Table toppers Benfica take a trip to mid-table Rio Ave in round twenty-six of the Portuguese Liga Pro. The match will be at the 5000 capacity Estádio do Rio Ave stadium.

Rio Ave are on a two-game winning streak after recording wins against Santa Clara and Gil Vincente. The visit of the Eagles would be the team’s first tough test since the loss at SC Braga.

Benfica, on the other hand, are looking to maintain their 10-point lead at the top of the table when they face the Rio Grande. The Eagles are on a nine-game winning streak in the league since the 2-2 draw with Sporting CP on January 15th.

What is the date and kickoff time

Date: Sunday, April 2nd, 2023

Kickoff time: 6:00 PM BST and CET.

Where to watch Rio Ave vs Benfica on TV and live stream online

You can watch the Benfica game today on BT Sport 4 in the UK. Fanatiz USA and fuboTV will provide live streams in the US.

Portugal: Sport TV1 and Sport TV+

United Kingdom: BT Sport 4 and BT Sport App

US: fuboTV

Germany: DAZN

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Team News

Rio Ave will be without Joca and Leonardo Ruiz due to injuries.

Benfica will also be without Julian Draxler, Goncalo Guedes, and Mihailo Ristic due to injuries.