- 14 September 2024, SL Benfica vs Santa Clara, 4-1, Win
- 30 August 2024, Moreirense vs SL Benfica, 1-1, Draw
- 24 August 2024, SL Benfica vs Estrela Amadora, 1-0, Win
- 17 August 2024, SL Benfica vs Casa Pia AC, 3-0, Win
- 11 August 2024, Famalicao vs SL Benfica, 2-0, Lose
- 14 September 2024, AVS Vila das Aves vs Rio Ave, 1-0, Lose
- 01 September 2024, Rio Ave vs FC Arouca, 1-0, Win
- 24 August 2024, Porto vs Rio Ave, 2-0, Lose
- 17 August 2024, Rio Ave vs SC Farense, 1-0, Win
- 09 August 2024, Sporting CP vs Rio Ave, 3-1, Lose
Coverage:
In the recently concluded Primeira Liga football match on January 14th, 2024, SL Benfica demonstrated stellar performance against Rio Ave, netting four goals against a solitary one from Rio Ave.
The opening goal came from Rio Ave, as early as the 9th minute into the first half. The huge blow for the home team from the word go, did not dampen their spirits, however. SL Benfica drew level at the 28th minute mark, creating an even playing field, and a real psychological boost going into the second half.
The second half truly belonged to SL Benfica as they scored three more goals at the 60th, 79th and 90th minute. This goes to show the tenacity and never-give-up attitude contained within the Benfica team, which eventually overpowered a somewhat overwhelmed Rio Ave side.
Delving deeper into the statistics, the home team had five corner kicks, two more than the visiting team. This suggests a level of dominance and maintained pressure on the Rio Ave defence that paid off significantly in the final score.
Regarding discipline, SL Benfica maintained a higher level of control, gathering only 1 yellow card, in comparison to Rio Ave's 2 yellow cards and a red card. The ejection of a Rio Ave player due to the red card could match a factor, denying them a full squad to strive for a more positive result.
The aggressiveness in the game was also evident with 20 fouls committed in total; 11 by SL Benfica and 9 by Rio Ave. The tenacity and heightened spirit may have been the driving force behind Benfica's stellar performance in this match.
In conclusion, SL Benfica demonstrated a stronger team performance beating Rio Ave 4-1, displaying strength in maintaining consistent pressure through corner kicks, and overall better discipline on the pitch. Meanwhile, Rio Ave, though they started strong, seemed to falter as the game progressed, cumulating in the unfortunate red card. Discipline is a key component of the game and may have significantly affected the final score in this case.
Form Guide
Win | 4-1 | SL Benfica vs Santa Clara | |
Draw | 1-1 | Moreirense vs SL Benfica | |
Win | 1-0 | SL Benfica vs Estrela Amadora | |
Win | 3-0 | SL Benfica vs Casa Pia AC | |
Lose | 2-0 | Famalicao vs SL Benfica |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 3
- GOALS
- 9:4
- GOALS / MATCH
- 1.8
- SL Benfica has won three out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 9:4, scoring 1.8 goals average
Lose | 1-0 | AVS Vila das Aves vs Rio Ave | |
Win | 1-0 | Rio Ave vs FC Arouca | |
Lose | 2-0 | Porto vs Rio Ave | |
Win | 1-0 | Rio Ave vs SC Farense | |
Lose | 3-1 | Sporting CP vs Rio Ave |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 2
- GOALS
- 3:6
- GOALS / MATCH
- 0.6
- Rio Ave has two wins in its last five matches with a goal difference of 3:6, scoring 0.6 goals average
SL Benfica H2H Rio Ave
Away game | SL Benfica | 1 | 1 | Rio Ave | Home game | Primeira Liga | |
Home game | SL Benfica | 4 | 1 | Rio Ave | Away game | Primeira Liga | |
Away game | SL Benfica | 1 | 0 | Rio Ave | Home game | Primeira Liga | |
Home game | SL Benfica | 4 | 2 | Rio Ave | Away game | Primeira Liga | |
Home game | SL Benfica | 2 | 0 | Rio Ave | Away game | Primeira Liga |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 4
- GOALS
- 12:4
- GOALS / MATCH
- 2.40
- In the last five matches that these two sides meet, SL Benfica overtook Rio Ave four times
- SL Benfica won four times and had one draw
- Teams played five times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 12:4; average goals per match – 2.40
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