Real Sociedad vs Salzburg Betting Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 UEFA Champions League | Group Stage
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THE FACTS
When is Real Sociedad vs Salzburg on and what time does it start? Real Sociedad vs Salzburg will take place on Wednesday 29th November, 2023 – 20:00 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Real Sociedad vs Salzburg? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What channel is Real Sociedad vs Salzburg on in the UK? Real Sociedad vs Salzburg will be televised live on TNT Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Real Sociedad vs Salzburg in the UK? Real Sociedad vs Salzburg can be streamed live on the discovery+
THE LOWDOWN
REAL SOCIEDAD
Real Sociedad - already qualified for the round of 16 - have been something of a surprise package in the Champions League this season, and they sit top of Group D on goal difference heading into this round of fixtures.
The reverse fixture between the two sides finished 0-2 in favour of the Spanish side on Matchday 2, and a similar outcome here would give them an excellent chance of topping the group, and in theory a more favourable round of 16 draw.
SALZBURG
After winning their group stage opener with an excellent 0-2 victory away at Benfica, Salzburg have lost three straight games in the competition to leave them out of the running for a round of 16 berth.
Depending on how Benfica fare against Inter Milan in the other Group D fixture, even a draw could be enough for Salzburg to secure third spot, and thus a place in the knockout stages of the Europa League.
THE TEAM NEWS
REAL SOCIEDAD
Imanol Barrenetxea does not have too many injury concerns for this contest, with Carlos Fernandez the only confirmed absentee from the Champions League squad while Andre Silva needs to be checked.
Given the fact they are competing with Inter Milan for top spot, Barrenetxea is unlikely to rest many of his regulars here.
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Remiro; Odriozola, Elustondo, Le Normand, Tierney; Zubimendi, Merino, Méndez; Zakharyan, Sadiq, Barrenetxea
UNAVAILABLE: Carlos Fernández (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: André Silva (Injured)
SALZBURG
Gerhard Struber is severely limited in terms of his selection as he is missing several players to injury, with seven players from his Champions League squad out through injury, and a lot more besides that.
Oscar Gloukh, who has found the net twice in the Champions League this season, is likely to play in an advanced position behind the two strikers.
PREDICTED XI (4-3-1-2): Schlager; Dedić, Piątkowski, Pavlović, Ulmer; Sučić, Bidstrup, Forson; Gloukh; Šimić, Konaté
UNAVAILABLE: Fernando (Injured), Okoh (Injured), Solet (Injured), Wallner (Injured), Terzić (Injured), Kjærgaard (Injured), Baidoo (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
THE KEY STATS
- Real Sociedad have won nine of their last 11 UEFA club competition group stage matches (D1 L1).
- Real Sociedad have won their last three UEFA Champions League group stage matches.
- Real Sociedad have only failed to score in one of their last 18 UEFA club competition group stage matches.
- Salzburg have lost their last three UEFA Champions League group stage matches.
- Salzburg have won only one of their last ten UEFA club competition matches away from home (D3 L6).
- Salzburg have won only two of their last 13 UEFA club competition matches against Spanish teams (D3 L8).
- Salzburg have won only one of their previous ten UEFA club competition matches away from home against Spanish teams (D3 L6). Their only victory was a 1-0 win vs Villarreal in the Europa League group stage in December 2009.
THE PREDICTION
Although Salzburg are, as usual, going well domestically, they have just come up short in Europe with a pair of narrow defeats to Inter Milan costing them the chance of reaching the latter stages. An extensive injury list has certainly not helped them though, and that remains the case here. Real Sociedad have impressed many onlookers this season, and they can be backed to pick up another victory on home turf, where they have lost just twice in 2023.
TIP: REAL SOCIEDAD TO WIN
