Benfica vs Rio Ave Prediction & Tips
Benfica comes into this home match against Rio Ave in good spirits after a convincing 3-0 league victory over AFS. That result was an important redemption after a painful defeat in the Champions League against Qarabag of Azerbaijan, where the team, after leading 2-0, let the advantage slip away and lost 2-3. This setback led to a change in head coach, with José Mourinho taking over.
Rio Ave comes into the match in a completely opposite state of mind. The team has yet to secure a victory this season. The start of the league brought three consecutive draws against Nacional, Arouca and Braga, but then came two defeats — away to Moreirense and at home to Porto by 0-3. Adding in the end of last season, Rio Ave’s winless streak now stands at seven consecutive matches.
BENFICA SCORES OVER 2.5 GOALS @ 1.62
