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Liga Portugal, Round 15
What to know
Rio Ave host Benfica in round 15 of the Liga Portugal on Sunday 20 December 2026. Kickoff is at 03:00 Mecca time at Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube, Vila do Conde.
- Benfica have scored in each of their last 10 matches.
- Vangelis Pavlidis leads the way for Benfica with 8 goals this season.
Which channel shows Rio Ave vs Benfica?
Channels showing this match, by country.
Broadcasters have not been announced yet. Check back closer to kickoff.
Form
The last five matches of each team before this one, most recent at the top.
Rio AveWho is out: Rio Ave and Benfica
Rio Ave- No absences reported.
Benfica- No absences reported.
Stadium: Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube
Table: Liga Portugal
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Porto |
7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | +15 | 21 |
| 2 | Benfica |
7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | +15 | 16 |
| 3 |  Sporting CP |
7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | +9 | 15 |
| 4 |  Santa Clara |
7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | +7 | 15 |
| 5 |  Arouca |
7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | +3 | 11 |
| 6 |  Sporting Braga |
6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +2 | 11 |
| 7 |  Academico Viseu |
7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 11 |
| 8 |  Estrela Amadora |
7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| 9 |  Gil Vicente |
6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| 10 |  Alverca |
7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -2 | 8 |
| 11 |  Marítimo |
7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -4 | 8 |
| 12 |  Moreirense |
7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -6 | 8 |
| 13 |  Famalicão |
7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 7 |
| 14 |  Vitória Guimarães |
7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -3 | 5 |
| 15 |  Nacional |
7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -8 | 4 |
| 16 | Rio Ave |
7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -10 | 4 |
| 17 |  Casa Pia |
7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -13 | 4 |
| 18 |  Estoril |
7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | -7 | 2 |
Questions and answers
What time does Rio Ave vs Benfica kick off?
Rio Ave vs Benfica kicks off on Sunday 20 December 2026 at 03:00 Mecca time (00:00 UTC). This page also shows the time in your own timezone.
Which channel is showing Rio Ave vs Benfica?
Broadcasters have not been announced yet. This page updates as soon as they are.
Where is Rio Ave vs Benfica being played?
At Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube in Vila do Conde, which holds 5,300 people.
How can I watch Rio Ave vs Benfica if it isn't shown in my country?
Connect a VPN to one of the countries in the list above where the match is shown, then open that broadcaster's website or app. Some broadcasters need their own subscription.