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Real Sociedad - Benfica predictions and free betting tips [08/11/2023]

Soccer
UEFA - Champions League
Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad
Home
08.11.2023, 17:45
3 : 1
3:1 (3:0)
Benfica
Benfica
Away
W1
Odds: 1.77Stake: 5/10
Pinnacle
win
+3.9

On Wednesday, 8 November, as part of the 4th round of the Champions League group stage, Copenhagen will welcome Benfica on their home turf. The "Eagles" will be eager to take revenge on the Basques after suffering a minimal defeat of 0:1 two weeks ago.

Predicted Line-ups

Real Sociedad: Remiro; Elustondo, Zubeldia, Le Normand, Munoz; Mendez, Zubimendi, Merino; Kubo, Oyarzabal, Barrenetxea.
Benfica: Trubin; Silva, Otamendi, Morato; Neves, Mario, Luis, Aursnes; Silva, Cabral, Di Maria.

Stadium

The match will take place in San Sebastian at the Reale Arena.

Real Sociedad

Real Sociedad is a real surprise of the current European campaign, and the team has every chance to practically secure their way into the Champions League playoff this Wednesday. Leveling in points with Internazionale Milano in the quartet D standings, the white-and-blues boast of 7 points gathered. Thanks to an attractive style of play and a refreshed line-up, the Basques began the season well, eliciting admiration from both their fans and the sports press.

This past weekend, the hosts welcomed Barcelona to their home ground, and they unfortunately let slip a draw – conceding a goal from Araujo in the 90th minute of the match (0:1). As a result, Sociedad dropped again outside of the top seven Spanish teams and will try to make amends to their fans.
In general, Imanol Alguacil's charges are participating in the Champions League for only the third time in their history and have won just five out of their last 17 home matches in European cups. The Basque's injury list hasn't grown since the last match. 

Benfica

Following a promising performance in the Champions League last season, Lisbon's Benfica is showing a far less bright side in the current campaign. Roger Schmidt's charges start the second round with zero points after suffering a third consecutive defeat against Real Sociedad two weeks ago. Failing to score a single goal, the reigning Portuguese champions recently overcame Arouca (2:0) in the Portuguese Cup and topped Chaves (0:2) in the national championship last weekend, which should add an extra spark of emotion to the players.

The match was decided on the precise strikes of Fredrik Aursnes and Joao Mario, and now the capital's team still trails three points behind the league leader, Sporting Lisbon, whom they are set to meet this Saturday. In fact, the "Eagles" are on the brink of being knocked out of the CL group for the seventh time in the last 11 years. Benfica Lisbon will be counting on Angel Di Maria's return (6 goals). Having managed to score in the second leg of the Cup, the Argentine represents the main attacking threat for the guests. 

Head to Head

The first match in the history of these teams took place two weeks ago in Lisbon, and at that time, Sociedad came out on top with a score of 0:1.

Match Prediction: Real Sociedad - Benfica

The Lisboetas need to score and win, otherwise an early knockout at the group stage will be practically guaranteed. However, it won't be easy: Sociedad has been practically impenetrable since the start of this European campaign (only 1 goal conceded). Furthermore, the Basques are perfect on counter-attacks - and the "Eagles" will sooner or later have to start opening up. My prediction is a victory for the home team.

Total Prediction

However, I do not entirely believe that the Lisboetas will fail to score at least once on Wednesday – Benfica's line-up is up to the task. My prediction is both teams to score.

Corner Prediction

Both teams advocate an attacking style of play and will conduct their attacks through the flanks. In the first match, the teams took a total of 10 corners – I believe they will replicate this figure.

Yellow Card Prediction

Neither team is known for their aggressiveness on the field, so it's unlikely the referee will show more than 4.5 yellow cards.

Score Prediction

I'll bet on an exact score of 2:1 in favor of Sociedad.

Match Events

M. Merino
1 - 0
6
'
M. Oyarzabal
2 - 0
11
'
M. Merino
15
'
20
'
Florentino
A. Barrenetxea
3 - 0
21
'
B. Mendez
29
'
31
'
D. Jurasek
49
'
Rafa Silva
3 - 1
A. Barrenetxea
63
'
64
'
P. Musa
C. Fernandez
70
'
B. Turrientes
70
'
A. Zakharyan
78
'
85
'
Chiquinho
85
'
G. Guedes
85
'
C. Tengstedt
A. Odriozola
86
'
C. Fernandez
86
'
Real Sociedad
Benfica

Match Statistics

Real Sociedad
Benfica
52
Ball Possession
48
17
Shots
11
10
Shots off target
7
7
Shots on target
4
0
Counter Attacks
0
10
Corners
3
2
Offsides
2
18
Fouls
9
2
Yellow cards
1
0
Red Cards
0

Formation

Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad
Benfica
Benfica
shirt
Remiro
shirt
Elustondo
shirt
Zubeldia
shirt
Normand
shirt
Muñoz
shirt
Méndez
shirt
Zubimendi
shirt
Merino
shirt
Barrenetxea
shirt
Kubo
shirt
Oyarzabal
shirt
Trubin
shirt
Silva
shirt
Otamendi
shirt
Morato
shirt
Neves
shirt
Luís
shirt
Mário
shirt
Aursnes
shirt
María
shirt
Cabral
shirt
Silva

Team Lineup

Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad
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Álex Remiro
Goalkeeper
1
avatar
Aritz Elustondo
Defender
6
avatar
Igor Zubeldia
Defender
5
avatar
Robin Le Normand
Defender
24
avatar
Aihen Muñoz
Defender
3
avatar
Brais Méndez
Midfielder
23
avatar
Martín Zubimendi
Midfielder
4
avatar
Mikel Merino
Midfielder
8
avatar
Ander Barrenetxea
Midfielder
7
avatar
Takefusa Kubo
Forward
14
avatar
Mikel Oyarzabal
Forward
10
Benfica
Benfica
avatar
Anatoliy Trubin
Goalkeeper
1
avatar
António Silva
Defender
4
avatar
Nicolás Otamendi
Defender
30
avatar
Felipe Morato
Defender
5
avatar
João Neves
Midfielder
87
avatar
Florentino Luís
Midfielder
61
avatar
João Mário
Midfielder
20
avatar
Fredrik Aursnes
Midfielder
8
avatar
Ángel Di María
Forward
11
avatar
Arthur Cabral
Forward
9
avatar
Rafa Silva
Forward
27

Substitute Players

Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad
avatar
Gaizka Ayesa
Goalkeeper
30
avatar
Urko González
Defender
26
avatar
Álvaro Odriozola
Defender
2
avatar
Jon Ander Olasagasti
Midfielder
16
avatar
Arsen Zakharyan
Midfielder
12
avatar
Beñat Turrientes
Midfielder
22
avatar
Pablo Marín
Midfielder
29
avatar
Jon Magunazelaia
Midfielder
28
avatar
Umar Sadiq
Forward
19
avatar
Mohamed-Ali Cho
Forward
11
avatar
Carlos Fernández
Forward
9
avatar
Unai Marrero
Goalkeeper
32
Benfica
Benfica
avatar
Léo Kokubo
Goalkeeper
45
avatar
Samuel Soares
Goalkeeper
24
avatar
David Jurásek
Defender
13
avatar
João Victor
Defender
38
avatar
Tomás Araújo
Defender
44
avatar
Chiquinho
Midfielder
22
avatar
Tiago Gouveia
Forward
47
avatar
Casper Tengstedt
Forward
19
avatar
Gonçalo Guedes
Forward
17
avatar
Petar Musa
Forward
33

Injured Players

Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad
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Andre Silva
Calf Injury
avatar
M. Merquelanz
Knee Injury
avatar
J. Pacheco
Muscle Injury
avatar
K. Tierney
Knee Injury
avatar
H. Traore
Injury
Benfica
Benfica
avatar
A. Bah
Foot Injury
avatar
David Neres
Injury
avatar
O. Kokcu
Muscle Injury
avatar
J. Bernat
Muscle Injury
avatar
P. Musa
Injury
Questionable
Miss

Recent Games

Real SociedadReal Sociedad
Spain: Laliga
04.11
2023
Real Sociedad
0
Barcelona
1
l
Spain: Copa Del Rey
01.11
2023
CD Bunol
0
Real Sociedad
1
w
Spain: Laliga
29.10
2023
Rayo Vallecano
2
Real Sociedad
2
d
Europe: Champions League - Group Stage
24.10
2023
Benfica
0
Real Sociedad
1
w
Spain: Laliga
21.10
2023
Real Sociedad
1
Mallorca
0
w
Spain: Laliga
08.10
2023
Atl. Madrid
2
Real Sociedad
1
l
Europe: Champions League - Group Stage
03.10
2023
Salzburg
0
Real Sociedad
2
w
BenficaBenfica
Portugal: Liga Portugal
04.11
2023
Chaves
0
Benfica
2
l
Portugal: League Cup
31.10
2023
Arouca
0
Benfica
2
l
Portugal: Liga Portugal
28.10
2023
Benfica
1
Casa Pia
1
d
Europe: Champions League - Group Stage
24.10
2023
Benfica
0
Real Sociedad
1
l
Portugal: Taça De Portugal
20.10
2023
SC Lusitania
1
Benfica
4
l
Portugal: Liga Portugal
07.10
2023
Estoril
0
Benfica
1
l
Europe: Champions League - Group Stage
03.10
2023
Inter
1
Benfica
0
w
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Head-to-head Statistics

Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad
1
Win
0
Draw
0
Win
Benfica
Benfica
24.10.2023
-
UEFA Champions League
Benfica
0
0 : 1
Real Sociedad
1

Team Comparison

Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad
vs
Benfica
Benfica
Spain
Country
Portugal
Donostia-San Sebastián
Venue City
Lisboa
Imanol Alguacil
Coach
Bruno Lage
1909
Founded
1904
Reale Arena
Venue Name
Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica (da Luz)

UEFA - Champions League

Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad
vs
Benfica
Benfica
11
Rank
3
4
Win
7
5
Lose
1
3
Draw
1
10
Goals Scored
24
10
Goals Conceded
6
6
Clean Sheet
4

Goal Statistics

Avg First Goal Scored
Real Sociedad
53m
Benfica
33m
Avg First Goal Conceded
Real Sociedad
38m
Benfica
24m
Avg Goals Per Game Scored
Real Sociedad
0.83
Benfica
2.67
Avg Goals Per Game Conceded
Real Sociedad
0.83
Benfica
0.67

Trophies

Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad
La Liga (Spain)
Winner2
1981/1982, 1980/1981
2nd Place3
2002/2003, 1987/1988, 1979/1980
Winner3
2009/2010, 1966/1967, 1948/1949
2nd Place2
1942/1943, 1940/1941
Winner2
2019/2020, 1986/1987
2nd Place5
1987/1988, 1951, 1928, 1913, 1910
Winner1
1982/1983
Benfica
Benfica
Primeira Liga (Portugal)
Winner38
2022/2023, 2018/2019, 2016/2017, 2015/2016, 2014/2015, 2013/2014, 2009/2010, 2004/2005, 1993/1994, 1990/1991, 1988/1989, 1986/1987, 1983/1984, 1982/1983, 1980/1981, 1976/1977, 1975/1976, 1974/1975, 1972/1973, 1971/1972, 1970/1971, 1968/1969, 1967/1968, 1966/1967, 1964/1965, 1963/1964, 1962/1963, 1960/1961, 1959/1960, 1956/1957, 1954/1955, 1949/1950, 1944/1945, 1942/1943, 1941/1942, 1937/1938, 1936/1937, 1935/1936
2nd Place30
2023/2024, 2019/2020, 2017/2018, 2012/2013, 2011/2012, 2010/2011, 2003/2004, 2002/2003, 1997/1998, 1995/1996, 1992/1993, 1991/1992, 1989/1990, 1987/1988, 1985/1986, 1981/1982, 1978/1979, 1977/1978, 1973/1974, 1969/1970, 1965/1966, 1958/1959, 1955/1956, 1952/1953, 1951/1952, 1948/1949, 1947/1948, 1946/1947, 1945/1946, 1943/1944
Winner29
2016/2017, 2013/2014, 2003/2004, 1995/1996, 1992/1993, 1986/1987, 1985/1986, 1984/1985, 1982/1983, 1980/1981, 1979/1980, 1971/1972, 1969/1970, 1968/1969, 1963/1964, 1961/1962, 1958/1959, 1956/1957, 1954/1955, 1952/1953, 1951/1952, 1950/1951, 1948/1949, 1943/1944, 1942/1943, 1939/1940, 1934/1935, 1930/1931, 1929/1930
2nd Place13
2020/2021, 2019/2020, 2012/2013, 2004/2005, 1996/1997, 1988/1989, 1974/1975, 1973/1974, 1970/1971, 1964/1965, 1957/1958, 1938/1939, 1937/1938
Winner7
2015/2016, 2014/2015, 2013/2014, 2011/2012, 2010/2011, 2009/2010, 2008/2009
2nd Place1
2021/2022
Winner9
2023/2024, 2019/2020, 2017/2018, 2016/2017, 2014/2015, 2005/2006, 1989/1990, 1985/1986, 1980/1981
2nd Place14
2020/2021, 2015/2016, 2010/2011, 2004/2005, 1996/1997, 1994/1995, 1993/1994, 1991/1992, 1987/1988, 1986/1987, 1984/1985, 1983/1984, 1981/1982, 1944
Winner2
1961/1962, 1960/1961
2nd Place5
1989/1990, 1987/1988, 1967/1968, 1964/1965, 1962/1963
2nd Place3
2013/2014, 2012/2013, 1982/1983
Winner1
2017
2nd Place2
1962, 1961
Winner1
2019

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