Manchester City will host Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals first leg match. Carlo Ancelotti’s side travel to face Pep Guardiola’s team on Tuesday for a UEFA Champions League semi-finals clash at Etihad Stadium. Check out the match preview, prediction, and odds.
Check out the match preview, prediction, odds, and how to watch the game.
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Bookmaker Ratings prediction one – Home win – 1.50
Bookmaker Ratings prediction two – 1X and Totals Goals under 3.5 – 1.69
A match between two very similar teams, as both sides are in impressive shape and at a very even level.
However, we see Pep Guardiola’s side as favourites for this fixture, mainly because they are playing at home. Moreover, for Man City are too important to earn a first leg advantage on Tuesday night before travelling to Madrid.
To point out, the Cityzens have won their last 2 fixtures against Real Madrid in the Champions League.
The first thing that comes to mind is both Man City and Real Madrid like and know how to impose pressure. Both teams are going through their best moment of the season, with a very attacking style of play. Even though they are two teams whose games lately are having a high average of total goals per match, we think that this match will be close, but Man City will win by the minimum against Ancelotti’s side.
In addition, there have been under 2.5 goals scored in Man City‘s last 3 UCL fixtures.
Manchester City come into this match off the back of a stunning victory in the Premier League.
City crushed Watford 5-1 at home on Saturday thanks to poker from Gabriel Jesus to move four points clear at the top of the PL.
Meanwhile, Pep Guardiola’s side won their previous UCL tie, beating Atletico Madrid 1-0 on aggregate in the quarter-finals. After earning a 1-0 victory in the first leg at Etihad Stadium, they played out a 0-0 draw in Spain. It is important to note that in the second leg fixture, City was not easy. Even though the Cityzens had more possession of the ball, Atlético had many opportunities to score, but that evening the fortune was on the side of the English team.
? “Nowadays it is completely different. Today Real Madrid are the one that have to be concerned about facing City”
Carlos Tevez insists City can enter our #UCL semi-final clash with Real Madrid full of confidence! ?⬇️
— Manchester City (@ManCity)
On the other hand, Real Madrid players had more time to rest than City, who will host Los Blancos after having EPL fixture on Saturday.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side won their previous UCL tie, beating title holders Chelsea 5-4 on aggregate in the 1/4 finals. Real Madrid advanced to the semi-finals despite a 3-2 loss in the second leg and being completely outplayed for much of the match.
To point out, the visitors come into this game on the back of a win on Wednesday night against Osasuna (3:1), extending their four-match undefeated run in La Liga.
Manchester City vs Real Madrid score prediction
Manchester City 2:1 Real Madrid
Match Facts
- The hosts are unbeaten in their last 2 home fixtures
- Los Blancos haven’t lost any of their last 6 away games
- Man City have scored 10 goals in their last 3 matches
- Real Madrid have scored at least 2 goals in all their 5 fixtures
- English side have won their last 3 matches against Real Madrid in all competitions
Head to Head
- UCL: Manchester City 2:1 Real Madrid (07/08/20)
- UCL: Real Madrid 1:2 Manchester City (26/02/20)
- ICC: Manchester City 4:1 Real Madrid (27/07/17)
Safe Bet
The hosts’ attacking capacity are high, especially in the second halves of their games. They have over 0.5 second half goals in their last 3 matches.
Meanwhile, Cityzens have been drawing at half time and winning at full time in their last 3 fixtures against Los Blancos in all competitions. We think that Man City will score at least one goal in the second period of the match. This bet has odds of 1.36 at Vbet.
Get Quick Rich
The hosts have kept a clean sheet in their last 4 Champions League matches. We will back Man City’s win to Nil result for a quick profit bet. This bet has odds of 2.44 at Vbet.
Manchester City vs Real Madrid Team News
Kyle Walker and John Stones are doubts for the hosts, while Joao Cancelo is suspended.
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— Real Madrid C.F. ???? (@realmadriden)
Winger Eden Hazard remains the guest’s only confirmed, absentee.
Predicted lineups
Manchester City: Ederson; Ake, Laporte, Dias, Walker; Gundogan, Rodrigo, Kevin de Bruyne; Sterling, Jesus, Mahrez
Real Madrid: Courtois; Carvajal, Militao, Alaba, Mendy; Modric, Casemiro, Kroos; Vinicius Junior, Benzema, Asensio
Most popular FAQ for Manchester City vs Real Madrid
Who won the last meeting between these clubs?
The last match between these clubs ended in a 2:1 win for Manchester City, in August 2020.
Where will this fixture be played?
This fixture will be played at Etihad Stadium (Manchester, England)
Where to Watch?
DAZN, Movistar +, BT Sport
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this game?
We recommend checking out the odds at Vbet for Manchester City vs Real Madrid
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