The match of 17th round between Benfica и Rio Ave took place on 14 January 2024, Sunday. Referee - Iancu Vasilica.
The last meeting of these teams took place more than a month ago (2 April 2023) and ended with the victory of Benfica with a score 0-1.
League table
The distance between the teams in the league table is 24 points.
Benfica is in the TOP-4 with 36 points. This is the 15th of 34 team game in the tournament.
The difference with the nearest team on top is 4 points (Benfica can score 57 points). In addition, the distance from the first place is 4 points (57 points are possible). The nearest pursuer is 1 point lower and has the opportunity to score 54 points additionally. The goal difference is 28:10. Benfica has the best defensive record in the league.
Rio Ave takes the 17th position in the league table with 12 points. This is the 15th of 34 team game in the tournament.
Rio Ave has the same number of points with the nearest team on top and can score 57. The distance from the bottom league record is 2 points. The nearest pursuer is 2 points lower and has the opportunity to score 57 points additionally. The goal difference is 16:24.
Benfica Stats
The team scored 23 points оn its own field in 10 last matches, with the following results 7 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 25-10. The average number of goals is 2.5. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 1.8.
Rio Ave Stats
The team scored 4 points when playing away in 10 last matches, with the following results zero wins, 4 draws и 6 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 7-17. The average number of goals is 0.7. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 1.7.