A high-stakes clash awaits at Estadio da Luz as Benfica host Rio Ave at 9:15 PM today, both eyeing a key result in the Primeira Liga.

Benfica enter this contest riding a strong wave of form, with 4 wins from their last 5 matches. Rio Ave will be hoping to turn things around after a tough stretch.

Historically, Benfica hold the edge with 9 wins to Rio Ave's 0 in 10 meetings. 1 of those have ended in draws. Their most recent meeting saw Benfica edged it 2-3.

Benfica's preferred 4-1-3-2 shape may stretch the field, while Rio Ave's 3-4-3 setup looks built for discipline.

With so much at stake in the Primeira Liga, both teams will be eager to leave their mark. Fine margins could decide this contest.