Real Madrid have a slender lead to protect when they meet Manchester City at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu in the second leg of the Champions League playoffs on Wednesday, 19 February. Read our Champions League predictions for the contest below.
Contents
- 1 Real Madrid vs Manchester City prediction: Los Blancos to triumph in exciting clash
- 2 Pre-game odds and win probability: Man City are underdogs
- 3 Most recent H2Hs: Teams are familiar foes
- 4 Real Madrid preview: Bellingham is free to play
- 5 Manchester City preview: Haaland could miss out
- 6 Player to watch – Vinicius Junior
Real Madrid vs Manchester City prediction: Los Blancos to triumph in exciting clash
Key Stats
- Real Madrid emerged from a five-goal thriller as 3-2 victors in last week’s first leg in Manchester.
- Real Madrid plundered 14 goals in their last four Champions League fixtures combined.
- Real Madrid’s last seven UCL matches averaged a searing 4.57 goals per 90 minutes.
- Kylian Mbappe has scored 11 times in his last ten appearances in all competitions for Real Madrid.
Correct score prediction: Real Madrid 3-2 Manchester City
Real Madrid flexed their superior firepower to beat Man City 3-2 in last week’s playoff first leg and Los Blancos could outgun the Mancunians in similar style when the teams collide in the Spanish capital.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Man City are underdogs
- HOME: 5/6 (1.83) – 54.5%
- DRAW: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
- AWAY: 11/4 (3.75) – 26.7%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Real Madrid dropped points with ten man in a 1-1 draw at Osasuna in La Liga at the weekend, though they have won 80% of their last ten home games and they have a 54.5% chance of winning again on Wednesday.
Man City roared to a 4-0 win over Newcastle at the weekend, though they have lost three of their last four games in the Champions League and they will kick this week’s clash off as 11/4 underdogs. View more of our latest football tips page for more of the best Champions League predictions and analysis.
Most recent H2Hs: Teams are familiar foes
Real Madrid and Man City have become familiar foes in the Champions League. Los Blancos have lost only one of their last six encounters with the Cityzens.
UEFA Champions League 11/02/25
Man City
Real Madrid
UEFA Champions League 17/04/24
Man City
Real Madrid
UEFA Champions League 09/04/24
Real Madrid
Man City
UEFA Champions League 17/05/23
Man City
Real Madrid
UEFA Champions League 09/05/23
Real Madrid
Man City
Real Madrid preview: Bellingham is free to play
Antonio Rudiger, Daniel Carvajal, Lucas Vazquez, David Alaba and Eder Militao are out of action through injury for the hosts. Jude Bellingham was sent off against Osasuna at the weekend, though the England international isn't suspended in the Champions League.
Predicted lineup: Courtois (GK), Valverde, Tchouameni, Asencio, Mendy, Rodrygo, Camavinga, Ceballos, Bellingham, Mbappe, Vinicius Junior
Spain La Liga 13/04/25
W
CD Alaves
0
Real Madrid
1
UEFA Champions League 08/04/25
L
Arsenal
3
Real Madrid
0
Spain La Liga 05/04/25
L
Valencia
2
Real Madrid
1
Spain Copa del Rey 01/04/25
D
Real Sociedad
4
Real Madrid
4
Spain La Liga 29/03/25
W
Leganes
2
Real Madrid
3
Manchester City preview: Haaland could miss out
Erling Haaland came off with a knee injury in Man City's win over Newcastle at the weekend and is a major doubt for Wednesday. Manuel Akanji and Rodri are also still sidelined. Omar Marmoush scored a hattrick against the Magpies and could lead the line in Haaland's absence.
Predicted lineup: Ederson (GK), Lewis, Dias, Ake, Gvardiol, Stones, Savinho, De Bruyne, Silva, Grealish, Marmoush
England Premier League 12/04/25
W
Crystal Palace
2
Man City
5
England Premier League 06/04/25
D
Man Utd
0
Man City
0
England Premier League 02/04/25
W
Leicester
0
Man City
2
England FA Cup 30/03/25
W
Bournemouth
1
Man City
2
England Premier League 15/03/25
D
Brighton
2
Man City
2
Player to watch – Vinicius Junior
Manchester City couldn’t live with the quality of Vinicius Junior in last week’s first leg and the electric Brazilian forward has the talent to lead the charge again for Real Madrid on Wednesday evening.
Vini Jr will be tough to stop
Vinicius Junior had three attempts, completed three dribbles, scored one and created another goal in last week’s first leg and the 24-year-old could have the City defenders chasing shadows again this week.