga Portugal).
What was the last result between Rio Ave and Benfica?
Rio Ave 0-2 Benfica on Sat, 17 Jan 2026.