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Benfica host Rio Ave at Estadio da Luz, Lisboa on Sunday, May 2 at 6:00 PM in the Primeira Liga.
Benfica come into this fixture in red-hot form (4W from last 5). Rio Ave travel struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.
History strongly favours Benfica here — they've won 8 of 10 previous meetings against Rio Ave, with 2 draws. Their last encounter ended in Rio Ave won 0–2. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.2 per game in recent meetings.
Verdict: Benfica look the stronger side on current evidence. Expect them to control proceedings at home, though Rio Ave will make it uncomfortable. Benfica to win.