Match Details
The upcoming match between Inter and Real Sociedad is scheduled to take place on December 12, 2023, at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza. This UEFA Champions League Group D clash will be the sixth and final matchday of the group stage. The odds for this match are as follows: Local Winner – 1.70, Draw – 4.22, Away Winner – 5.29.
Head-to-Head Comparison
Inter and Real Sociedad have faced each other once before in this season’s UEFA Champions League group stage. The previous encounter ended in a 1-1 draw. As it stands, both teams are tied on points at the top of Group D with 11 points each.
Team Form: Inter
Inter has been in excellent form recently, remaining unbeaten in their last six matches across all competitions. In their most recent Serie A fixture, they secured an impressive 4-0 victory over Udinese, showcasing their attacking prowess with goals from Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Federico Dimarco, Marcus Thuram, and Lautaro Martínez.
In the UEFA Champions League group stage, Inter has performed admirably with three wins and two draws from five matches played so far. They currently sit second in Group D with a goal difference of +3.
Team Form: Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad has also been enjoying a strong run of form lately. They have won four out of their last six matches across all competitions and remain unbeaten during that period.
In their most recent La Liga fixture against Villarreal, Real Sociedad emerged victorious with an impressive 3-0 scoreline thanks to goals from Mikel Merino, Martín Zubimendi, and Takefusa Kubo.
Similar to Inter, Real Sociedad has been performing well in the UEFA Champions League group stage. They are currently sitting at the top of Group D with three wins and two draws from their five matches played, boasting a goal difference of +5.
Key Players
For Inter, Lautaro Martínez has been in scintillating form, scoring 15 goals in 19 matches across all competitions. His partnership with Marcus Thuram has proved to be lethal for opposing defenses. Additionally, Hakan Çalhanoğlu’s creativity and goal-scoring ability from midfield have also been crucial for Inter’s success.
Real Sociedad relies heavily on the attacking prowess of Mikel Oyarzabal, who has netted nine goals in 20 appearances this season. Takefusa Kubo’s pace and technical ability provide an added threat in the final third.
Statistical Insights
Inter has scored an average of 2.33 goals per game across their last six matches, conceding just four goals during that period. In contrast, Real Sociedad has averaged 1.67 goals per game while conceding only three goals.
In terms of their head-to-head encounters this season, both teams have shown a propensity for tight contests with only one goal separating them in their previous meeting.
Prediction: Inter 1 – 1 Real Sociedad
Based on recent form and their previous encounter earlier this season, it is likely that we will witness another closely contested match between these two sides. Considering their similar performances throughout the group stage, a draw seems to be the most probable outcome for this match.
