Liga Pro leaders Benfica take on Rio Ave at Estádio da Luz, with eyes on extending their lead at the top. The Eagles earned a vital point against Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night.

Odysseas Vlachodimos was outstanding against the Parisians, who took the lead in the 22nd minute through Lionel Messi. Barely four minutes before the break, Benfica benefited from Danilo Pereira to secure a valuable point ahead of the second leg in Paris next week.

Visitors Rio Ave earned a narrow win over Santa Clara last weekend to end their three-game winless run.

Date and kickoff time

UK (BST) 6:00 PM 

CEST: 7:00 PM

Eastern Time: 01:30 PM

Central Time:  12:30 PM

Mountain Time: 11:30 PM

Pacific Time: 10:30 PM

Gulf Standard Time: 9:30 PM

Indian Standard Time: 11:00 PM 

Benfica vs Rio Ave live stream and TV channel 

UK: Benfica TV International 

US: fuboTV, Benfica TV International

Portugal: Benfica TV

Brazil: ESPN2, GUIGO, NOW NET e Claro, Star+

Canada: Benfica TV International

France: Benfica TV International, RMC Sport 1, RMC Sport en direct

Germany: DAZN, sportdigital, Sport1 Extra

Netherlands: Ziggo Sport Voetbal

Team News 

SL Benfica

A victory for Benfica against Rio Ave could extend the lead at the top of the table, although second place Sporting Braga will take on GD Chaves at home.

Lucas Verissimo is out with a knee problem, while Morato is also on the sidelines due to an ankle injury.

Rio Ave

Rio Ave has no significant injury report ahead of the clash on Saturday evening. The Vilacondenses are motivated following their triumph over Santa Clara last weekend.