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Primeira Liga Matchweek 15
Rio Ave crestRio AveLWLLL
16:00
Sunday 20 December 2026 · UK time
Benfica crestBenficaWWWWW
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Match preview

Rio Ave host Benfica in Primeira Liga Matchweek 15 on Sunday 20 December 2026, 16:00 (UK time) at Vila do Conde.

Rio Ave sit 17th with 7 points from 11 matches, 21 points behind of 2nd-placed Benfica.

Rio Ave are struggling for results (1W 0D 4L in their last 5). Benfica are in excellent form (5W 0D 0L in their last 5).

Our data model gives Rio Ave a 4% chance of victory, Benfica 88% and the draw 7%. It makes Benfica the favourites, with expected goals of 0.97 against 4.

Confirmed line-ups usually appear about an hour before kick-off. This page updates automatically.

Questions & answers

What time is Rio Ave vs Benfica?

Kick-off is Sunday 20 December 2026, 16:00 UK time.

Where is Rio Ave vs Benfica played?

The match is played at Vila do Conde.

Who is predicted to win Rio Ave vs Benfica?

Our Poisson data model rates Rio Ave at 4%, the draw at 7% and Benfica at 88%. The most likely single scoreline is 0-3. This is statistical analysis, not betting advice.