Benfica vs Rio Ave (Primeira Liga) is scheduled for 2 May 2027 at 16:00.
Benfica vs Rio Ave: table positions and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Porto | 10 | 10-0-0 | 25:4 | 30 |
| 2 | Benfica | 10 | 8-1-1 | 27:8 | 25 |
| 3 | Sporting CP | 10 | 6-3-1 | 23:11 | 21 |
| 4 | Santa Clara | 10 | 6-3-1 | 15:6 | 21 |
| 5 | Arouca | 10 | 6-2-2 | 13:7 | 20 |
| 6 | Académico Viseu | 10 | 6-2-2 | 15:12 | 20 |
| 7 | GIL Vicente | 10 | 4-3-3 | 8:7 | 15 |
| 8 | SC Braga | 10 | 4-2-4 | 12:11 | 14 |
| 9 | Moreirense | 10 | 4-2-4 | 13:17 | 14 |
| 10 | Alverca | 10 | 3-2-5 | 13:14 | 11 |
| 11 | Famalicão | 10 | 2-4-4 | 14:14 | 10 |
| 12 | Estrela | 10 | 2-4-4 | 15:19 | 10 |
| 13 | Vitória SC | 10 | 2-3-5 | 10:10 | 9 |
| 14 | Marítimo | 10 | 2-2-6 | 9:21 | 8 |
| 15 | Nacional | 10 | 2-1-7 | 10:19 | 7 |
| 16 | Casa Pia | 10 | 2-1-7 | 5:19 | 7 |
| 17 | Rio Ave | 10 | 2-1-7 | 9:23 | 7 |
| 18 | Estoril | 10 | 0-2-8 | 5:19 | 2 |
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Benfica vs Rio Ave: match preview and analysis
Benfica head into the fixture as clear favourites, sitting second in the league with 16 points from six games – five wins and a draw, and an impressive 21‑4 goal difference. Their opponents, Rio Ave, languish at the foot of the table in 16th place, having managed only three points from a solitary victory and a bleak 2‑11 deficit. The contrast in form is stark, with Benfica unbeaten while Rio Ave have yet to earn a point from a draw. A win for the home side would solidify their push for the top spots, whereas a slip‑up could give the struggling visitors a lifeline in the relegation battle.
Benfica vs Rio Ave: team stats compared
Each team's share in per cent: form in the last matches before this one, goals per match from the table and the head-to-head meetings.
Benfica vs Rio Ave: questions and answers
What time and where is kick-off?
2 May 2027, kick-off at 16:00, at to be confirmed.
Where do the teams stand in the table?
Benfica: 2nd (25 points), Rio Ave: 17th (7 points).
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