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Rio Ave vs Benfica Match Page

Referee

C. Pereira

Kickoff

20:30 • GW 18

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Match Analysis & Tactical Insights

"Rio Ave host Benfica in what promises to be a statistically significant matchup. Rio Ave have shown a high level of aggression recently, averaging 12.9 fouls per game. "

Our algorithm analyzes the last 10 matches and historical data for both Rio Ave and Benfica to identify patterns in behavior, referee tendencies, and market value.

Betting Market Indicators

Projected Fouls23.2
Goal Potential~ 3.0 xG
VolatilityLOW

Stat Comparison

H2H Average (Last 1 Meetings)

Rio AveBenfica
Goals
1.0
1.0
Shots
4.0
19.0
Shots on Target
2.0
7.0
Fouls
16.0
16.0
Yellow Cards
3.0
3.0
Corners
2.0
11.0
Possession
31%
69%

Rio Ave vs Benfica Match Recap

Final result analysis for this Primeira Liga encounter. We break down how the actual match stats compared to historical season averages.

Rio Ave

0

Final Score

Benfica

2

Overall Possession

Rio

37%

Ben

63%

7Shots24
1Shots on Target8
12Fouls Committed8
3Corners11
0Tackles0
Discipline
2Offsides
0Offsides
Discipline

Statistical Verification

The match finished with 12 fouls for Rio Ave. Compared to their season average of 12.9, this performance was more disciplined than projected.

In the booking department, 1 yellows were shown to the home side.Benfica recorded 2 cards, against a historical average of 1.8.

Referee Impact Recap

C. Pereira oversaw a match with 3 total cards. This stayed under the high-volatility thresholds often monitored by card-market bettors in the Primeira Liga.

With an aggregate projected foul count of 23.2 between these two sides, bettors should keep a close eye on early match intensity.

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Match Result Synchronized: 3:59:14 AM • 2025/26 Season Coverage Active.

1.80Goals For2.00
1.20Goals Conceded0.60
14.60Shots For18.00
6.00Shots On Target5.00
6.40Corners10.80
11.00Fouls Committed11.40
2.60Yellow Cards1.60

Defensive

PlayerFoulsFouls WonYellows1+ Fouls2+ Fouls
J. Brabec
0.60
0.00
2
-
-
J. Panzo
1.00
0.40
1
-
-
Gustavo Mancha
0.60
0.40
1
-
-
F. Petrasso
0.60
0.00
1
-
-
N. Abbey
0.60
0.80
1
-
-
C. Miszta
0.00
0.20
1
-
-
E. van der Gouw
0.00
0.20
1
-
-
N. Athanasiou
0.60
0.60
0
-
-
J. Lomboto
0.40
0.80
0
-
-
João Tomé
0.00
0.20
0
-
-

Offensive

PlayerFoulsFouls WonYellowsAssists1+ F Won
B. Aguilera
0.60
3.00
0
0.00
-
A. Ntoi
1.20
1.00
1
0.00
-
O. Richards
1.00
1.00
2
0.00
-
T. Nikitscher
1.00
1.00
2
0.00
-
M. Vrousai
1.20
0.60
1
0.20
-
G. Liavas
1.00
0.40
0
0.00
-
A. Papakanellos
0.40
0.60
1
0.00
-
Ryan Guilherme
0.40
0.40
1
0.00
-
João Graça
0.00
0.20
1
0.00
-

Shooting

PlayerSoTShotsGoalsAssists1+ SoT
André Luiz
1.20
1.60
0.60
0.00
-
Diogo Bezerra
0.80
1.40
0.00
0.40
-
Tamble Monteiro
0.80
1.00
0.00
0.00
-
Clayton
0.80
1.00
0.00
0.40
-
D. Špikić
0.60
1.00
0.00
0.40
-
Ole Pohlmann
0.40
0.80
0.20
0.00
-
Eric Emanuel da Silva Moreira
0.20
0.20
0.00
0.00
-
K. Zoabi
0.00
0.20
0.00
0.00
-
Marc Gual
0.00
0.20
0.00
0.00
-

Defensive

PlayerFoulsFouls WonYellows1+ Fouls2+ Fouls
António Silva
1.60
0.40
2
-
-
N. Otamendi
0.80
1.20
2
-
-
A. Trubin
0.00
0.20
2
-
-
A. Bah
1.00
0.80
1
-
-
S. Dahl
0.60
0.60
1
-
-
Leandro Henrique Sousa Santos
0.60
0.40
1
-
-
Tomás Araújo
0.40
0.00
1
-
-
A. Dedić
0.60
0.40
0
-
-
Rafael Obrador
0.40
0.00
0
-
-

Offensive

PlayerFoulsFouls WonYellowsAssists1+ F Won
R. Rios
1.40
3.00
1
0.40
-
A. Schjelderup
1.20
1.80
0
0.40
-
L. Barreiro
1.40
1.20
0
0.20
-
E. Barrenechea
1.80
0.80
0
0.00
-
G. Prestianni
0.40
1.60
1
0.60
-
Manu
1.40
0.00
0
0.00
-
H. Sudakov
0.40
0.60
0
0.00
-
F. Aursnes
0.40
0.40
0
0.00
-
Florentino
0.60
0.20
0
0.00
-
João Pedro Seno Luís Rêgo
0.20
0.60
0
0.00
-

Shooting

PlayerSoTShotsGoalsAssists1+ SoT
V. Pavlidis
0.80
2.00
0.20
0.00
-
A. Cabral
0.60
1.00
0.20
0.00
-
D. Lukebakio
0.20
0.80
0.00
0.00
-
F. Ivanović
0.40
0.40
0.20
0.00
-
Henrique Araújo
0.20
0.20
0.00
0.00
-

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Data-Led Match Summary

Rio Ave come into this Primeira Liga fixture averaging 12.9 shots, 12.9 fouls, and 2.7 cards across their last ten tracked matches. Benfica are returning 18.3 shots, 10.3 fouls, and 1.8 cards over the same sample, which gives this page a direct pre-match benchmark for shots, discipline, and volatility markets.

Use this match page alongside the Primeira Liga fixture hub, the stat leaderboards, and the referee page for C. Pereira to compare player props, team form, and booking pressure before kickoff.

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