Rio Ave vs Benfica

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Rio Ave v Benfica, Liga Portugal Round 15, kicks off on Sun, 20 Dec 2026, 17:00 UTC at Estadio dos Arcos. Referee: . They have met 48 times in the league since 1996: Rio Ave 3 wins, 10 draws, Benfica 35 wins.

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Benfica travel to face Rio Ave at Estadio dos Arcos on Sunday 20 December at 17:00 UTC (Liga Portugal).

Rio Ave are 14th with 7 points from 8 games; Benfica sit 2nd on 19. Benfica are 12 points better off.

In 48 league meetings since 1996, Benfica lead the series: Rio Ave 3 wins, 10 draws, Benfica 35 wins. The last one ended Rio Ave 0-2 Benfica. Both teams scored in 56% of those games.

All-time head-to-head

48 league meetings since 1996: Rio Ave 3, draws 10, Benfica 35.

Rio Ave vs Benfica: full head-to-head record

Questions

When and where is Rio Ave vs Benfica?

Sun, 20 Dec 2026, 17:00 UTC at Estadio dos Arcos, Liga Portugal.

What is the head-to-head record between Rio Ave and Benfica?

In 48 league meetings since 1996: Rio Ave 3 wins, 10 draws, Benfica 35 wins (goals 40-105).