Match Analysis

Match Analysis: Rio Ave vs Benfica

Rio Ave vs Benfica ended 2-3. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.

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Primeira Liga 2025-03-16 18:00 Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube Regular Season - 26
Full Time
Rio Ave

Rio Ave

B. Aguilera64'
Clayton75'
2 - 3
Final score
Benfica

Benfica

30'O. Kökçü
53'V. Pavlidis
80'K. Aktürkoğlu
Team pageRio Ave CompetitionPrimeira Liga Team pageBenfica
MATCH STORY

How the match unfolded

Benfica beat Rio Ave 3-2.

Goals: O. Kökçü (Benfica, 30'), V. Pavlidis (Benfica, 53'), B. Aguilera (Rio Ave, 64'), Clayton (Rio Ave, 75'), K. Aktürkoğlu (Benfica, 80').

Rio Ave had 40% possession to Benfica's 60%, with 7.00 shots to 20.00.

O. Kökçü (Benfica) was the standout performer, rated 8.3.

KEY MOMENTS

Match events timeline

30'
O. KökçüNormal Goal
Benfica
46'
Out: Tomás AraújoIn: L. Barreiro
Benfica
53'
V. PavlidisPenalty
Benfica
58'
ClaytonYellow Card
Rio Ave
58'
Out: André LuizIn: Tiago Morais
Rio Ave
62'
Florentino LuísYellow Card
Benfica
64'
B. AguileraNormal Goal
Rio Ave
68'
Demir Ege TıknazYellow Card
Rio Ave
73'
Out: E. TıknazIn: T. Bakoulas
Rio Ave
73'
Out: O. PohlmannIn: João Graça
Rio Ave
74'
Out: V. PavlidisIn: A. Belotti
Benfica
74'
Out: O. KökçüIn: Renato Sanches
Benfica
74'
Out: Z. AmdouniIn: K. Aktürkoğlu
Benfica
75'
ClaytonNormal Goal
Rio Ave
80'
K. AktürkoğluF. Aursnes
Benfica
88'
Out: Kiko BondosoIn: K. Zoabi
Rio Ave
88'
Out: M. VrousaiIn: João Tomé
Rio Ave
88'
Out: BrumaIn: S. Dahl
Benfica
90+4'
ClaytonYellow Card
Rio Ave
90+4'
ClaytonRed Card
Rio Ave
TEAM DATA

Match statistics

Rio Ave
Statistic
Benfica
40%
Possession
60%
7
Total Shots
20
2
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
5
2
Blocked Shots
7
4
Shots Inside Box
14
3
Shots Outside Box
6
3
Corners
11
0
Offsides
2
16
Fouls
12
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
311
Total Passes
464
251
Accurate Passes
389
5
Goalkeeper Saves
0
1.29
Expected Goals (xG)
4.81
-0.70
Goals Prevented
-0.70
TEAM SHEETS

Starting lineups and substitutes

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PLAYER IMPACT

Data-based man of the match and player highlights

Top-rated player
O. Kökçü
Benfica

O. Kökçü

Rating 8.3 · 1 goals · 0 assists · 1 shots on target

2
Rio Ave

C. Miszta

Rating 7.2 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT

3
Benfica

F. Aursnes

Rating 7.6 · 0 G · 1 A · 1 SOT

5
Rio Ave

Clayton

Rating 7.3 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT

MODEL REVIEW

Prediction vs actual result

Prediction review 2 of 2 evaluated markets correct Correct calls: 1X2, BTTS.
Predicted score 1-1 Actual score 2-3 Confidence Medium
1X2 Hit

Benfica win

Final result: Benfica won

41% probability
Total Goals Neutral

Over 2.5 goals

Final: 5 goals (2-3).

51% probability
Both Teams to Score Hit

Yes

Both teams scored.

55% probability
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MATCH ANALYSIS

Rio Ave vs Benfica match analysis

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