While an exciting encounter is promised, rio avenue I will host Benfica It will take place on Friday at the Estadio do Rio Avenue, with both teams aiming to end the campaign on a positive note.
match preview
Villa Condenses will be looking to maintain their impressive unbeaten record, while the Eagles will be looking to build on their recent home wins.
Rio Ave extended their unbeaten run in Primeira Liga to 11 games on Saturday afternoon. They visited Portimonense and drew in a thrilling four-goal game, but they could have done better.
Rio Ave took the lead in the final minutes of the game with goals from Amine Udrili and center back Renato Pantalon.
but, Portimonense Helio Varela made it one point in the 97th minute with his sixth goal of the season.
Despite an 11-game unbeaten run, Luis Freire's side have won just two Primeira Liga games during that period.
That explains why Friday's hosts are only 10th, 24 points behind Europe's bottom Vitoria de Guimaraes.
Last weekend's draw against Portimonense means Vilacondenses have gone the entire Primeira Liga season without an away win.
They have secured 25 of their 36 points in the league at the Estadio do Rio Avenue, keeping them from bottom of the table.
Emmanuel Boateng, who played for Rio Ave in the 2014-15 season, returned to the club from China in 2022. The Ghanaian has scored 13 goals in two years in the Primeira Liga.
Lost Primeira Liga title to rival sporting lisbonBenfica eased some of the pain with a 5-0 win over seventh place. Arouca on sunday.The Eagles recorded their biggest win since winning 6-1. Vizela February 18th.
Roger Schmidt's side took a three-goal lead by half-time with goals from Angel Di Maria, Olukun Kokuku and Rafa Silva.
Di Maria added his second after the break and substitute Kasper Tengstedt rounded out the five-goal tally with his fourth goal of the season.
Heading into the final weekend of the Primeira Liga, Benfica are firmly in second place in the league standings.
They are eight points behind champions Sporting and 10 points behind third place. portoare fighting to retain automatic qualification for the Europa League.
Benfica, who were undefeated at home in 17 Primeira Liga games, missed out on Portugal's consecutive title due to struggles on the road.
All of Benfica's four losses this season have been away, with their most recent loss being 2-0 at home. Famalican May 5th.
Having won their last 12 meetings with Rio Ave, Benfica are confident of ending the 2023-24 season on a high this Friday.
Team news and updates:
Rio Ave winger substituted at half-time in the draw with Portimonense Umaro Embalo may be removed in favor of Marios Vrousay.
center back Helder Sa The 21-year-old could be promoted to the starting XI after assisting Pantaloon off the bench last weekend.
Benfica, who were close to a four-goal lead after the final 60 minutes, rested some of their players ahead of this weekend's final match. antonio silva and Florentino Ruiz Both left early.
danish striker Tengstedt If Schmidt rotates up front in the final game, he could make his eighth start in the league this season.
Eagles will be without right back alexander bar Due to muscle damage Fredrik Ausnes He will start from the back line.
Prediction and analysis
Benfica have an overwhelming record against Rio Ave, winning their last 12 meetings. The visiting team will be confident of finishing the season on a high note, while Rio Avenue will be keen to battle for a top half finish.