Very strong pick · fair odds 1.13 · bookmaker 1.20 · Won ✓
10/10Rating
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Value bet: Benfica U23 to win @ 1.73 – our chance 65% vs 58% implied by the price (edge +12%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultBenfica U23 to win ✗65% · @1.73
Double chanceBenfica U23 or draw ✓88% · @1.20
Benfica U23 vs Rio Ave U23 preview and prediction
The match
Benfica U23 host Rio Ave U23 in the Liga Revelação U23 on Thursday 20 August, with kick-off at 17:00 (WAT). Benfica U23 are 11th with 14 points from 11 games (in the bottom half), while Rio Ave U23 sit 4th on 19 points (in the top four).
Form guide
Benfica U23's last 5: LLWWL Most recently they lost to Famalicão U23 1–2 at home. At home they have won 1 and lost 3 of their last 4. They average 1.3 scored and 1.7 conceded.
Rio Ave U23's last 5: LWLWL Most recently they lost to União Leiria U23 0–1 away. They average 1.2 scored and 1.2 conceded.
Rio Ave U23 arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.5 points a game against 1.0.
Value angle: Benfica U23 to win at 1.73 – 65% on our numbers against 58% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Benfica U23 or draw – a 88% chance at odds of 1.20, above our fair price of 1.13, so there is value in it. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Benfica U2365%fair 1.55 · @1.73
Draw24%fair 4.25 · @3.40
Rio Ave U2312%fair 8.52 · @3.90
Most likely scores
Goal projections appear once goal data is in.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Benfica U23 to win✗
65%
1.55
1.73 ▲
Double chance
Benfica U23 or draw✓
88%
1.13
1.20 ▲
Form
Benfica U23 – last 6
LLWWLL
28 Apr
vs Famalicão U23
1–2
L
24 Apr
@ Sporting CP U23
1–2
L
12 Apr
vs Leixões U23
2–1
W
7 Apr
@ Santa Clara U23
3–2
W
21 Mar
vs Academico Viseu U23
0–1
L
10 Mar
vs Torreense U23
1–2
L
1.3Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Rio Ave U23 – last 6
LWLWLW
28 Apr
@ União Leiria U23
0–1
L
21 Apr
vs Portimonense U23
1–0
W
14 Apr
vs Estoril U23
0–2
L
8 Apr
vs Marítimo U23
3–1
W
29 Mar
@ Estrela U23
0–1
L
18 Mar
vs Gil Vicente U23
3–2
W
1.2Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Benfica U23 and Rio Ave U23.
What is the prediction for Benfica U23 vs Rio Ave U23?
Our pick is Benfica U23 or draw with a 88% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Benfica U23 vs Rio Ave U23?
On our numbers Benfica U23 have a 65% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Rio Ave U23 12%.
When is Benfica U23 vs Rio Ave U23?
Benfica U23 vs Rio Ave U23 (Liga Revelação U23) kicks off on Thursday 20 August 2026 at 17:00 (West Africa Time).
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
