FULL SQUADS AND PREDICTED XIS
Benfica
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Rio Ave
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Benfica
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Rio Ave
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Team news
Confirmed lineups for the Primeira Liga land after kickoff, not before. Until the teams are in, this is our predicted XI.
Benfica
No standout lineup notes for this match.
Rio Ave
No standout lineup notes for this match.
About this match
Benfica vs Rio Ave lineups
Updated
Predicted lineups and team news for Benfica vs Rio Ave in the Primeira Liga on 2 May 2027. Build your Starting 11 before kickoff and see how the crowd expects both teams to line up. Confirmed XIs are added the moment they are announced, usually about an hour before the 4pm BST kickoff.
- What is the predicted lineup for Benfica vs Rio Ave?
- Our predicted XIs for Benfica and Rio Ave are based on recent team news, form and fan predictions. Pick your own Starting 11 and compare it with the crowd.
- When are the confirmed lineups for Benfica vs Rio Ave announced?
- Official starting lineups are usually confirmed about an hour before kickoff. This page updates with both teams' confirmed XIs as soon as they are released.
- What time does Benfica vs Rio Ave kick off?
- Benfica vs Rio Ave kicks off at 4pm BST on 2 May 2027.