Benfica vs Real Sociedad Predictions & Match Preview
The upcoming Champions League match between Benfica and Real Sociedad will take place at Estadio da Luz on Tuesday.
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Benfica’s performance in Group D started slowly, with losses to both Salzburg and Inter. They are eager to secure all three points in the game against Real Sociedad.
Defender Antonio Silva is returning from suspension, but Angel Di Maria and Alexander Bah will be sidelined due to injuries. It’s worth noting that several key players were rested in the recent Taca de Portugal victory over SC Lusitania.
Real Sociedad, on the other hand, is determined to maintain their top position in the group standings.
However, winning against Benfica in Lisbon is a challenging task. All things considered, we anticipate that the match at Estadio da Luz will end in a draw.
Regarding the away team, the spotlight will be on Brais Mendez, who secured a victory against Mallorca over the weekend. Meanwhile, Andre Silva, Merquelanz, Odriozola, and Kieran Tierney are expected to miss the game due to injuries.
Team News:
Angel Di Maria and Alexander Bah are not expected to return from their injuries until November, which means that Schmidt will have to manage without a potential match-winner and a key defender.
To fill the void left by Bah, Fredrik Aursnes may be entrusted with the right-back position, and it’s anticipated that Benfica will adopt a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Real Sociedad has a few uncertainties of their own, as Andre Silva, Alvaro Odriozola, and Kieran Tierney are on the fence due to muscle issues. However, Martin Merquelanz is certainly ruled out with a knee injury. La Real is likely to stick with their 4-4-2 formation in Lisbon.
