18 October 2020 at 19:00
Betting Odds & Historical Data
Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.
Historical data only — not for betting
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Head-to-Head Record
Benfica dominatesHistorical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.
Goals in This Fixture
How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.
3.3
Average goals per game
50%
Games with 3+ goals
50%
Both teams scored
Potential Betting Value Detected
Historical win rate (0%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (16%) — the odds may underestimate Benfica.
Market Summary
Margin: 6.9%Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.
Implied Probability
Odds Range
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 5.00 | 4.00 | 1.50 |
| Max | 5.95 | 4.38 | 1.57 |
Market Consensus
Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional market | 16.3% | 22.1% | 61.6% |
| Public market | 17.9% | 22.4% | 59.7% |
| Δ | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
Rio Ave vs Benfica — margin-removed probabilities
Result vs. Market
Result matched market prediction
Match Statistics
Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.
Head-to-Head History
Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Avg. odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/01/2625/26 | Rio Ave | 0–2 | Benfica | 10.00/5.00/1.27 |
| 23/09/2525/26 | Benfica | 1–1 | Rio Ave | 1.18/7.27/12.68 |
| 16/03/2524/25 | Rio Ave | 2–3 | Benfica | 7.20/5.02/1.36 |
| 27/10/2424/25 | Benfica | 5–0 | Rio Ave | 1.17/7.36/13.89 |
| 17/05/2423/24 | Rio Ave | 1–1 | Benfica | 6.69/5.03/1.40 |
| 14/01/2423/24 | Benfica | 4–1 | Rio Ave | 1.18/7.06/13.16 |
| 02/04/2322/23 | Rio Ave | 0–1 | Benfica | 8.93/4.87/1.35 |
| 08/10/2222/23 | Benfica | 4–2 | Rio Ave | 1.15/7.42/16.78 |
| 01/03/2120/21 | Benfica | 2–0 | Rio Ave | 1.45/4.32/7.46 |
| 18/10/2020/21 | Rio Ave | 0–3 | Benfica | 5.58/4.19/1.54 |
Home Record / Away Record
Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.
Home Record: Rio Ave
Away Record: Benfica
Data: football-data.co.uk
Match Summary
Benfica defeated Rio Ave 3:0. The match was played in Primeira Liga 2020. Goals were scored by L. Waldschmidt 6′, L. Waldschmidt 45′, Gabriel 84′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Rio Ave had 49% possession while Benfica held 51%. Rio Ave had 4 shots (2 on target) compared to 13 (6 on target) for Benfica. Rio Ave made 5 substitutions, Benfica made 4. VAR was involved: Goal cancelled (Darwin Núñez 21′), Goal cancelled (Luca Waldschmidt 30′), Goal cancelled (Darwin Núñez 70′).
Match Events
Key match events between Rio Ave and Benfica — 3 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.
assist: Éverton
assist: D. Núñez
Match Statistics
Rio Ave had 49% possession against Benfica's 51%. Rio Ave registered 4 shots (2 on target) while Benfica managed 13 (6 on target). Corner kicks: 4–4. Fouls committed: 14–17.
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Rio Ave have recorded 4 wins, 1 draws and 1 defeats. Benfica show 4 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.
Rio Ave
Benfica
Rio Ave vs Benfica Head to Head Results
Rio Ave and Benfica have met 30 times — Rio Ave won 1, Benfica won 25, with 4 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Benfica leads the head-to-head with 25 victories from 30 meetings. A combined 107 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.57 per match (27 for the home side, 80 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 19 matches (63%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 18 games (60%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Benfica are currently unbeaten in the last 20 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 6–1 in 2013.
1
Rio Ave
4
Drawn
25
Benfica
Recent Meetings (30)
API data: 15 Mar 2026