In Gameweek 9 of the Primeira Liga, Benfica faces Rio Ave.
Benfica:
- Third in the league, unbeaten in six matches.
- Recent 5-1 win over Gil Vicente; lost to Feyenoord in the Champions League midweek.
- Perfect at home with four wins, on a 15-game home win streak.
Rio Ave:
- Currently 12th, winless in four league matches (two losses, two draws).
- Last win was in early September; only two victories this season, both at home.
- Winless away since March 2023, on a 25-match winless streak.
Prediction:
Benfica is expected to win against struggling Rio Ave.