Rio Ave vs Benfica

The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Benfica at 1.97 — an implied 47% chance. The draw defied it.

• Draw: opened 3.55, closed 3.60 (26%)
• Benfica: opened 1.79, closed 1.97 (47%)
• Rio Ave: opened 3.90, closed 3.40 (27%)

The total closed at 3 (Over 2.06 / Under 1.71); the 0-goal final went Under.

Half-time: Benfica 0 - 0 Rio Ave.

Rio Ave — recent form

• 2026-08-15Rio Ave 0-2 Fútbol Club Oporto
• 2026-08-09Gil Vicente 1-0 Rio Ave
• 2026-08-01Rio Ave 3-1 Tondela

Benfica — recent form

• 2026-08-17Casa Pia 0-7 Benfica
• 2026-08-09Benfica 2-2 Académico de Viseu
• 2026-08-06Benfica 6-1 Hearts