Real Sociedad vs Salzburg Prediction, Tips & Odds -Nov. 29, 2023

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November 28, 2023

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Real Sociedad vs Salzburg Prediction 29.11.2023. In the fifth round of the group stage of the Champions League, Real Sociedad will welcome Salzburg. The match is scheduled for Wednesday at 21:00 at the Reale Arena stadium.

In the previous round, the home team defeated Benfica, while the visitors lost to Inter.

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Real Sociedad vs Salzburg Odds

Real Sociedad Team News

Regardless of the outcome here, if Real Sociedad beat Inter in the sixth round, then they are guaranteed to win the group thanks to their better head-to-head record. A match or better result than Inter here will have the advantage due to their better goal difference, as both teams have 10 points after three wins and a draw in the first round.

Imanolo Alguacil’s side were phenomenal in San Sebastian in the fourth round, demolishing Benfica in the first half to go into the break 3-0 up, also missing a penalty and having a goal disallowed by VAR. Benfica’s consolation goal had little effect on the situation, and it was only the second goal La Real conceded during the group stage, the best result in the competition.

Sociedad’s form in all competitions will give them confidence for another three points here, having lost just once at home all season, against Barcelona, and winning five of their last six games.

Real Sociedad have a mostly fully healthy squad to select from, with Kieran Tierney returning to their squad at the weekend after a brief absence that kept him out of Scotland duty earlier this month. A frustrating spell at the club looks set to continue for Andre Silva, who has played just 31 minutes since arriving at San Sebastian and will be joined by the injured Carlos Fernandez and Martin Merquelanz.

Russian youngster Arsen Zakharyan is getting more and more of a role in the team, mostly as a substitute, although he recently started in the win against Almeria, he faces strong competition in the form of Takefus Kubo, Brais Mendez, and Ander Barrenetxe, who are all in excellent form.

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Salzburg Team News

Salzburg is currently tied with Sturm Graz at the top of the table, with 33 points out of a possible 45, which is less than in previous seasons. The 3-2 win against Hartberg at the weekend was only the team’s third win in the last eight games, and this was also reflected in European competitions.

There were high hopes that Salzburg would be able to surprise in a tough group and go through after their away win against Benfica in the first round. However, their next three group games ended in defeat, including defeats at home to their upcoming opponents, and in back-to-back meetings with Inter, meaning third place is the best they can hope for. Two draws in the last two games guarantee them a place in the Europa League, while a better result than Benfica will also be enough for them here.

Salzburg has an incredible number of injuries ahead of this match, with ten first-team players currently sidelined.

The defense is the most affected part of the team, with the absence of central defenders Lukas Wallner, Bryan Okoh, Oumar Solet, and Samson Baidoo. Leandro Morgalla has been promoted from the youth team to cover, while injuries to Andreas Ulmer and Aleks Terzic at left-back mean Daouda Guindo has been handed a chance in the first team.

Sekou Koita and Fernando are also missing in attack, and Dijon Kameri and Maurits Kjaergaard make up the long list of injuries that coach Gerhard Struber will have to deal with.

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Injuries and suspensions

Real Sociedad: Carlos Fernandez, Martin Merquelanz, Andre Silva

Salzburg: Lukas Wallner, Bryan Okoh, Oumar Solet, Samson Baidoo, Andreas Ulmer, Aleksa Terzic, Sekou Koita, Fernando, Dijon Kameri, Maurits Kjaergaard

Expected Lineups

Real Sociedad (4-3-3): Alex Remiro; Elustondo, Zubeldia, Le Normand, Munoz; Brais Mendez, Zubimendi, Merino; Kubo, Oyarzabal, Barrenetxea

Salzburg (4-4-2): Schlager; Dedic, Morgalla, Pavlovic, Guindo; Gloukh, Bidstrup, Capaldo, Sucic; Konate, Ratkov