Rio Ave - Benfica predictions

To call the upcoming match difficult for Rio Ave would be a major understatement. They are going up against impossible odds. With a home win priced at 8.10 with major online bookmakers, this is a completely one-sided game.

1.38 on away win might not sound too much but that’s what you get in a game where Benfica are seen as absolute favourites to beat Rio Ave. Away matches are always taken with a pinch of salt but anything other than a sweet victory for the visitors would be a first-class surprise.

Rio Ave lost their previous Primeira Liga game against Famalicão , but they did so as clear underdogs. They played as visitors against considerably stronger opposition, who secured an early lead which lead into a narrow 1:0 loss for Rio Ave.

Benfica have shown to know how to seize an opportunity and keep it going. Just last round they secured a solid 3:0 in a home game against Nacional. Being hard favourites with odds of 1.22 on a home win, they easily took the lead in the first half and kept the upper hand until the end.

You may want to look at Benfica as good candidates for markets like BTTS bets or Over 5 Goals. They have more than 5 goals on record from their previous 3 games alone.

Backing Benfica to claim three points in Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube would be a wise call. Online bookies have them at 1.38 which at a $STAKE stake might be a good addition to your betting slip. The visitors will do their best to win and close the gap behind the league leaders and we believe they will succeed.

Benfica won the home game they played against Rio Ave earlier in the season, and they did so with a notable goal difference. Winning this showdown as well would firmly establish them as the better team.

An exciting game is in store as both teams have their full rosters available due to no injuries or suspensions.

Our advice is to stay on the safe side and go for the Over 2.5 Goals market. It’s reliable, very probable, and available at odds of 1 if you use the 1xbet sportsbook.