The Eagles are currently five points behind table leaders Porto, who have played a game more, with this clash having originally been set as their opening match of the campaign before being postponed. By contrast, Rio Ave travel to Lisbon occupying the relegation play-off spot.
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1 Benfica vs Rio Ave prediction: Hosts to continue riding the new manager bounce?2 Most recent H2H: Can the Eagles soar again3 Benfica preview: Mourinho’s perfect return continues?4 Rio Ave preview: Silaidopoulos searching for a breakthrough5 Player to watch: Vangelis PavlidisRio Ave suffered a 3-0 defeat in their most recent match, while Benfica triumphed by the same margin against AVS last weekend.
Correct score prediction: Benfica 3-0 Rio Ave
The Eagles will be buoyed by the immediate impact of Jose Mourinho, who began his second spell at the helm with a commanding display away to AVS. That emphatic performance provided fresh momentum following a turbulent period, and the home supporters will expect their side to capitalise once more against opponents who have conceded three goals in three of their five outings this season.
Pre-match analysis: Hosts tipped as heavy favourites
HOME: 1/6 (1.17) – 85.7%DRAW: 13/2 (7.50) – 13.3%AWAY: 16/1 (17.00) – 5.6%Although football has a way of producing surprises, bookmakers give the visitors very little chance of springing one in the capital. Benfica’s short price of 1/6 (1.17) implies an 85.7% probability of victory, underlining their role as overwhelming favourites. A draw is valued at 13.3%, while Rio Ave are afforded only a 5.6% chance of securing what would be a shock result.
Most recent H2H: Can the Eagles soar again
The last league meeting ended in a 3-2 win for Benfica at Estadio dos Arcos, although the reverse fixture at Estadio da Luz saw the Eagles storm to a commanding 5-0 success. With their dominance in this fixture clear, the home faithful will anticipate another strong showing against a Rio Ave defence that has looked vulnerable from the opening weeks of the campaign.
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1Mourinho may be inclined to stick with the side that delivered so convincingly at Vila das Aves, which saw Greek striker Vangelis Pavlidis lead the line in a 4-2-3-1 system. Injury problems remain, with Bruma, Manu Silva, Alexander Bah and Dodi Lukebakio still unavailable.
20/09/25: AFS 0-3 Benfica (W)16/09/25: Benfica 2-3 Qarabag (L)12/09/25: Benfica 1-1 Santa Clara (D)31/08/25: Alverca 1-2 Benfica (W)27/08/25: Benfica 1-0 Fenerbahce (W)
Rio Ave preview: Silaidopoulos searching for a breakthrough
Rio Ave approach this fixture low on confidence after falling to a 3-0 defeat against league leaders Porto last Friday, a result that leaves the Vilacondenses as one of only four sides in the division still waiting for a first win, and back-to-back defeats have deepened their struggles.
Predicted XI: Miszta (GK), Ntoi, Panzo, Abbey, Moreira, Pohlmann, Liavas, Athanasiou, Spikic, Clayton & A Luiz.
19/09/25: Rio Ave 0-3 FC Porto (L)13/09/25: Moreirense 3-1 Rio Ave (L)31/08/25: Rio Ave 2-2 Braga (D)23/08/25: Arouca 3-3 Rio Ave (D)17/08/25: Rio Ave 1-1 Nacional (D)Player to watch: Vangelis Pavlidis
Vangelis Pavlidis – Photo by ImagoVangelis Pavlidis has already contributed to five goals in the Primeira Liga this season, scoring three times and providing two assists. The Greek forward will once again be the focal point of the Eagles’ attack and will enter Tuesday’s tie full of belief after both scoring and assisting in the victory over AVS.
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