Rio Ave vs Benfica prediction and betting tips on May 17, 2024

Prediction on game Both teams to score - Yes

Odds: 1.8

Betwinner Bonus Code

DAILYSPORTS7 Promo code copied

4.75

Bet now

On May 17, their meeting of the last round of the Portuguese championship will be held by Rio Ave - Benfica. Read an exclusive prediction on the battle of these rivals from Dailysports experts.

• Also read: Great Britain vs Denmark prediction and betting tips - May 17, 2024

Rio Ave

A round before the end of the championship, Rio Ave is tenth in the standings. The team is the absolute leader in the number of draws, as many as 18 in 33 meetings. The club gives out a series of 11 matches without defeat, although they managed to win only twice during this period.

In the last round, Rio Ave signed the usual for themselves world, this time away against Portimonense - 2:2, and the opponent managed to level the score only in extra time. The end of the season can be pleasant, given the series without defeats, it is important to stand in the last round against a strong grandee.

Benfica

Lisboners have nothing to be proud of this season, the team lost the competition for the championship, so at any outcome of the last round to finish. Benfica remained without trophies at all, in the European cups the team did not go far, so it was not possible to compensate for the failures in their arena.

In the last round, the team defeated Aroca on its field with a score of 5:0, this success was the fourth in five confrontations. The main problem of Benfica this season was a weak game in defense, too much allowed opponents. Injuries will not allow to go on the field two players.

Interesting facts about the match and the history of head-to-head meetings

• In face-to-face confrontations, a significant advantage on the side of Benfica, which won the battle of the first round with a score of 4:1.
• Rio Ave plays well at home, 7 wins, 6 draws and only three defeats.
• Benfica away has 10 wins, two draws and four losses.

Rio Ave vs Benfica Prediction

Nothing cardinally for the teams in this game is not decided, the guests are favorites, although they have no motivation at all. Perhaps Benfica will get a chance to play reserve players, who will be given the opportunity to prove themselves. The hosts have an impressive unbeaten streak, and they will try to continue it. It seems logical to bet on the exchange of goals.

Prediction on game Both teams to score - Yes

Odds: 1.8

Betwinner Bonus Code

DAILYSPORTS7 Promo code copied

4.75

Bet now