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Why — recent form
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| Metric | Rio Ave | Benfica |
|---|---|---|
| Recent xG (attack, per-match avg) | 0.58 | 3.02 |
| Recent xGA (defence, per-match avg) | 1.65 | 0.83 |
| Sample size (matches with xG data) | 1 | 1 |
| Rest days since last match | 7 | 7 |
| Matches in the last 7 days | 2 | 3 |
| Matches in the next 7 days | 1 | 1 |
| Travel to this match (km) | 1210 | 293 |
What could go against this prediction
Injuries & suspensions
Latest pre-match snapshot from our data source; availability varies by league.
Rio Ave
- injured Brandon Aguilera return: Early December 2026
- injured Cezary Miszta return: Day to day
- injured Nelson Abbey return: Day to day
Benfica
- injured Daniel Banjaqui return: Early November 2026
- injured Enzo Barrenechea return: Early November 2026
- injured Jakub Kamiński return: Day to day
Head to head
All-time (per our source): Rio Ave 3 · 10 10 draws · 35 Benfica
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-17 | Rio Ave | 0:2 | Benfica |
| 2025-09-23 | Benfica | 1:1 | Rio Ave |
| 2025-03-16 | Rio Ave | 2:3 | Benfica |
| 2024-10-27 | Benfica | 5:0 | Rio Ave |
| 2024-05-17 | Rio Ave | 1:1 | Benfica |
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