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# 03 February 2018, 18:15
Portugal
Primeira Liga
2017/2018

Benfica Benfica 5-1 Rio Ave Rio Ave

Finished

Benfica vs Rio Ave Summary
  Position Points Games Scored Conceded Home Win Away Win Draw Home Lost Away Lost
Benfica 3 47 20 47 13 857% 642% 525% 00% 1100%
Rio Ave 5 33 20 27 21 660% 440% 315% 342% 457%

Benfica vs Rio Ave Head 2 Head

K/O
Home
Away
Pts
HT
FT
ET
PN
03 Feb 18:15 18:15, 03 Feb fin
Benfica 1
0-1 5-1
Rio Ave 2
47-33
PL
0-1
5-1
13 Dec 21:00 21:00, 13 Dec fin
Rio Ave
0-1 2-2 3-2
Benfica
R16
0-1
2-2
3-2
26 Aug 19:30 19:30, 26 Aug fin
Rio Ave 4
0-0 1-1
Benfica 2
9-9
PL
0-0
1-1
07 May 19:15 19:15, 07 May fin
Rio Ave 2
0-0 0-1
Benfica 1
45-75
PL
0-0
0-1
21 Dec 18:00 18:00, 21 Dec fin
Benfica 1 1
2-0 2-0
Rio Ave
35-23
PL
2-0
2-0

Primeira Liga League Table. Season 2017/2018
Pos Team Home Away Total GD Goals
P W D L GS GC Pts P W D L GS GC Pts P W D L GS GC Pts
1 Sporting CP Sporting CP 11 9 2 0 24 4 29 9 6 3 0 19 7 21 20 15 5 0 43 11 50 32 2.2
2 FC Porto FC Porto 10 9 1 0 31 6 28 9 6 3 0 15 3 21 19 15 4 0 46 9 49 37 2.4
3 Benfica Benfica 9 8 1 0 26 4 25 11 6 4 1 21 9 22 20 14 5 1 47 13 47 34 2.4
4 SC Braga SC Braga 11 9 0 2 26 8 27 9 5 1 3 13 11 16 20 14 1 5 39 19 43 20 2
5 Rio Ave Rio Ave 10 6 1 3 15 9 19 10 4 2 4 12 12 14 20 10 3 7 27 21 33 6 1.4
6 CS Maritimo De La Guaira 10 6 3 1 10 4 21 10 2 2 6 8 18 8 20 8 5 7 18 22 29 -4 0.9
7 Boavista Boavista 10 6 0 4 12 13 18 10 2 3 5 10 12 9 20 8 3 9 22 25 27 -3 1.1
8 Chaves Chaves 10 3 5 2 16 13 14 10 4 1 5 10 17 13 20 7 6 7 26 30 27 -4 1.3
9 Vitoria Guimaraes Vitoria Guimaraes 9 5 1 3 14 16 16 11 3 1 7 13 19 10 20 8 2 10 27 35 26 -8 1.4
10 Tondela Tondela 10 3 2 5 16 20 11 10 3 2 5 7 12 11 20 6 4 10 23 32 22 -9 1.2
11 Portimonense Portimonense 10 5 2 3 19 12 17 10 0 4 6 9 20 4 20 5 6 9 28 32 21 -4 1.4
12 Belenenses Sad Belenenses Sad 10 4 4 2 12 8 16 10 1 2 7 5 18 5 20 5 6 9 17 26 21 -9 0.9
13 Pacos Ferreira Pacos Ferreira 10 4 4 2 12 10 16 10 1 2 7 11 25 5 20 5 6 9 23 35 21 -12 1.2
14 Feirense Feirense 10 4 1 5 10 13 13 10 2 1 7 8 13 7 20 6 2 12 18 26 20 -8 0.9
15 Moreirense Moreirense 10 1 6 3 7 12 9 10 2 1 7 8 18 7 20 3 7 10 15 30 16 -15 0.8
16 Vitoria Setubal 10 2 5 3 12 15 11 10 0 4 6 9 22 4 20 2 9 9 21 37 15 -16 1.1
17 Estoril Estoril 9 3 1 5 9 13 10 10 1 2 7 9 25 5 19 4 3 12 18 38 15 -20 0.9
18 Aves Aves 10 1 2 7 6 17 5 10 2 3 5 10 16 9 20 3 5 12 16 33 14 -17 0.8

Benfica Last Matches

+ 0 + - - 0 + - 0 + - + + - + + - + 0 - + - + 0 0 0 + + + 0
K/O
Home
Away
Pts
HT
FT
ET
PN
10 Feb 20:30 20:30, 10 Feb fin
Portimonense 3
0-1 1-3
Benfica 2
24-50
PL
0-1
1-3
03 Feb 18:15 18:15, 03 Feb fin
Benfica 1
0-1 5-1
Rio Ave 2
47-33
PL
0-1
5-1
29 Jan 21:00 21:00, 29 Jan fin
Belenenses Sad 6 1
0-0 1-1
Benfica 1
20-46
PL
0-0
1-1
20 Jan 18:15 18:15, 20 Jan fin
Benfica
2-0 3-0
Chaves
43-26
PL
2-0
3-0
13 Jan 20:30 20:30, 13 Jan fin
SC Braga 2
0-1 1-3
Benfica 3
37-40
PL
0-1
1-3
07 Jan 16:00 16:00, 07 Jan fin
Moreirense 1
0-1 0-2
Benfica
14-37
PL
0-1
0-2
03 Jan 21:30 21:30, 03 Jan fin
Benfica 1
0-1 1-1
Sporting CP 3
36-39
PL
0-1
1-1
29 Dec 21:15 21:15, 29 Dec fin
Vitoria Setubal
2-0 2-2
Benfica
0-0
GS
2-0
2-2
20 Dec 19:15 19:15, 20 Dec fin
Benfica
2-0 2-2
Portimonense
0-0
GS
2-0
2-2
17 Dec 20:15 20:15, 17 Dec fin
Tondela 2
0-3 1-5
Benfica 2
15-33
PL
0-3
1-5

Rio Ave Last Matches

+ - + + + 0 + - - 0 + 0 + - - + + - + + + 0 - + + - - + + -
K/O
Home
Away
Pts
HT
FT
ET
PN
10 Feb 16:00 16:00, 10 Feb fin
Rio Ave 1
2-0 3-0
CS Maritimo De La Guaira 5 1
33-29
PL
2-0
3-0
03 Feb 18:15 18:15, 03 Feb fin
Benfica 1
0-1 5-1
Rio Ave 2
47-33
PL
0-1
5-1
29 Jan 19:00 19:00, 29 Jan fin
Portimonense 3
3-0 4-1
Rio Ave 4
18-33
PL
3-0
4-1
21 Jan 18:00 18:00, 21 Jan fin
Rio Ave 2
1-0 2-0
Boavista 3
30-24
PL
1-0
2-0
14 Jan 18:00 18:00, 14 Jan fin
Belenenses Sad 5 1
0-1 1-2
Rio Ave 4
19-27
PL
0-1
1-2
10 Jan 19:00 19:00, 10 Jan fin
Rio Ave 6
1-0 3-3 4-4 4-5
Aves 4
QF
1-0
3-3
4-4
4-5
06 Jan 20:30 20:30, 06 Jan fin
SC Braga 3
1-1 2-1
Rio Ave 2
34-27
PL
1-1
2-1
03 Jan 20:15 20:15, 03 Jan fin
Rio Ave 1
1-0 4-2
Pacos Ferreira 1
24-13
PL
1-0
4-2
30 Dec 20:15 20:15, 30 Dec fin
Rio Ave
1-1 3-2
Leixoes
0-0
GS
1-1
3-2
21 Dec 21:15 21:15, 21 Dec fin
FC Porto 1
2-0 3-0
Rio Ave 1
0-0
GS
2-0
3-0

Benfica Results

Rio Ave Results

Benfica Goals

Rio Ave Goals

Benfica Strength

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Rio Ave Strength

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Benfica Early Birds (Last 30 games)

Total scored: 54. Total conceded: 33

Rio Ave Early Birds (Last 30 games)

Total scored: 46. Total conceded: 33

Benfica Top Scorers
Player 09 Dec 13 Dec 17 Dec 20 Dec 29 Dec 03 Jan 07 Jan 13 Jan 20 Jan 29 Jan Last 10 matchesGoals/Assists
Oliveira Jonas 1/0 1/0 2/0 1/0 0/0 1/0 1/0 1/0 2/0 1/0 11/0
Duarte Pizzi 0/0 0/0 2/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 4/0
Eduardo Salvio 1/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 3/0
Raul Jimenez 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 1/0
Haris Seferovic 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0
Ruben Dias 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0
Lisandro Lopez 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0
Silva Luisao Da 0/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0
Filip Krovinovic 1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0

Rio Ave Top Scorers
Player 13 Dec 17 Dec 21 Dec 30 Dec 03 Jan 06 Jan 10 Jan 14 Jan 21 Jan 29 Jan Last 10 matchesGoals/Assists
Joao Novais 0/0 1/0 0/0 2/0 2/0 1/0 2/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 8/0
Helder Guedes 1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 1/0 0/0 4/0
Ruben Ribeiro 1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 3/0
Judilson Pele 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 2/0
Yuri Ribeiro 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 1/0
Francisco Geraldes 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 1/0
Ferreira Marcelo 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0
Jose Tarantini 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0
Gelson Dala 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0
Rui Vieira 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0
Vito Ferreira 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0
Jose Lionn 1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0

Benfica Bad Boys
Player 09 Dec 13 Dec 17 Dec 20 Dec 29 Dec 03 Jan 07 Jan 13 Jan 20 Jan 29 Jan Last 10 matchesRed/Yellow Matches Avg
Ljubomir Fejsa - - 0/1 - - 0/1 - 0/1 - - 0/3 3 0.0/1.0
Andre Almeida 0/1 - - - - - - 0/1 - - 0/2 2 0.0/1.0
Jardel Vieira 0/1 - 0/1 - - - - - - - 0/2 2 0.0/1.0
Eduardo Salvio - - - - - - - - - 0/1 0/1 1 0.0/1.0
Duarte Pizzi - - - - - - - 0/1 - - 0/1 1 0.0/1.0
Silva Luisao Da 0/1 - - - - - - - - - 0/1 1 0.0/1.0

Rio Ave Bad Boys
Player 13 Dec 17 Dec 21 Dec 30 Dec 03 Jan 06 Jan 10 Jan 14 Jan 21 Jan 29 Jan Last 10 matchesRed/Yellow Matches Avg
Judilson Pele - - 1/0 - - - 0/1 0/1 - 0/1 1/3 4 0.3/0.8
Ferreira Marcelo - 1/0 - - - 0/1 0/1 - - - 1/2 3 0.3/0.7
Nelson Monte - - - - - - 0/1 - - 0/1 0/2 2 0.0/1.0
Joao Novais - - - - - - - - 0/1 0/1 0/2 2 0.0/1.0
Jose Tarantini - 0/1 - - - - - 0/1 - - 0/2 2 0.0/1.0
Francisco Geraldes - - - - - - 0/1 0/1 - - 0/2 2 0.0/1.0
Jose Lionn - - - - - - 0/1 0/1 - - 0/2 2 0.0/1.0
Ruben Ribeiro - 0/1 - - 1/0 - - - - - 1/1 2 0.5/0.5
Yuri Ribeiro - - - - - - - - - 0/1 0/1 1 0.0/1.0
Helder Guedes - - - - - - - - 0/1 - 0/1 1 0.0/1.0
Oscar Barreto - - - - - - 0/1 - - - 0/1 1 0.0/1.0
Teixeira Marcao - - - - - 0/1 - - - - 0/1 1 0.0/1.0
Eliseu Cassama - 0/1 - - - - - - - - 0/1 1 0.0/1.0
Anjos Cassio Dos - 0/1 - - - - - - - - 0/1 1 0.0/1.0

Score Prediction

calculated by the bots
Bot Bot2 Bot3
Benfica 1.92 1.92 1.92
Rio Ave 1.33 1.33 1.33

Benfica vs Rio Ave

The match of 21st round between Benfica и Rio Ave took place at Estadio da Luz on 3 February 2018, Saturday.

The last meeting of these teams took place more than a month ago (13 December 2017) and ended with the victory of Rio Ave with a score 2-2 ( Extra time: 3-2. ).

League table

The distance between the teams in the league table is 14 points.

Benfica is in the TOP-4 with 47 points. This is the 20th of 34 team game in the tournament.

The difference with the nearest team on top is 2 points (Benfica can score 42 points). In addition, the distance from the first place is 3 points (42 points are possible). The nearest pursuer is 4 points lower and has the opportunity to score 42 points additionally. The goal difference is 47:13. In additional, Benfica has the best offensive record in the league. The Benfica defensive line is one of the TOP-4 in the tournament.

Rio Ave takes the 5th position in the league table with 33 points. This is the 20th of 34 team game in the tournament.

The difference with the nearest team on top is 10 points (Rio Ave can score 42 points). In addition, the distance from the TOP-4 is 10 points (42 points are possible). The nearest pursuer is 4 points lower and has the opportunity to score 42 points additionally. The goal difference is 27:21.

Benfica Stats

Benfica has not lost in any of the last 5 matches, with 4 wins and 1 draw.

The team scored 20 points оn its own field in 10 last matches, with the following results 6 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 23-8. The average number of goals is 2.3. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 1.4.

Rio Ave Stats

The team scored 13 points when playing away in 10 last matches, with the following results 4 wins, 1 draw и 5 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 15-18. The average number of goals is 1.5. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 2.2.

Team News

15 June 2024 sportsmole.co.uk The transfer window is open! Clubs around the UK and Europe are getting business done as they look to give themselves the best possible chance at success in the new season. 14 June 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Benfica midfielder Joao Neves has reportedly turned down his club's offer of a new contract amid interest from Premier League giants Manchester United. 14 June 2024 sportsmole.co.uk The 2024 summer transfer window is now officially open, and Manchester United are expected to be active, with the Red Devils bidding to improve on what was a tough 2023-24 campaign. 14 June 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Man United confirmed transfers in - summer 2024 No new signings yet! Total spend: £0 Man United confirmed transfers out - summer 2024 Alvaro Carreras (LB | £5. 9 June 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Cristiano Ronaldo remains Manchester United's most famous Portuguese player, with the forward representing the 20-time English champions 346 times during his outstanding career. 8 June 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Manchester United reportedly view Joao Neves as their number one replacement for Casemiro this summer, with the latter widely expected to leave Old Trafford in the upcoming market. 8 June 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Benfica sporting director Rui Pedro Braz has reportedly met with Mason Greenwood and his father to discuss a switch to the Portuguese giants during this summer's transfer window. 8 June 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Benfica starlet Joao Neves has been told to snub a move to Manchester United and join Manchester City by one of his Portugal teammates. 7 June 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Manchester City will reportedly entertain offers in excess of £40m for goalkeeper Ederson in this summer's transfer window. 7 June 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez has insisted that Joao Neves "100%" has what it takes to "play for Manchester United" at some stage in the future. 2 June 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag has confirmed that he wants to bring a new central midfielder to Old Trafford during this summer's transfer window. 1 June 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson has reportedly been told he will need to submit a transfer request if he wants to leave the club. 28 May 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Manchester City have reportedly identified a potential new number one goalkeeper amid suggestions that Ederson could seek pastures new this summer. 27 May 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Bruno Lage has spoken on his frustrations during a reign at Wolverhampton Wanderers that failed to deliver on its potential. 27 May 2024 sportsmole.co.uk The season is over and while the transfer window doesn't technically open until June 14, clubs across the UK and Europe are free to get deals in place ahead of next season. 26 May 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Manchester United have confirmed their first transfer of the summer window with the permanent exit of an out-of-favour defender. 26 May 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Manchester City's Ederson has reportedly attracted interest from the Saudi Pro League ahead of this summer's transfer window. 24 May 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Two Iberian Peninsula powerhouses butt heads with the Taca de Portugal trophy at stake on Sunday evening, as Porto and Sporting Lisbon reunite at Estadio Nacional in the 2023-24 final. 23 May 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez has explained the decision behind his latest social media activity amid speculation over a possible summer exit from Anfield. 22 May 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United have all reportedly been in touch over a possible move for Benfica centre-back Antonio Silva during this summer's transfer window. 19 May 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Incoming Liverpool head coach Arne Slot is reportedly interested in bringing Benfica's Antonio Silva to Anfield over the summer. 19 May 2024 sportsmole.co.uk All transfer business is done and dusted for this season, but that doesn't stop clubs from preparing ahead for next season. 19 May 2024 sportsmole.co.uk All transfer business is done and dusted for this season, but that doesn't stop clubs from preparing ahead for next season. 18 May 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Benfica are reportedly unlikely to allow Manchester United-linked Joao Neves to leave the club during this summer's transfer window unless his full €100m (£86m) release clause is met. 17 May 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Famalicao vs. Casa Pia (Friday, 6.45pm) Bringing the curtain down on another top-flight campaign, Famalicao welcome top-half chasers Casa Pia to Estadio Municipal 22 de Junho in the Primeira Liga on Friday night. 16 May 2024 sportsmole.co.uk The Estadio Municipal plays host to a tense final matchday in the Primeira Liga as Braga and Porto go head to head in a winner-takes-all clash for the Europa League spot. 16 May 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Arouca and Vitoria de Guimaraes draw the curtains on the 2023-24 Portuguese Primeira Liga campaign when they go head to head on Saturday evening. 15 May 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Both aiming to end their respective campaigns on a positive note, Rio Ave will welcome Portuguese giants Benfica to Estadio do Rio Ave for a Primeira Liga clash on Friday night. 15 May 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Bringing the curtain down on another top-flight campaign, Famalicao will welcome top-half chasers Casa Pia to Estadio Municipal 22 de Junho on Friday night in the Primeira Liga. 11 May 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Manchester United are reportedly contemplating a cut-price transfer swoop for Atletico Madrid defender Reinildo Mandava in the upcoming transfer window.