Round 09
Benfica vs. Rio Ave
Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica, Lisbon, Portugal.
27.10.24 at 21:00
Benfica will welcome Rio Ave to the Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica in the ninth round of theꦆ Primeira Liga.
Let's have a look at the latest Portuguese Primeira Liga predictions between Benfica vs. Rio Ave, probable lineups, match facts, and betting odds f🥂or you to consi🌜der!
Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!
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Form: WWWDW
During the wee🌳k, Ben🌳fica was involved in a UEFA Champions League clash against Feyenoord. Despite being considered favourites in that match, they were behind a 3-1 thrashing, bringing an end to their perfect start in the competition (W2).
Prior to that, they returneꩵd to domestic action following the international break and immediately asserted their dominance with a convincing 2-0 win over third-tier side Pevidem in the Portuguese Cup. Heading into this match, the Eagles have won their last three matches in the league, including a 5-1 thrashing of Gil Vicente at ho💙me.
Probable Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Trubin; Bah, Araujo, O🍸tamendi, Carreras; Aursnes, Luis; Di Maria, Kokcu, Akturkoglu; Pavlidis
Rio Ave
Form: DLDLW
😼It took extra time for Rio Ave to defeat third-tier side Atlético Clube de Portugal in the third round of the Taça de Portugal, securing a 3-1 triumph on the road. This♔ has seen them book their spot in the fourth round of this competition against Alverca in November.
Rio Ave went into the international break winless i🌟n their last four league games, recording two draws and two losses. However💦, they did manage to salvage a crucial point in a 1-1 draw against Famalicao at home. This has left them sitting in 12th place and three points ahead of the drop zone.
Probable Starting XI
Formation: 3-4-3
Jhonatan; Panzo, Santos, William; Novais, ไOudrhiri, N🐓eto, Richards; Bondoso, Clayton, Aguilera
Match Facts
- Benfica have won 8 of their last 10 home games against Rio Ave by two or more goals.
- Rio Ave have won just one of their last 5 Primeira Liga games.
- Benfica averages 3.25 goals per game when playing at home, and Rio Ave averages 0.25 goals per game when playing away.
Head-To-Head
In ๊the last 44 meetings, Benfica have won 33 times, Rio Ave have won 2 🦩times, and there have been 9 draws, with the goal difference being 97-37 in favour of Benfica.
Expert Betting Tips
Benfica will be aiming to bounce back from their European setback during the week by securing a comfortable win in this upcoming encounter. The Eagles have be🍃en the dominant side in this fixture and should have no trouble picking up all three points agains💮t a side that has struggled for consistency in their most recent league matches.
Considering the🍸 disparity in class and quality between the two sides, we anticipate supportin𒊎g the home side in the full-time market combined with a total of under 4.5 goals.
- W1 & TU 4.5 for 1.62
- Both Teams To Score - No for 1.66
- Anytime Goalscorer - Vangelis Pavlidis for 1.71