Benfica vs Rio Ave: head to head and stats
Liga Portugal18 matches between them in Liga Portugal since 2016; the latest on 17 January 2026.
- Benfica won 15, Rio Ave won 0 and 3 ended in a draw.
- The matches average 3.33 goals: 46 by Benfica and 14 by Rio Ave in total.
- 50% of the matches ended with over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 55.6%.
- They average 10.44 corners and 4.39 cards per game (18 matches with full stats).
- Biggest win for Benfica: Benfica 5-0 Rio Ave, on 27 October 2024.
- Latest meeting: Rio Ave 0-2 Benfica, on 17 January 2026.
Benfica vs Rio Ave: overall record
Totals of every meeting; corners and cards are averages per game over the meetings with full stats.
| Benfica | Rio Ave | |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 15 | 0 |
| Draws | 3 | 3 |
| Goals | 46 | 14 |
| Goals per game | 2.56 | 0.78 |
| Corners per game | 7.06 | 3.39 |
| Cards per game | 1.89 | 2.50 |
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Corners and cards: the home team's first; “–”: a match without full stats.
| Date | Match and result | Corners | Cards | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jan 2026 | Rio Ave 0-2 Benfica | 3-11 | 1-2 | Regular season 2025/2026 |
| 23 Sept 2025 | Benfica 1-1 Rio Ave | 11-2 | 3-3 | Regular season 2025/2026 |
| 16 Mar 2025 | Rio Ave 2-3 Benfica | 3-11 | 4-1 | Regular season 2024/2025 |
| 27 Oct 2024 | Benfica 5-0 Rio Ave | 8-2 | 1-1 | Regular season 2024/2025 |
| 17 May 2024 | Rio Ave 1-1 Benfica | 2-8 | 4-2 | Regular season 2023/2024 |
| 14 Jan 2024 | Benfica 4-1 Rio Ave | 5-3 | 1-3 | Regular season 2023/2024 |
| 2 Apr 2023 | Rio Ave 0-1 Benfica | 3-6 | 3-3 | Regular season 2022/2023 |
| 8 Oct 2022 | Benfica 4-2 Rio Ave | 8-3 | 1-2 | Regular season 2022/2023 |
| 1 Mar 2021 | Benfica 2-0 Rio Ave | 6-6 | 1-0 | Regular season 2020/2021 |
| 18 Oct 2020 | Rio Ave 0-3 Benfica | 4-4 | 1-3 | Regular season 2020/2021 |
| 17 Jun 2020 | Rio Ave 1-2 Benfica | 4-10 | 6-2 | Regular season 2019/2020 |
| 2 Nov 2019 | Benfica 2-0 Rio Ave | 10-2 | 1-3 | Regular season 2019/2020 |
| 12 May 2019 | Rio Ave 2-3 Benfica | 5-2 | 3-4 | Regular season 2018/2019 |
| 6 Jan 2019 | Benfica 4-2 Rio Ave | 5-4 | 3-3 | Regular season 2018/2019 |
| 3 Feb 2018 | Benfica 5-1 Rio Ave | 10-3 | 1-2 | Regular season 2017/2018 |
| 26 Aug 2017 | Rio Ave 1-1 Benfica | 4-5 | 4-2 | Regular season 2017/2018 |
| 7 May 2017 | Rio Ave 0-1 Benfica | 4-5 | 2-1 | Regular season 2016/2017 |
| 21 Dec 2016 | Benfica 2-0 Rio Ave | 2-4 | 2-0 | Regular season 2016/2017 |
Finished Liga Portugal matches since 2016: every season and phase available, knockout rounds included; cups and friendlies are not counted. Corners and cards count only matches with full stats for both teams; cards are yellows plus reds.
Frequently asked questions
How many times have Benfica beaten Rio Ave?
15 of the 18 matches in Liga Portugal since 2016; Rio Ave won 0 and 3 ended in a draw.
How many goals are there in Benfica vs Rio Ave?
3.33 goals per game; 50% ended with over 2.5 goals and both teams scored in 55.6%.
How many corners are there in Benfica vs Rio Ave?
10.44 corners per game between the two teams, over the 18 matches with full stats.
How many cards are there in Benfica vs Rio Ave?
4.39 cards per game between the two teams (yellow and red), over the 18 matches with full stats.
How did the last Benfica vs Rio Ave end?
Rio Ave 0-2 Benfica, on 17 January 2026.