Real Sociedad vs Benfica Prediction & Betting Tips (8 November)

Real Sociedad is co-leader of this group D with Inter Milan with a comfortable lead of 4 points over Red Bull Salzburg, 3rd, and 7 points over bottom red Benfica. The Basque club, winner in Portugal 0-1 on a goal from Brais Mendez, remains undefeated in this C1 and is aiming for another victory in order to move a little closer to qualifying for the 1/8 finals. The current 7th in La Liga suffered their first defeat at home this weekend since February 5. The Basques lost in added time 90th+2 against FC Barcelona on November 4, thus ending their series of 4 matches without defeat, 3 wins and 1 draw.

Since its defeat in the first leg, Benfica, the current runner-up to Sporting CP, was held by Casa Pia 1-1 at home before winning in quick succession away on the grounds of Arouca 0-2 in League Cup and Chaves 0-2 this Saturday as part of the 10th day of the Portuguese championship. Defeated during the first 3 days against Salzburg 0-2, on the pitch of Inter Milan 1-0 and against Real Sociedad 0-1, the Lisbon club has few illusions during this return phase.

Not only have Benfica performed extremely well on their top-flight travels of late, securing many points from ten matches, but they have also proven entertaining to watch, with 10 of their last 12 trips producing goals at both ends. This has also been the case in six of the most recent nine Real Sociedad home games at this level, so more of the same is expected.