Vangelis Pavlidis brings up game 150 as Benfica meet Rio Ave
Benfica meet Rio Ave at Estádio da Luz, Monday 4:00am (Primeira Liga). Benfica arrive on a 4-game winning streak.
The big picture
Benfica come in 2nd on the ladder with 28 points; Rio Ave are 17th on 7. Benfica have the higher position to protect.
Form
Benfica have won four of their last five and most recently beat Lech Poznan 3–1.
Rio Ave have won one of their last five and most recently lost to Jagiellonia Bialystok 4–4.
Benfica arrive on a 4-game winning streak.
Rio Ave have lost their last three.
Head to head
We have no previous meeting between these two on record, so this one is a genuine first look.
Players to watch
For Benfica, watch Jhon Durán (0.7 goals a game in 2026-27) and Vangelis Pavlidis (0.7 goals a game in 2026-27).
For Rio Ave, watch Galeno (1 goals a game in 2018-19) and Gelson Dala (0.5 goals a game in 2018-19).
Milestone watch
Vangelis Pavlidis is set to play game 150.
At Estádio da Luz
Benfica have won 8 of their last 20 at Estádio da Luz.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder, Benfica go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
