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Get ready for an exciting match between Rio Ave vs Benfica on April 2, 2023, as the Primeira Liga heats up. This clash promises to be fantastic, with two rivals battling it out in the top half of the Portuguese league standings.
Soccer enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating this game, as both teams have shown great form in the current season. The match will take place at the Estádio dos Arcos, and is expected to draw a large audience. So get ready to bet informed, and join us for this exciting encounter.
Based on our analysis and picks, we invite you to discover which team we believe will emerge victorious from this epic clash. Without further ado, the best preview of this Rio Ave vs Benfica match can be found on JefeBet, where you can find the betting preview, all the odds, and the most relevant information about the game.
We encourage you to read our reviews of BetMGM and Unibet, the odds providers for this game.
Predictions, Picks, and Betting Odds for Rio Ave vs Benfica Primeira Liga Matchday 26 Game on April 2, 2023
- Where: Estadio dos Arco, Vila do Conde, Portugal
- When: Sunday, April 2, 2023, 12 PM E.T.
- BetMGM Moneyline: Rio Ave (+625) / Tie (+400) / Benfica (-300)
- Unibet Asian Handicap: Rio Ave (AH +1.25, +100) / Benfica (AH -1.25, -122)
- Over/Under (2.5) from BetMGM: Over (-160) / Under (+115)
- Both teams score from BetMGM: Yes (-105) / No (-135)
Betting on Rio Ave Futebol Clube
Firstly, Rio Ave currently holds eighth place in the Primeira Liga standings, and has had a fairly positive season thus far. Although it is not qualified for either the Conference League or the Champions League, the team can still dream and is just in time to accumulate as many points as possible to keep its hopes alive. Therefore, every game won will be crucial.
Currently, Rio Ave is five points behind Casa Pia, and its last five results have been good and positive, although not entirely satisfactory. In this sense, the team achieved three important victories against lower-ranking teams (Gil Vicente, Santa Clara, and Chaves), but lost both occasions it faced teams within the top 3 of the league (Porto and Braga).
However, the next match against Benfica will be even more challenging than the clashes with Porto and Braga because its next rival leads the Primeira Liga standings with absolute dominance. Nevertheless, playing at home, Rio Ave has managed to win 7 times and draw in 1 out of a total of 12 matches, with a ratio of 1.17 goals scored, and 0.75 goals conceded.
Possible Lineup (3-4-3): Jhonatan; Aderllan Santos, Renato Pantalon, Patrick William; Costinha, Vítor Gomes, João Graça, Gonçalo Rodrigues; Emmanuel Boateng, André Pereira, Fábio Ronaldo.
Betting on Sport Lisboa e Benfica
On the other hand, as we mentioned before, Benfica is the reigning team in the Primeira Liga with almost perfect results so far. In 25 matchdays, the team has achieved 22 wins, 2 draws, and only one loss, which means it has 68 points, and has only lost 7 out of the total it could have achieved. Not only is this statistic impressive, but Benfica has also scored an incredible 66 goals, and conceded only 14.
With this in mind, we can only expect very positive numbers when the team plays away. In 12 away games, it has won 10 times and drawn once, scoring 24 goals and conceding only 4. It is evident that the team is flying high and has no rival that can beat it.
Possible Lineup (4-3-3): Odysseas Vlachodimos; Nicolás Otamendi, Alejandro Grimaldo, Alexander Bah, António Silva; João Mário, Rafa Silva, Chiquinho; Florentino Luís, David Neres, Gonçalo Ramos.
JefeBet Prediction
Rio Ave vs Benfica will obviously be a win for the visitors. Benfica has swept all the teams in the Primeira Liga, and this time will be no different. The visitors, moreover, are known for scoring a lot of goals per game, which is why we can therefore expect a game full of goals.
Prediction: Over and Benfica Asian Handicap (RIO 1-3 BEN).
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