Real Sociedad vs Benfica Prediction, Tips & Odds – Nov. 08, 2023
Real Sociedad vs Benfica Prediction 08.11.2023. In the fourth round of the group stage of the Champions League, Real Sociedad welcomes Benfica. The match is scheduled for Wednesday at 18:45 at the Reale Arena stadium.
The previous duel in the most robust European competition was just between these two teams, and Real Sociedad triumphed, with a score of 0:1.
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Real Sociedad vs Benfica Odds
Real Sociedad Team News
Lazio is in the previous round of LaLiga, Real Sociedad lost to Barcelona at home 0:1. The match was statistically completely even, and the home team capitulated in the second minute of stoppage time, conceding a goal, after which they failed to get back into the match.
They currently occupy the seventh position in the table with 19 points, two less than the fifth-placed Athletic Bilbao. In the Champions League, they are tied for first place with seven points, the same number as Inter. In the last five competitive matches, they registered three wins, with one draw and one loss each.
Real Sociedad defender Hamari Traore was forced off the pitch with a muscle problem last weekend and is not expected to be fit for Wednesday’s game, joining Kieran Tierney, Andre Silva, and Martin Merquelanz in the treatment room. The potential absence of Traore is likely to result in Aritz Elustond or Alvaro Odriozola starting at right-back, who will line up in the back four alongside Igor Zubeldia, Robin Le Normand, and Aihen Munoz.
With three goals in as many games in the Champions League group stage, including the winner in the aforementioned 1-0 win against Benfica, Brais Mendez is likely to retain his place in midfield with Mikel Merino and Martin Zubimendi, while an attacking trio made up of Takefusa Kubo, Mikel Oyarzabal and Andera Barrenetxa probably remained unchanged.
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— Real Sociedad 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 (@RealSociedadEN) November 6, 2023
Benfica Team News
In the last league match, Benfica defeated Chaves away with 0:2. The visiting team scored both goals in the second half, and the scorers were Fredrik Aursnes in the 59th minute and Joao Mario in the 80th minute, with a goal from the penalty spot.
In the Portugal League, they currently occupy the second position in the table with 25 points won, three less than the first-placed Sporting, while in the Champions League, they are in last place in the table, without a single point won. In four previous competitive matches, they recorded two wins one draw, and one loss each.
As for the players who will miss the next match, Juan Bernat is out after missing the win against Chaves last weekend with a muscle injury, while Orkun Kokcu, Alexander Bah, and David Neres are also out.
Coach Roger Schmidt could opt for three players in the back line with Antonio Silva, Nicolas Otamendi, and Morata, while the duo of Fredrik Aursnes and Joao Neves could potentially continue in the flanking positions in midfield. Top scorer Angel di Maria has not scored any of his seven goals in all competitions this season in the Champions League, but the experienced winger is expected to start in attack alongside Rafa Silva and either Arthur Cabral or Petar Musa.
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— SL Benfica (@slbenfica_en) November 6, 2023
Real Sociedad vs Benfica H2H
The only duel between these teams in the history of football was played in the last round of the Champions League two weeks ago, in which Real Sociedad triumphed with 0:1.
Injuries and suspensions
Real Sociedad: Hamari Traore, Kieran Tierney, Andre Silva, Martin Merquelanz
Benfica: Juan Bernat, Orkun Kokcu, Alexander Bah, David Neres
Expected Lineups
Real Sociedad (4-3-3): Remiro; Elustondo, Zubeldia, Le Normand, Munoz; Mendez, Zubimendi, Merino; Kubo, Oyarzabal, Barrenetxea
Benfica (3-4-3): Trubin; Silva, Otamendi, Morato; Neves, Mario, Luis, Aursnes; Silva, Cabral, Di Maria
Real Sociedad vs Benfica Prediction
Real Sociedad is a slight favorite in this match due to the advantage of the home field, better form in the Champions League, the situation in the table and the duel between them. However, Benfica still has a chance for a total turnaround in this group, so we cannot bet on the home team’s victory with certainty. Therefore, our betting suggestion is a triumph for Sociedad or a draw, with a maximum of three goals scored, as a more closed game is expected.
Kick-off Time: Wednesday, 08.11.2023, 6:45 AM Local Time (GMT 0), 18:45 CET
Prediction: Real Sociedad/draw & under 3.5
Odds (when tipped): 1.68
Sportsbook: Ivibet
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