Who would win if they met today?
Match averages
Next meeting
Biggest wins
All meetings (48)
By venue
Competitions faced in
Portuguese Cup
Portuguese League Cup
Portuguese Primera Liga
Portuguese Super Cup
Year-by-year
| Year | Benfica | D | Rio Ave |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
About this head-to-head
Benfica and Rio Ave have met 48 times on record. Benfica lead with 37 wins, Rio Ave have won 3 times and the two clubs have drawn 8 matches between them. Their first recorded meeting was on 01 December 2003.
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Across their recorded meetings, Benfica have found the net 113 times against Rio Ave, while Rio Ave have scored 45 times in reply — a combined 158 goals shared between the two sides. Their most recent fixture was played on 17 January 2026, the latest chapter in a rivalry stretching back to 2003. Follow every upcoming Benfica versus Rio Ave clash on SportScore for live scores, starting lineups, minute-by-minute commentary and a head-to-head record that updates automatically once the full-time whistle blows.
Benfica vs Rio Ave — head-to-head FAQ
How many times have Benfica and Rio Ave played each other?
Benfica and Rio Ave have met 48 times on record, with the first meeting on 01 December 2003.
Who has won more, Benfica or Rio Ave?
Benfica have the edge with 37 wins to Rio Ave's 3, with 8 draws between them.
When do Benfica and Rio Ave play next?
Their next scheduled meeting is on Sunday, 20 December 2026. Follow it live on SportScore for scores, lineups and minute-by-minute commentary.
How many goals are scored when Benfica play Rio Ave?
Their meetings produce 3.29 goals per game on average, and both teams have scored in 58% of them.