Benfica and Rio Ave will meet again in the Primeira Liga Week 17 at the Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica Stadium, dLisboa Sunday, January 14, 2024. Here’s the preview, h2h stats, predicted line-up, TV channel info, live streaming service providers and how to watch online.
In their last meeting, Benfica has shown strong dominance by winning 11 matches in a row since February 2018. They will certainly hope to extend their winning streak in the match against Rio Ave, and move to the top of the league standings.
Benfica recently clinched a place in the quarter-finals of the Taca de Portugal with a dramatic 3-2 win over Braga. Even though they fell behind at first, they managed to recover and win thanks to a goal from Fredrik Aursnes in the 70th minute. This victory marked six consecutive wins for Roger Schmidt’s side, including a 3-1 victory over Salzburg in the Champions League.
Benfica’s impressive performance doesn’t stop there. They have scored at least three goals in their last four matches. In addition, Benfica is currently on an 11-match unbeaten run in all competitions, with eight wins and three draws. They are now back in action in the Primeira Liga, where they sit second in the table, just one point behind first-placed Sporting Lisbon.
On the other hand, Rio Ave has experienced tough times. They have lost the last 11 meetings between the two teams, scoring 11 goals and conceding 31 goals. Their status in the premier league is under threat this season after a disappointing first half of the season. They have won just three league games and are currently in the relegation playoff position, level with Gil Vicente and Portimonense, and just four points above Chaves who are at the bottom of the table.
However, Rio Ave is starting the new year with new hopes. They picked up a 2-0 win over Portimonense in their last match. Emmanuel Boateng and Ze Manuel became the heroes in the match by scoring goals in the second half. This victory certainly provides a moral boost for the team who previously failed to win in their last five matches in 2023.
Although Rio Ave hopes to maintain their momentum and achieve back-to-back wins for the first time in 10 months, their results on the road are quite worrying. They are one of two teams who are yet to taste victory away from home in the Primeira Liga. Additionally, they have also failed to win their last 13 competitive matches away from home.
Meanwhile, Benfica will be without Alexander Bah and Juan Bernat who are recovering from injury. David Neres is also out with a meniscus problem. Casper Tengstedt is also out with a thigh injury. Meanwhile, Rio Ave may be without Abdul-Aziz Yakubu who missed the last match against Portimonense due to injury. He joins Andre Pereira on the club’s injury table.
With such a huge difference in quality between the two teams, it is not surprising that Benfica are favorites to get three points in the 17th round of the Primeira Liga at the Estadio da Luz today.
Benfica vs. Rio Ave Match Info (Live/TV)
| Match | Benfica vs. Rio Ave |
| Competition | 2023-2024 Primeira Liga |
| Match day | Week 17 |
| Venue | Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica Stadium, dLisboa |
| Date | Sunday, January 14, 2024 |
| Kickoff | 14:00 ET |
| Official TV | GolTV Espanol, Fanatiz, USA GOL TV, RTPi |
| Watch Live On | GolTV Espanol, Fanatiz, USA GOL TV, RTPi |
The Official TV Channel
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As additional information, reported from the Live SoccerTV site, the following are the live streaming providers of TV channels in different countries that officially broadcast the match between Benfica vs Rio Ave.
Sport TV1, Sport TV Multiscreen, RTP África (Portugal); RTPi (Australia); GolTV, Latinoamerica (Argentina); sportdigital, Sport1 Extra, DAZN Austria (Austria); RTPi, Star+ (Canada, Brazil); Cosmote Sport 3 HD (Greece); GOLTV Play (International); RTPi, sportdigital, Sport1 Extra, DAZN Switzerland (Switzerland); Arena Sport 1 Slovakia (Slovakia); TV Start (Georgia, Estonia, Latvia, Moldova, Azerbaijan, Armenia); Cosmote Sport 3 HD (Greece); DAZN Japan (Japan), more here.
LineUp Predictions
| Benfica (4-2-3-1) | Rio Ave (3-4-3) |
| Trubin | Jhonatan |
| Aursnes | Sa |
| Otamendi | Santos |
| Silva | Nobrega |
| Morato | Costinha |
| Neves | Guga |
| Luis | Oudrhiri |
| Di Maria | Ronaldo |
| Silva | Boateng |
| Mario | Ruiz |
| Cabral | Joca |
5 H2H Latest Benfica – Rio Ave
- April 03, 2023 – Rio Ave [0 – 1] Benfica (Primeira Liga)
- October 09, 2022 – Benfica [4 – 2] Rio Ave (Primeira Liga)
- March 02, 2021 – Benfica [2 – 0] Rio Ave (Primeira Liga)
- October 19, 2020 – Rio Ave [0 – 3] Benfica (Primeira Liga)
- June 18, 2020 – Rio Ave [1 – 2] Benfica (Primeira Liga)
Benfica – Last 5 Match Results
- December 18, 2023 – Braga [0 – 1] Benfica (Primeira Liga)
- December 22, 2023 – Benfica [4 – 1] AVS (League)
- December 30, 2023 – Benfica [3 – 0] Famalicão (Primeira Liga)
- January 07, 2024 – Arouca [0 – 3] Benfica (Primeira Liga)
- January 11, 2024 – Benfica [3 – 2] Braga (Taça de Portugal)
Rio Ave – Last 5 Match Results
- December 02, 2023 – Rio Ave [1 – 1] Estrela (Primeira Liga)
- December 11, 2023 – Arouca [2 – 2] Rio Ave (Primeira Liga)
- December 16, 2023 – Rio Ave [1 – 1] Vizela (Primeira Liga)
- December 23, 2023 – Vitoria Guimaraes [1 – 0] Rio Ave (Primeira Liga)
- January 08, 2024 – Rio Ave [2 – 0] Portimonense (Primeira Liga)
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