Match analysis
PortugalPrimeira Liga
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Primeira Liga fixture.
Benfica got the job done on Monday 1 March 2021, winning 2-0 at home to Rio Ave (Primeira Liga). At the break it was 0-0.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| BenficaHome | Rating | Rio AveAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,747 | Overall | 1,550 |
| 1,776 | Match venue | 1,568 |
| 1,776 | At home | 1,511 |
| 1,766 | Away | 1,568 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,594 | Attack | 1,466 |
| 1,668 | Defence | 1,583 |
| 1,665 | Home attack | 1,479 |
| 1,598 | Away attack | 1,464 |
| 1,659 | Home defence | 1,540 |
| 1,684 | Away defence | 1,600 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,998 | Goal environment | 1,415 |
| 1,917 | Home goals | 1,452 |
| 1,582 | Away goals | 1,463 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,643 | Close games | 1,543 |
| 1,769 | Winning margin | 1,556 |
Match venue compares Benfica at home with Rio Ave away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.
Benfica and Rio Ave have met 29 times since April 2012: Benfica have won 23, Rio Ave have taken one and five were drawn. Our Benfica vs Rio Ave prediction page has every tip on this pairing.