Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City and Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid do battle in the second leg of their mouth-watering UEFA Champions League semi-final tie this Wednesday.
After picking up a draw in the Spanish capital, can Man City get the job done on home soil? Check out the best Manchester City vs Real Madrid betting picks, soccer odds and Champions League predictions in this preview.
Manchester City vs. Real Madrid Information
Manchester City vs Real Madrid
Location of the game: Etihad Stadium, Manchester.
Date & Time: Wednesday, May 17. 3:00 PM EST.
How to watch: Paramount+
Manchester City vs. Real Madrid Recent Scores
Man City is in red-hot form right now. Last weekend’s 3-0 win at Everton extended their unbeaten run to 22 matches. They have won 11 on the bounce in the Premier League to take control of the title race.
In contrast, Real Madrid have been in patchy form. However, since losing 2-0 to Real Sociedad, Los Merengues have won two and drawn one of three. Keep reading for the latest UEFA Champions League standings and Manchester City vs Real Madrid betting picks.
Manchester City vs. Real Madrid Betting Analysis
Manchester City: Will City Reach the Final?
Man City has been the Champions League favorite from the very first whistle this season. The Manchester giants have had plenty of success domestically but have yet to lift the Champions League trophy.
Guardiola’s superstars are in stunning form at present. They are unbeaten in 22 league and cup fixtures, winning 18 and drawing four. City took a big leap towards the Premier League title last week with a 3-0 at Everton, while Arsenal lost at home to Brighton & Hove Albion.
This is shaping up to be a memorable season for Man City. They are on their way to the Premier League title and have booked their place in the FA Cup final. Can they now reach the 2023 Champions League final? Our Manchester City vs Real Madrid betting prediction is below.
Real Madrid: Can Los Blancos Spring a Surprise in Manchester?
Real Madrid is the record winner of this competition, and Los Blancos are bidding to reach yet another Champions League final. However, they have a lot of work to do in England.
Real has lost the La Liga title to rivals Barcelona, but winning the Champions League would repair the damage. Ancelotti’s boys are the holders having seen off Liverpool in last year’s final.
Real warmed up for this one with a narrow 1-0 league win over Getafe last Saturday. Marco Asensio scored the only goal of the game at the Santiago Bernabeu.
The Spanish side is the underdog in Manchester, but Ancelotti and his star-studded team have all the experience and quality in the world. Real beat Man City in last season’s Champions League semi-final – will history repeat itself a year on?
Updates
Nathan Ake recently returned from a thigh issue, but the defender could sit this one out with a leg injury.
Real Madrid could be without star man Karim Benzema, who missed the win over Getafe. David Alaba and Rodrygo are also doubts.
Manchester City vs. Real Madrid Betting Preview
Man City heads into this semi-final, second leg as the favorite to progress. The home win in the 90 is priced at just -167.
Real is always capable of pulling off the unexpected. Los Blancos are priced at +425 to win in normal time, while the draw in the 90 is available at +320.
Manchester City vs. Real Madrid Betting Prediction
The first leg in the Spanish capital between these two top Champions League teams was a tight and tense affair. Vinicius Junior opened the scoring, and Kevin De Bruyne leveled.
- This could be another close encounter, but our money is going into the City victory.
You can get +300 for Man City to win by one goal. Also, back the Citizens to be winning at half-time and full-time at +140.
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