Rio Ave vs Benfica kicks off 20 December 2026 at 16:00. Portuguese Primera Liga fixture. Live scores, lineups, and statistics will be available here from kick-off.
Benfica vs Rio Ave Football Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2026/12/20
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| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
FC Porto
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 | W |
| 2 |
FC Arouca
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 | W |
| 3 |
Gil Vicente
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 | W |
| 4 |
Maritimo
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 | W |
| 5 |
Benfica
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1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | D |
| 6 |
CF Estrela Amadora SAD
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1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | D |
| 7 |
Moreirense
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | D |
| 8 |
Nacional da Madeira
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1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | D |
| 9 |
Santa Clara
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1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | D |
| 10 |
Sporting Braga
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1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | D |
| 11 |
Sporting CP
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | D |
| 12 |
Viseu
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1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | D |
| 13 |
Estoril
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1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | D |
| 14 |
FC Famalicao
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1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | D |
| 15 |
Casa Pia AC
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | L |
| 16 |
Rio Ave
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | L |
| 17 |
Vitoria Guimaraes
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | L |
| 18 |
Alverca
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 | L |
Match preview
Rio Ave host Benfica in the Portuguese Primera Liga on Sunday, 20 December 2026 at 16:00. The match is scheduled at Estádio dos Arcos, Condi Town. Follow the live score, real-time commentary, confirmed lineups and match stats on this page as soon as kick-off begins.
Current league position
Rio Ave sit 16th in the Portuguese Primera Liga table with 0 points from 1 match (0W · 0D · 1L). Benfica are 5th with 1 point from 1 match (0W · 1D · 0L).
The full standings table — including form, goal difference and points gap — is available in the Standings tab above, and the complete season archive lives on the Portuguese Primera Liga hub.
Head-to-head history
These two clubs have met 48 times on record. Rio Ave have won 3, Benfica have won 37 and 8 matches ended level. A full timeline of previous meetings — scores, dates and competitions — is in the H2H tab above.
How to follow the match
SportScore will publish a live matchcast the moment Rio Ave vs Benfica kicks off. You'll see the clock, running score, goals, yellow and red cards, substitutions and live team stats (possession, shots, corners, fouls) without refreshing the page.
Advanced match statistics
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- Ball possession (%)
- Shots on target & shots off target
- Corner kicks
- Fouls, offsides, yellow and red cards
- Dangerous attacks & attacks
- Starting XI, formation and confirmed substitutes
Match chat
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Rio Ave vs Benfica — frequently asked
When is Rio Ave vs Benfica played?
Kick-off is in the Portuguese Primera Liga.
Where is Rio Ave vs Benfica played?
At Estádio dos Arcos in Condi Town, Portugal (capacity 5300).
Has Rio Ave vs Benfica started?
Not yet. The match kicks off Sunday, 20 December 2026 at 16:00 UTC. SportScore will start streaming live scores, events and stats on this page as soon as the first whistle blows.
How can I follow Rio Ave vs Benfica live?
On this page. SportScore publishes the live scoreboard, goal & card events, possession and shots, team-stat bars and line-ups free of charge and with no sign-up. Refresh is automatic while the match is in play.
Which competition is Rio Ave vs Benfica part of?
The Portuguese Primera Liga in Portugal. Full fixtures, standings and top scorers for this season are on the competition hub.
More from the Portuguese Primera Liga
Browse every team, fixture and result in this season on the Portuguese Primera Liga hub, or jump to the full Portugal football section for national team, cup and youth competitions. You can also follow Rio Ave and Benfica for their upcoming schedules, squads and recent form.