Rio Ave W vs SL Benfica W: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Rio Ave W prepare to host SL Benfica W on May 10, 2026, with kick-off at 15:45, this PORTUGAL: Divisiao 1 - Women fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Rio Ave W, currently 8th in the standings with 17 points from 17 games, trail the leaders by 28 points. They've earned 11 points from 8 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

SL Benfica W, sitting 1st with 45 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 22 points from 8 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 draw in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 13 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Rio Ave W and SL Benfica W have favored SL Benfica W, with SL Benfica W claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-2). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Valadares Gaia W, Rio Ave W recorded a 1-0 victory while lining up in a standard formation.

SL Benfica W's last outing came against Sporting W, where they secured a 3-1 victory using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Rio Ave W are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Rio Ave W and SL Benfica W are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Rio Ave W's fixtures have averaged 1.5 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 6 clean sheets. SL Benfica W's games average 3.4 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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