Bitesize Prediction: Benfica vs Real Sociedad – 24/10/23

Competition: Champions League

Market: Over 1.5 goals

Odds: 2/5 @ BetUS

In what could prove to be an enjoyable Champions League showdown from the Estadio da Luz on Tuesday night, Benfica will welcome Real Sociedad to Portugal.

Starting with the hosts, while Benfica might be seeking a minor miracle in their bid to punch a Champions League knockout stage ticket, Roger Schmidt’s side are enjoying another real domestic flurry. Making real history last season as they got their hands on a first Primeira Liga crown since 2019, the Eagles have their sights firmly set on defending their Portuguese title this time around. Desperate to put their first Group D points on the board in midweek, Benfica certainly picked up some real momentum over the weekend. Putting in a stellar display as they cruised their way to a 4-1 romp away at SC Lusitania as they extended on their Taca de Portugal adventure, Schmint’s men have won each of their previous eight domestic appearances across all competitions – a run that stems back to a 3-2 loss against Boavista on the opening weekend. Really finding a clinical edge in the final third. Along with notching nine strikes in their last five showdowns at the Estadio da luz, it is also worth highlighting that Benfica have seen four of their previous home fixtures finish with over 1.5 goals.

As for the visitors, last seen in Champions League action landing an eye-catching 2-0 win away at Salzburg, Real Sociedad have certainly impressed many since getting their European adventure underway. Making the trip out to Portugal on Tuesday night leading the chase at the top of the Group D table, Imanol Alguacil’s side will be looking to make another statement of intent here. Claiming what was a stellar top-four finish among Spain’s elite last season, the Basque-based outfit should find the mood in their camp at a real high. Making an immediate return to winning ways last weekend following their 2-1 loss against Atletico Madrid, Sociedad have won each of their other five appearances across all competitions. Signing off September with a stunning 3-0 romp against Athletic Bilbao, Alguacil’s side have also gained a reputation for their free-scoring performances. Including an action-packed 4-3 victory against Getafe last month, the Royal have bagged 12 goals in just their last six showdowns across all fronts. In what could prove to be an enjoyable affair from the Estadio da Luz, we are expecting over 1.5 goals.

Bet: Over 1.5 goals at Benfica vs Real Sociedad 2/5 for Tuesday’s Champions League showdown @ BetUS