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Real Sociedad - Benfica
UEFA Champions League - Reale Arena
4th Round
Prediction 1
Real Sociedad to Win
9/10 (1.90)
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Prediction 2
Under 2.5 Goals
7/10 (1.70)
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* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change
Real Sociedad take on Benfica at the Reale Arena in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, November 8th. Top meets bottom in Group D when La Real host Portuguese giants Benfica this week. Read our Champions League predictions and betting tips along with the latest odds for the fixture below in our detailed match preview.
Today's Predictions for Real Sociedad vs Benfica
Benfica will be eliminated from the Champions League if they lose their tough test in Spain against Real Sociedad on Wednesday evening. Read our top Real Sociedad vs Benfica predictions for this week’s fixture.
Contents
Real Sociedad to Win
- Real Sociedad won two and drew one of their opening three matches in Group D.
- In contrast, Benfica were beaten in all three of their group games.
- Benfica’s loss at home to Real Sociedad last month was nestled inside that run of defeats.
- Real Sociedad have lost just once in eight home assignments in all competitions this term.
Under 2.5 Goals
- 100% of Real Sociedad’s three UCL group games this season have featured under 2.5 goals.
- Similarly, all three of Benfica’s three tests in Group D have also produced under 2.5 goals.
- Under 2.5 goals has landed in five of Real Sociedad’s last seven tussles in all comps.
- Seven of Benfica’s last eight competitive fixtures have also spawned two or fewer goals.
Top Betting Odds and Stats for Real Sociedad vs Benfica
View our extensive table of stats for Wednesday’s encounter featuring Real Sociedad vs Benfica below alongside a handy tool to help you choose the most lucrative odds. If you’re searching for more of the best football tips, we recommend checking out our dedicated page by clicking the link.
Head to Head
24/10/23
UEFA Champions League UCL
Benfica
Real Sociedad
0
1
Last Five - Real Sociedad
02/12/23
Spain Primera Liga Liga
Osasuna
Real Sociedad
1
1
D
29/11/23
UEFA Champions League UCL
FC Salzburg
Real Sociedad
0
0
D
26/11/23
Spain Primera Liga Liga
Sevilla
Real Sociedad
1
2
W
11/11/23
Spain Primera Liga Liga
Almeria
Real Sociedad
1
3
W
08/11/23
UEFA Champions League UCL
Benfica
Real Sociedad
1
3
W
Last Five - Benfica
29/11/23
UEFA Champions League UCL
Inter Milan
Benfica
3
3
D
25/11/23
Portugal Cup Portugal
Famalicao
Benfica
0
2
W
12/11/23
Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal
Sporting
Benfica
1
2
W
08/11/23
UEFA Champions League UCL
Real Sociedad
Benfica
3
1
L
04/11/23
Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal
Chaves
Benfica
0
2
W
Let's take a closer look at the latest markets, Real Sociedad – Benfica odds and probability figures ahead of Wednesday’s scuffle below.
Real Sociedad odds: 9/10 (1.90) – 52.6%
Draw odds: 9/4 (3.25) – 30.8%
Benfica odds: 31/10 (4.10) – 24.4%
Group D leaders Real Sociedad have been installed as Wednesday’s expected winners and the bookies have set the probability of a home win at 52.6%. The Spanish side can also be backed in the markets at 1/2 (1.50) to win either half and that option comes with an implied probability of 66.7%. A 1-0 win in favour of La Real – mirroring the score between the teams last month – is an attractive prospect in the correct score market at 5/1 (6.00). That outcome has a 16.70% probability of success.
Real Sociedad vs Benfica Team News & Injuries
Read all of the latest injury updates, Real Sociedad vs Benfica lineups and team news for Wednesday’s Champions League fixture below.
Real Sociedad
Jon Pacheco, Andre Silva, Kieran Tierney, David Silva and Martin Merquelanz are all in the treatment room for Real Sociedad and will miss Wednesday's crucial Group D encounter with Benfica.
Predicted Lineup for Real Sociedad: Remiro – Traore, Zubeldia, Le Normand, Munoz – Mendez, Merino, Zubimendi – Kubo, Barrenetxea, Oyarzabal
Benfica
Benfica will be without the services of David Neres, Alexander Bah and Orkun Kokcu this week. The Portuguese giants need to win in Spain on Wednesday to resurrect their chances of qualifying from Group D.
Predicted Lineup for Benfica: Trubin – Chiquinho, Silva, Otamendi, Jurasek – Neves, Aursnes, Gouveia, Rafa, Mario, Musa
Player to Watch – Takefusa Kubo
Japanese winger Takefusa Kubo has been a star performer for Real Sociedad this season both in Liga and the Champions League, and the exciting 22-year-old has already bagged six goals and three assists from the flank in all competitions. Kubo has the skills to terrorise the Benfica defence on Wednesday.
Starting Lineups
Official lineups are usually released approximately one hour before kick-off.
Real Sociedad
Benfica
