Benfica vs Real Sociedad Prediction & Tips
Benfica’s backs are already against the wall in the Champions League group phase after 2 defeats to Red Bull Salzburg (0-2) and Inter Milan (1-0). Bottom of their group with 0 points, the Portuguese club need to unlock their points counter against Real Sociedad, group leaders with 4 points. Since their defeat in Lombardy, the current 2nd-placed Portuguese side have won at Estoril (0-1) in the league and at SC Lusitania (1-4) in the 1/32nd final of the Portuguese Cup. With 6 wins from their last 7 games, Benfica can take points off the Basque club. Real Sociedad beat Mallorca 1-0 on Saturday, thanks to a Mendez goal shortly after the hour mark. The win follows a 2-1 defeat by Atlético Madrid in the capital just before the international break. On the European scene, Real Sociedad remain unbeaten, having drawn 1-1 at home to Inter Milan and won 0-2 in Austria against Red Bull Salzburg. But this trip to Portugal has all the makings of a trap match par excellence!
Benfica must react after 2 defeats in the first two rounds.
Benfica have won 8 of their last 10 matches.
Benfica are 2nd in their league with 7 wins from 8 games.
Real Sociedad are 5th in La Liga.
Real Sociedad ended a 7-match winless streak (2 draws and 5 defeats) in C1 with a win in Salzburg (0-2) on October 3.
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