Portugal. Women. Division 1

Rio Ave (w) vs Benfica (w)

Rio Ave (w)
Finished
0-2
Benfica (w)

Match Preview

A mouth-watering Portugal. Women. Division 1 encounter awaits! Rio Ave (w) takes the field at Home Arena in Germany against Benfica (w) on Friday, September 18, 2026. The match begins at 19:30, overseen by referee Christian Dingert. Conditions are forecast as Light rain, 14°C. Injury doubts surround Koch from the home side and Lange from the visitors. The tale of their previous clashes: Benfica (w) 0 - 1 Rio Ave (w) (2023). Benfica (w) 3 - 2 Rio Ave (w) (2022). Benfica (w) 1 - 2 Rio Ave (w) (2021). Benfica (w) 4 - 1 Rio Ave (w) (2023). Benfica (w) 0 - 1 Rio Ave (w) (2023). We predict 3:2.

Post-Match Summary

Full time: Rio Ave (w) 0-2 Benfica (w). This Portugal. Women. Division 1 fixture lived up to expectations with end-to-end action. Bastian Dankert kept a tight grip on the match as tensions ran high in Germany.

Fan Reactions (7)

★★★★☆ 4.1 / 5 (7 reviews)
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Ralf C. Sep 16, 2026
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My dad and I watch every Rio Ave (w) game together. What a comeback! Our prediction: 2:3.

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Markus H. Sep 17, 2026
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Been waiting for this fixture since the schedule dropped! The ref was blind! Rio Ave (w) to win 0:2.

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Hannah F. Sep 17, 2026
★★★★☆

If Benfica (w) play like they did last week, they've got a chance. The ref was blind! Maybe 3:3?

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Sarah K. Sep 17, 2026
★★★☆☆

Local derby vibes! Rio Ave (w) vs Benfica (w) never disappoints. Heartbreaking loss. I'll go 2:2.

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Bernd A. Sep 17, 2026
★★★★★

Watching from the pub on Sep 18 — pints and football! The ref was blind! Calling it 2:2.

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Sarah K. Sep 17, 2026
★★★★★

First time watching Rio Ave (w) vs Benfica (w) live this season! Pure footballing magic! Prediction: 4:1.

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Lena D. Sep 17, 2026
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I'm so hyped for Rio Ave (w) vs Benfica (w) on Sep 18! Totally deserved win! My prediction: 3:2.