Real Sociedad - FC Salzburg
UEFA Champions League - Reale Arena
5th Round
* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change
Real Sociedad face Salzburg in the Champions League on Wednesday 29th of November in a match that matters more in terms of position rather than qualification. Real Sociedad have already secured their place in the knockout stages of the competition while Salzburg can no longer mathematically qualify. Therefore, Sociedad are playing for top spot while Salzburg are playing to get into the Europa League. Ahead of the match check out our football betting tips relating to the fixture.
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Real Sociedad vs Salzburg prediction & free betting tips
Real Sociedad have been mightily impressive in the Champions League this season and are in with a legitimate chance of topping Group D ahead of Inter Milan. Their defensive record is particularly strong so Salzburg could be in for a rough night in Spain.
Real Sociedad to win
- Real Sociedad are unbeaten in the Champions League this season.
- Real Sociedad have won four of their last five matches in all competitions.
- Real Sociedad beat Salzburg 2-0 in the reverse fixture.
Real Sociedad to keep a clean sheet
- Real Sociedad have conceded just two goals in the Champions League this season.
- Salzburg have only scored three goals in the Champions League this season.
- Real Sociedad kept a clean sheet in the reverse fixture in Salzburg.
More tips: Champions League betting predictions
Real Sociedad vs Salzburg odds, H2H stats, and recent form
Head to Head
03/10/23
UEFA Champions League UCL
FC Salzburg
Real Sociedad
0
2
22/02/18
UEFA Europa League UEL
FC Salzburg
Real Sociedad
2
1
15/02/18
UEFA Europa League UEL
Real Sociedad
FC Salzburg
2
2
Last Five - Real Sociedad
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
04/11/23
Spain Primera Liga Liga
Barcelona
Real Sociedad
1
0
L
01/11/23
Spain Copa del Rey Spain
CD Bunol
Real Sociedad
0
1
W
Last Five - FC Salzburg
25/11/23
Austria Bundesliga AUB
Hartberg
FC Salzburg
2
3
W
12/11/23
Austria Bundesliga AUB
FK Austria Vienna
FC Salzburg
0
0
D
08/11/23
UEFA Champions League UCL
Inter Milan
FC Salzburg
1
0
L
04/11/23
Austria Bundesliga AUB
WSG Swarovski Tirol
FC Salzburg
0
2
W
01/11/23
Austria Cup Austria
Hartberg
FC Salzburg
1 (4)
1 (5)
W
Real Sociedad odds: 17/20 (1.53) – 65.2%
Draw odds: 7/2 (4.50) – 22.2%
Salzburg odds: 11/2 (6.50) – 15.4%
Unsurprisingly, the bookmakers consider Real Sociedad as the favourites for this match and they have been priced at odds-on. They have a win probability of 65.2% while Salzburg have a win probability of just 15.4%.
Real Sociedad vs Salzburg lineups and latest team news
Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad have had to adapt to life after David Silva earlier than expected this season after the Spaniard was forced into early retirement following an ACL injury in the summer. They struggled at first but are beginning to find their way and are making their way up La Liga.
For the match against Salzburg, manager Imanol Alguacil is expected to go full strength despite qualification already being secured. The only two players he is without for the match against Salzburg Martin Merquelanz and Carlos Fernandez.
Predicted lineup
Remiro – Traore, Zubeldia, Le Normand, Munoz – Mendez, Zubimendi, Merino, Oyarzabal – Sadiq, Kubo
Salzburg
Salzburg manager, Gerhard Struber, has a far bigger injury list than his opposite number with the Austrian outfit currently missing nine players due to injury. The list includes several important first team players including Aleksa Terzic, Andreas Ulmer and Oumar Solet.
The key men for Salzburg on the night will be playmaker, Oscar Gloukh and striker Petar Ratkov. The two men, who are just 19 and 20 respectively, are central to everything Salzburg do and will have to be heavily involved if the away side are to get anything on the night.
Predicted lineup
Schlager – Morgalla, Dedic, Pavlovic, Guindo – Bidstrup, Sucic, Forson – Gloukh – Ratkov, Konate
Starting lineups
The official starting lineups will be announced via UEFA around an hour before kick off.
Player to watch: Mikel Oyarzabal
Mikel Oyarzabal has been Real Sociedad's brightest player so far this season and has found the back of the net nine times from midfield. He is averaging a goal every 136 minutes and was rested at the weekend ahead of the match against Salzburg so will be raring to go.
