The match of 4th round between Rio Ave и Benfica took place at Estadio dos Arcos on 26 August 2017, Saturday.
The last meeting of these teams took place more than a month ago (7 May 2017) and ended with the victory of Benfica with a score 0-1.
League table
The teams scored the same number of points in the tournament and are next in the league table. In addition, the both teams are in the TOP position in the standings.
Rio Ave is in the TOP-4 with 9 points. This is the 3rd of 34 team game in the tournament.
Rio Ave has the same number of points with the nearest team on top and can score 93. In addition, the distance from the first place is zero points (93 points are possible). The nearest pursuer is 3 points lower and has the opportunity to score 93 points additionally. The goal difference is 5:1. The Rio Ave defensive line is one of the TOP-4 in the tournament.
Benfica is in the TOP-4 with 9 points. This is the 3rd of 34 team game in the tournament.
Benfica has the same number of points with the nearest team on top and can score 93. In addition, the distance from the first place is zero points (93 points are possible). The nearest pursuer has the same number of points with Benfica and can score 93 points. The goal difference is 9:1. 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 Stats
Rio Ave 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 16-5. The average number of goals is 1.6. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 2.
Sidelined players: RIBEIRO RUBEN
Benfica Stats
Benfica has not lost in any of the last 5 matches, with 4 wins and 1 draw.
The team scored 13 points when playing away in 10 last matches, with the following results 3 wins, 4 draws и 3 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 9-15. The average number of goals is 0.9. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 1.3.
Sidelined players: GRIMALDO ALEJANDRO, FEJSA LJUBOMIR, MITROGLOU KOSTAS