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Rio Ave vs Benfica (Por) — live score, lineups, stats, h2h and where to watch

Rio Ave vs Benfica (Por) kicks off 2026-12-20. TV channels and legal streams are listed below as soon as they are confirmed.

2026-12-20
Rio Ave
16:00—
Benfica (Por)

Who will win?

Early-season estimate
3%Rio Ave
12%Draw
85%Benfica (Por)

Benfica (Por) are favoured, with a 85% chance of winning.

Most likely score 0-2 · Expected goals 0.8 – 2.9

Why

  • Rio Ave scored 0.7 and conceded 2.1 a game this season; Benfica (Por) 3.1 and 1.
  • Rio Ave have taken 2 points from their last five (LLDLD); Benfica (Por) have taken 12 (WLWWW).
  • Rio Ave have won 0 of 3 at home this season; Benfica (Por) have won 3 of 4 away.
  • Rio Ave have scored first in 14% of their matches, Benfica (Por) in 71%. When Benfica (Por) score first, they win 80% of the time.

Calculated from league results, with last season counted at half weight early on. Tested on over 16,000 past matches. For information only.

Head to head

Last 12 meetings

0
Rio Ave wins
2
draws
10
Benfica (Por) wins
  1. 2026-01-17Rio Ave vs BenficaLiga PortugalL
  2. 2025-09-23Benfica vs Rio AveLiga PortugalD
  3. 2025-03-16Rio Ave vs BenficaLiga PortugalL
  4. 2024-10-27Benfica vs Rio AveLiga PortugalL
  5. 2024-05-17Rio Ave vs BenficaLiga PortugalD
Rio Ave — recent form
LLDLD
Benfica (Por) — recent form
WLWWW
Full head-to-head record →

Where to watch Rio Ave vs Benfica (Por)

  • Portugal:Sport TV1, Benfica TV - BTV 1
  • United Kingdom:Triller TV+
  • United States:beIN SPORTS USA, beIN SPORTS CONNECT U.S.A.
Full where-to-watch guide — every region, channel and stream →

About the match

Liga Portugal continues as Rio Ave take on Benfica (Por) on Sunday 20 December 2026.

Follow this page for live scores, stats and key moments once the match gets underway at Sun 20 Dec, 16:00 UTC.

Frequently asked questions

＋ What time does Rio Ave vs Benfica (Por) kick off?

The Liga Portugal match between Rio Ave and Benfica (Por) kicks off at 16:00 UTC on Sunday 20 December 2026.

＋ Where can I watch Rio Ave vs Benfica (Por)?

Coverage of Rio Ave vs Benfica (Por) is available via beIN SPORTS USA, Sling TV, YouTube TV and fuboTV.

＋ What is the head-to-head record between Rio Ave and Benfica (Por)?

In their recent meetings, Rio Ave have won 0, Benfica (Por) have won 10, and 2 have ended level.

＋ What form are Rio Ave and Benfica (Por) in coming into this match?

Rio Ave arrive with a recent form of DLDLL, while Benfica (Por) come into the game on a run of WWWLW.