Portugal · 1a Divisão - Women · Matchweek 217:30
Rio Ave WLLLDD

0 – 2

Friday, 18 September 2026

· Analysis updated 06:42 UTC

Rio Ave W vs SL Benfica W Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 0.56 expected goals for Rio Ave W and 2.05 for SL Benfica W, a combined total of 2.61. That distribution gives SL Benfica W the largest share of the 1X2 market at 72%, with the draw at 19%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 48% for over 2.5 goals and 37% for both teams to score, with 0–2 the single most likely scoreline at 15%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 72% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

SL Benfica W win

72.4% probability

High confidenceLow data42/100

Expected goals

0.56 – 2.05

Model version

poisson-v2

Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Rio Ave W home form

    4 points from their last 4 home matches in our dataset.

  • SL Benfica W away threat

    Scored in 5 of their last 5 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates SL Benfica W to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 72%, against 9% / 19% / 72% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 0.56 goals for Rio Ave W and 2.05 for SL Benfica W, a combined 2.61 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Rio Ave W win9%
Draw19%
SL Benfica W win72%

Double chance 1X

28%

Double chance 12

81%

Double chance X2

91%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals74%
Over 2.5 goals48%
Over 3.5 goals27%
Both teams to score37%

Correct score

  • 0–215.4%
  • 0–115.1%
  • 0–310.5%
  • 1–28.7%
  • 1–18.4%

Recent form

Rio Ave W

  • 2026-09-26T10:00:00.000Z · A vs Valadares Gaia W · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-09-18T17:30:00.000Z · H vs SL Benfica W · 0-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-13T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Torreense W · 0-3 (L)
  • 2026-05-31T10:00:00.000Z · A vs Gil Vicente W · 2-0 (W)
  • 2026-05-23T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Gil Vicente W · 1-1 (D)

SL Benfica W

  • 2026-10-24T14:30:00.000Z · H vs Sporting CP W · 4-1 (W)
  • 2026-10-18T10:00:00.000Z · A vs Marítimo W · 4-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-30T19:00:00.000Z · H vs Bayern Munich W · 0-3 (L)
  • 2026-09-22T19:00:00.000Z · A vs Juventus W · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-18T17:30:00.000Z · A vs Rio Ave W · 2-0 (W)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

1a Divisão - Women table

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1Torreense W54011612
2SL Benfica W44001212
3Sporting CP W5311510
4Valadares Gaia W530229
5Sporting Braga W522148
6Porto W514027
7Racing Power W5122-45
8Rio Ave W5023-62
9Vitoria Guimaraes W4013-71
10Marítimo W5005-240

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is SL Benfica W win, at 72.4%. Its single most likely scoreline is 0–2.

It puts both teams scoring at 37% and over 2.5 goals at 48%.

A 72% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.