A pair of the top goal-scorers in the Primeira Liga square off when Vangelis Pavlidis' Benfica visits Clayton Fernandes Silva's Rio Ave FC on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at Estadio dos Arcos beginning at 2:00 PM ET. Pavlidis ranks fourth with nine goals and Fernandes Silva has scored 12 goals to rank third.
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Benfica earned the win in its last contest 3-0 over Nacional de Madeira at home on March 8. Nacional de Madeira was outshot in the matchup, 11 to 19.
In its last match on March 10, Rio Ave FC was handed a 1-0 road loss to FC Famalicao, while putting up four fewer shots than FC Famalicao.
Ahead of this matchup, here's what you need to get ready for Sunday's Primeira Liga action.
Benfica will visit Rio Ave in a Matchday 26 clash of the 2024/2025 Primeira Liga season. Find here all game details, kickoff times and broadcast options available for both TV and streaming platforms.
Rio Ave will face off against Benfica in a Matchday 26 showdown of the 2024/2025 Primeira Liga season. Fans in the USA can find all the essential details here, including kickoff times, TV channels, and streaming options to watch the game live.
Benfica are coming off a tough elimination from the UEFA Champions League after being outclassed by Barcelona in both legs of their tie. With their European aspirations dashed, the Primeira Liga now takes center stage as their primary focus.
To stay at the top of the standings, they’ll need a win, with the added advantage of having a game in hand. Their next challenge comes in the form of Rio Ave, who sit in 10th place with 29 points. While they may not have much to fight for in the standings, a win against a top team like Benfica provide plenty of motivation for the underdogs.
CT: 12:00 PM
MT: 11:00 AM
PT: 10:00 AM
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Benfica earned the win in its last contest 3-0 over Nacional de Madeira at home on March 8. Nacional de Madeira was outshot in the matchup, 11 to 19.
In its last match on March 10, Rio Ave FC was handed a 1-0 road loss to FC Famalicao, while putting up four fewer shots than FC Famalicao.
Ahead of this matchup, here's what you need to get ready for Sunday's Primeira Liga action.
How to watch Rio Ave FC vs. Benfica
- Match Day: Sunday, March 16, 2025
- Match Time: 2:00 PM ET
- TV: GolTV
- Stadium: Estadio dos Arcos
- Live Stream: Watch LIVE with Fubo!
Benfica vs. Rio Ave FC matchup stats
- Benfica is second in the Primeira Liga in goals scored (56 overall, 2.3 per game), and Rio Ave FC is 16th in goals conceded (40 overall, 1.6 per game).
- Rio Ave FC has scored 27 goals in 25 matches this season (10th in Primeira Liga), and Benfica has conceded 18 goals in 24 games (first in league).
- In terms of goal differential, Benfica is second in the Primeira Liga at +38.
- Rio Ave FC has been outscored 40-27, and its -13 goal differential is 12th in the Primeira Liga.
Benfica will visit Rio Ave in a Matchday 26 clash of the 2024/2025 Primeira Liga season. Find here all game details, kickoff times and broadcast options available for both TV and streaming platforms.
Rio Ave will face off against Benfica in a Matchday 26 showdown of the 2024/2025 Primeira Liga season. Fans in the USA can find all the essential details here, including kickoff times, TV channels, and streaming options to watch the game live.
Benfica are coming off a tough elimination from the UEFA Champions League after being outclassed by Barcelona in both legs of their tie. With their European aspirations dashed, the Primeira Liga now takes center stage as their primary focus.
To stay at the top of the standings, they’ll need a win, with the added advantage of having a game in hand. Their next challenge comes in the form of Rio Ave, who sit in 10th place with 29 points. While they may not have much to fight for in the standings, a win against a top team like Benfica provide plenty of motivation for the underdogs.
When will the Rio Ave vs Benfica match be played?
Rio Ave will take on Benfica in a Matchday 26 clash of the 2024/2025 Primeira Liga this Sunday, March 16, with kickoff scheduled for 1:00 PM (ET).Rio Ave vs Benfica: Time by State in the USA
ET: 1:00 PMCT: 12:00 PM
MT: 11:00 AM
PT: 10:00 AM
How to watch Rio Ave vs Benfica in the USA
Catch this 2024-25 Primeira Liga clash between Rio Ave and Benfica live in the USA on Fubo (free trial). Additional viewing options include GolTV, Fanatiz.
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