TIPS - SL Benfica VS Rio Ave FC

[(SL Benfica) Strength]:
1. SL Benfica currently rank 2nd in the league standings. Facing Rio Ave F.C., who are 3rd from the bottom, SL Benfica are confident of securing a win and are highly motivated.
2. SL Benfica have recorded 7 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in their last 10 matches, showing excellent form. In the last round of the Primeira Liga, they secured a 3-0 away victory over AVS Futebol SAD.
3. SL Benfica have recorded 6 wins, 3 draws, and 1 loss in their last 10 home matches, demonstrating strong recent home performances.
4. SL Benfica have scored 17 goals and conceded only 5 ones in their last 10 matches, showing balanced performance in both offense and defense.
5. In their last 10 encounters, SL Benfica have recorded 9 wins and 1 draw, remaining unbeaten and holding a significant historical advantage.
6. The AH line is -2.25 for the home side, which is in favor of SL Benfica.

[(SL Benfica) Weakness]:
1. SL Benfica defenders Alexander Bah, midfielder Manuel Silva, forwards Lukebakio and Bruma are all injured and will miss this round of the Primeira Liga.

[(Rio Ave FC) Weakness]:
1. Rio Ave F.C. currently rank 3rd from the bottom in the Primeira Liga standings. Visiting SL Benfica, Rio Ave F.C., who are poor in form, have little chance of winning and lack motivation.
2. Rio Ave F.C. midfielder Theofanis Bakoulas is injured and will be unavailable for this round of the league.
3. Rio Ave F.C. have recorded 3 draws and 2 losses in their last 5 Primeira Liga matches, indicating poor form. In the last round, they lost 0-3 at home to FC Porto.
4. Rio Ave F.C. have recorded 2 draws and 3 losses in their last 5 away matches, showing very weak away form. In their last away match, they lost 1-3 to Moreirense.
5. Rio Ave F.C. have conceded 12 goals in their last 5 matches, indicating average recent defensive performance.
6. Rio Ave F.C. lost 2 successive games in AH.

[Tips]:
SL Benfica have recorded 7 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in their last 10 matches, showing excellent form.

The team currently rank 2nd in the league standings.

Rio Ave F.C. have recorded 3 draws and 2 losses in their last 5 Primeira Liga matches, indicating poor form.

They currently rank 3rd from the bottom in the Primeira Liga standings.

In their last 10 encounters, SL Benfica have recorded 9 wins and 1 draw, remaining unbeaten and holding a significant historical advantage.

The AH line is -2.25 for the home side, which is in favor of SL Benfica.

To sum up, SL Benfica are expected to secure a convincing home victory over Rio Ave F.C. and claim all three points.

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