Moldova’s FC Sheriff face Spain’s Real Sociedad in the UEFA Europa League 2022-23 at Zimbru Stadium on October 6. The match will start at 10:15 PM IST (Indian Standard Time).
FC Sheriff suffered a 2-0 defeat against Manchester United in their previous fixture in the UEL as goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and Jadon Sancho sealed an easy win for the Red Devils. The Moldovian champions are currently third on the UEL points table (Group E) with three points in two games. Before losing to Manchester United, FC Sheriff beat Omonia 3-0 in their opening game in the competition.
Meanwhile, Real Sociedad have won both their matches in the UEL 2022-23 and are atop the points table with six points. La Real beat Girona 5-3 in their most recent domestic fixture and are currently seventh in La Liga with 13 points in seven games. The visitors beat Omonia 2-1 in their last UEL fixture at Estadio Anoeta.
FC Sheriff vs Real Sociedad UEFA Europa League 2022-23 odds
Bet365 odds: FC Sheriff: 6.00, Real Sociedad: 1.57, Draw: 4.00
Betwinner odds: FC Sheriff: 5.85, Real Sociedad: 1.56, Draw: 4.10
Betway odds: FC Sheriff: 5.50, Real Sociedad: 1.57, Draw: 3.80
10CRIC odds: FC Sheriff: 5.84, Real Sociedad: 1.57, Draw: 4.19
Note: Odds are subject to change. Please visit betting sites to check and confirm the latest odds.
FC Sheriff vs Real Sociedad head-to-head and current form
FC Sheriff and Real Sociedad will play each other for the first time.
FC Sheriff have won three of their last four games in the Moldovan top flight while Real Sociedad have won two of their last four games in La Liga.
FC Sheriff vs Real Sociedad UEFA Europa League 2022-23 squads
FC Sheriff: Razak Abalora (goalkeeper), Maksym Koval (goalkeeper), Keston Julien, Heron, Charles Pedro, Patrick Kpozo, Stjepan Radeljic, Gaby Kiki, Armel Zohouri; Cedric Badolo, Moussa Kyabou, Mouhamed Diop, Rasheed Akanbi, Iyayi Believe Atiemwen, Abou Ouattara, Kay Tejan
Real Sociedad: Andoni Zubiaurre (goalkeeper), Alex Remiro (goalkeeper), Robin le Normand, Diego Rico, Aritz Elustondo, Jon Pacheco, Aihen Munoz, Mikel Merino, Anser Guevara, Asier Illarramendi, David Silva, Momo Cho, Takefusa Kubo, Carlos Fernandez, Robert Navarro, Alexander Sorloth.
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FC Sheriff: Maksym Koval (goalkeeper), Patrick Kpozo, Stjepan Radeljic, Gaby Kiki, Armel Zohouri; Cedric Badolo, Moussa Kyabou, Mouhamed Diop, Rasheed Akanbi, Iyayi Believe Atiemwen, Abou Ouattara
Real Sociedad: Alex Remiro (goalkeeper), Diego Rico, Aritz Elustondo, Jon Pacheco, Aihen Munoz, Mikel Merino, Anser Guevara, Asier Illarramendi, David Silva, Carlos Fernandez, Robert Navarro
FC Sheriff vs Real Sociedad combined fantasy XI UEFA Europa League 2022-23
Maksym Koval (goalkeeper), Patrick Kpozo, Stjepan Radeljic, Mouhamed Diop, Rasheed Akanbi, Iyayi Believe Atiemwen, Anser Guevara, Abou Ouattara, David Silva (captain), Carlos Fernandez, Robert Navarro
FC Sheriff top picks vs Real Sociedad UEFA Europa League 2022-23
Rasheed Akanbi: The left-winger has been in excellent form this season having already scored three goals in the Moldovan National Division. The 23-year-old has scored twice in the 2022-23 UEFA Champions League. Akanbi was also on the scoresheet in FC Sheriff’s 3-0 win over Omonia in the UEL.
Iyayi Believe Atiemwen: The Nigerian footballer was one of the scorers for FC Sheriff in their only win in this competition against Omonia and will play an important role against an in-form Real Sociedad side. The 26-year-old has also had success in the Nigerian top flight having netted two goals this season.
Real Sociedad top picks vs FC Sheriff UEFA Europa League 2022-23
David Silva: The Spanish footballer is the most experienced player in Real Sociedad at the moment. The midfielder is yet to score a goal this season and will be keen on getting on the scoresheet against FC Sheriff. Silva scored 29 goals for Manchester City during his time in the Premier League. The 36-year-old is also regarded as one of the finest midfielders of his generation.
Robert Navarro: The 20-year-old footballer has scored 13 goals for Real Sociedad B in the Primera Division RFEF across two seasons. Navarro has been around La Real’s setup for a while now and is expected to feature in most games this season. However, in eight appearances across three seasons, the midfielder has not had much success and will look to turn his fortunes around.
FC Sheriff vs Real Sociedad UEFA Europa League 2022-23 prediction
Real Sociedad are a much stronger side going into the game and are expected to win the upcoming encounter easily. La Real have also won both their UEL fixtures convincingly.
On the other hand, FC Sheriff will come into the game as underdogs and are likely to go down fighting. The hosts have a bunch of talented players but lack the firepower to beat Real Sociedad.