ws_logo
ws_mobile_logo
My accountSign Out
Set favourite tournaments, comment and vote on matches and more!

Probable Lineups

Benfica
4-2-3-1
Rio Ave
3-4-3
© WhoScored.com

Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(76) 41 Goals 22 (36)
(58) 32 Assists 13 (22)
(6.6) 7 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.5)
26.9 Average Age 28.5
183 Average Height (cm) 181
(1.2) 1.3 Shots pg 0.9 (0.7)
(51%) 51% Aerial Duel Success 54% (50%)
(0.8) 0.7 Dribbles pg 0.4 (0.6)
(1.5) 1.2 Tackles pg 1 (1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Liga Portugal.

Missing Players

Benfica
Rio Ave
Player Reason Status Rating
Alexander Bah Out 7.18
David Neres Out 6.88
Casper Tengstedt Out 6.59
Juan Bernat Out 6.25
No missing players.

Team News

Benfica
Rio Ave
  • With a goal and an assist, Arthur Cabral was a standout performer last time around and will probably lead the line here.
  • New signing Marcos Leonardo could have the first minutes with the new club, but only featuring from the bench.
  • João Graça is back available but will only feature if Guga is not available (he might leave the club).
  • Aziz returned to Rio Ave FC after a loan spell which will boost their options upfront.

Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts
2 Benfica 25 5 4 80
11 R. Ave 6 19 9 37

Prediction

  • Benfica started the year with good results as they got back-to-back victories, beating FC Arouca in the league and SC Braga for the Portuguese Cup. They're offensive process seems to be fluid right now, as the Eagles scored three goals or more goals in the last four games.
  • Rio Ave FC got a 2-0 win over Portimonense on their first match of 2024, ending a 5-match winning drought. The 'Vilacondenses' looked solid last time around and will look to upset Benfica here.
  • Roger Schmidt' men, however, should not be affected by that, especially playing at home. A routine home win is expected.
© WhoScored.com

User Predictions

Comments (1)

Most Recent
Most Liked
 

Top Players

Benfica
Rio Ave
Á. Di María 7.64
Rafa 7.48
J. Neves 7.21
A. Santos 7.03
Costinha 7.03
Jhonatan 7.01
Rafa 14
Á. Di María 9
O. Kökçü 7
E. Boateng 7
A-A. Yakubu 6
Joca 4
Rafa 12
Á. Di María 10
O. Kökçü 8
Costinha 5
F. Ronaldo 3
E. Boateng 2

Match Forecast

Benfica will score as a result of a through ball  
Benfica will control the game in the opposition's half  
Benfica will score from a wingplay situation  
Benfica will score as a result of an opposition error  
Benfica will stray offside often  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characteristics.